Best fights of Vuyani Bungu
Over 18 years as a professional, Vuyani Bungu has compiled a 39-5 (19) record, including 31 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vuyani Bungu defeats Kennedy McKinney
On August 20, 1994 Vuyani Bungu fought Kennedy McKinney for the IBF super bantamweight title. Bungu was 27 years old with a record of 23-2, and McKinney was 28 with a record of 27-0-1. Bungu was on a 4-fight winning streak and McKinney was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Bungu won via split decision. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Vuyani Bungu defeats Kennedy McKinney in their 2nd fight
On April 5, 1997 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Kennedy McKinney. It was their second meeting. Bungu was 30 years old with a record of 31-2, and McKinney was 31 with a record of 30-2-1. Bungu was on a 12-fight winning streak and McKinney was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bungu won via split decision. Defended the title.
3. Vuyani Bungu KOs Pablo Osuna
On April 15, 1996 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Pablo Osuna. Bungu was 29 years old with a record of 29-2, and Osuna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 10-fight winning streak. Bungu stopped Pablo Osuna via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Vuyani Bungu stops Victor Llerena in their 2nd fight
On February 6, 1999 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Victor Llerena. It was their second meeting. Bungu was 31 years old with a record of 36-2, and Llerena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 17-fight winning streak. Bungu stopped Victor Llerena via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Vuyani Bungu defeats Danny Romero
On October 31, 1998 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Danny Romero. Bungu was 31 years old with a record of 35-2, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 16-fight winning streak. Bungu won via majority decision. Defended the title.
6. Vuyani Bungu KOs June Siko
On August 29, 1993 Vuyani Bungu defended his South African super bantamweight title against June Siko. Bungu was 26 years old with a record of 21-2, and Siko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bungu stopped June Siko via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Vuyani Bungu defeats Arnel Barotillo
On November 15, 1997 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Arnel Barotillo. Bungu was 30 years old with a record of 33-2, and Barotillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 14-fight winning streak. Bungu won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Vuyani Bungu defeats Enrique Jupiter
On August 16, 1997 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Enrique Jupiter. Bungu was 30 years old with a record of 32-2, and Jupiter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 13-fight winning streak. Bungu won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Vuyani Bungu defeats Jesus Salud
On August 20, 1996 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Jesus Salud. Bungu was 29 years old with a record of 30-2, and Salud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 11-fight winning streak. Bungu won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Vuyani Bungu KOs Mxolisi Mayekiso
On October 6, 1991 Vuyani Bungu defended his South African super bantamweight title against Mxolisi Mayekiso. Bungu was 24 years old with a record of 18-1, and Mayekiso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bungu stopped Mxolisi Mayekiso via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.