Best fights of Zolani Petelo
Over 13 years as a professional, Zolani Petelo has compiled a 17-5-2 (9) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zolani Petelo KOs Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
On December 27, 1997 Zolani Petelo fought Ratanapol Sor Vorapin for the IBF strawweight title. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 10-2-2, and Vorapin was 23 with a record of 34-2-1. Petelo was coming off a win and Vorapin was on a 27-fight winning streak. Petelo stopped Ratanapol Sor Vorapin via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
2. Zolani Petelo KOs Eric Jamili
On May 29, 1999 Zolani Petelo defended his IBF strawweight title against Eric Jamili. Petelo was 23 years old with a record of 13-2-2, and Jamili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Petelo stopped Eric Jamili via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Zolani Petelo KOs Carmelo Caceres
On July 4, 1998 Zolani Petelo defended his IBF strawweight title against Carmelo Caceres. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 12-2-2, and Caceres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Petelo stopped Carmelo Caceres via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
4. Zolani Petelo KOs Mickey Cantwell
On June 2, 2000 Zolani Petelo defended his IBF strawweight title against Mickey Cantwell. Petelo was 24 years old with a record of 15-2-2, and Cantwell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Petelo stopped Mickey Cantwell via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
5. Zolani Petelo loses to Ricardo López via KO
On September 29, 2001 Zolani Petelo fought Ricardo López for the IBF light flyweight title. Petelo was 26 years old with a record of 17-2-2, and López was 35 with a record of 50-0-1. Petelo was on a 8-fight winning streak and López was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. López stopped Petelo via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Zolani Petelo defeats Juanito Rubillar
On December 3, 1999 Zolani Petelo defended his IBF strawweight title against Juanito Rubillar. Petelo was 24 years old with a record of 14-2-2, and Rubillar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Petelo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Zolani Petelo defeats Faisol Akbar
On March 21, 1998 Zolani Petelo defended his IBF strawweight title against Faisol Akbar. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Akbar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Petelo won via split decision. Defended the title.
8. Zolani Petelo KOs Xolani Sithhole
On August 7, 1994 Zolani Petelo faced Xolani Sithhole. Petelo was 18 years old with a record of 5-0-2, and Sithhole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo stopped Xolani Sithhole via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Zolani Petelo KOs Xola Made in their 2nd fight
On July 14, 1996 Zolani Petelo faced Xola Made. It was their second meeting. Petelo was 20 years old with a record of 8-0-2, and Made was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Petelo stopped Xola Made via KO in the 6th round.
10. Zolani Petelo KOs Mnyamezeli Shosha
On September 27, 1997 Zolani Petelo faced Mnyamezeli Shosha. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 9-2-2, and Shosha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Petelo stopped Mnyamezeli Shosha via KO in the 6th round.