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Vuyani Bungu

Vuyani Bungu

“The Beast”
Boxing record: 39-5 (19)
Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Vuyani Bungu losses

Over 18 years as a professional, Vuyani Bungu has compiled a 39-5 (19) record, including 31 title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Vuyani Bungu loses to Thomas Mashaba via unanimous decision

    On June 25, 2005 Vuyani Bungu defended his IBO featherweight title against Thomas Mashaba. Bungu was 38 years old with a record of 39-4, and Mashaba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bungu lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Mashaba.

  2. 4. Vuyani Bungu loses to Lehlohonolo Ledwaba via unanimous decision

    On July 27, 2002 Vuyani Bungu fought Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the vacant WBU featherweight title. Bungu was 35 years old with a record of 37-3, and Ledwaba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was coming off a loss. Bungu lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Ledwaba.

  3. 3. Vuyani Bungu loses to Naseem Hamed via KO

    On March 11, 2000 Vuyani Bungu fought Naseem Hamed for the WBO and lineal featherweight titles. Bungu was 33 years old with a record of 37-2, and Hamed was 26 with a record of 33-0. Bungu was on a 18-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Bungu via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.

  4. 2. Vuyani Bungu loses to Freddie Norwood via points decision

    On April 18, 1992 Vuyani Bungu faced Freddie Norwood in a super bantamweight bout. Bungu was 25 years old with a record of 19-1, and Norwood was 22 with a record of 15-0. Bungu was on a 6-fight winning streak and Norwood was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Bungu lost via points decision. Went the distance with Norwood.

  5. 1. Vuyani Bungu loses to Fransie Badenhorst via unanimous decision

    On August 28, 1989 Vuyani Bungu fought Fransie Badenhorst for the vacant South African super bantamweight title. Bungu was 22 years old with a record of 13-0, and Badenhorst was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bungu was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Bungu lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Badenhorst.