Zolani Petelo losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Zolani Petelo has compiled a 17-5-2 (9) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Zolani Petelo loses to Nkosana Sobethu via unanimous decision
On December 17, 2005 Zolani Petelo faced Nkosana Sobethu. Petelo was 30 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Sobethu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Petelo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sobethu.
4. Zolani Petelo loses to Zolile Mbityi via majority decision
On May 6, 2005 Zolani Petelo faced Zolile Mbityi. Petelo was 29 years old with a record of 17-3-2, and Mbityi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was coming off a loss. Petelo lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Mbityi.
3. 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.
2. Zolani Petelo loses to Neo Seboka via points decision
On April 20, 1997 Zolani Petelo faced Neo Seboka. Petelo was 21 years old with a record of 9-1-2, and Seboka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was coming off a loss. Petelo lost via points decision. Went the distance with Seboka.
1. Zolani Petelo loses to Lindi Memani via KO
On October 19, 1996 Zolani Petelo fought Lindi Memani for the vacant South African strawweight title. Petelo was 21 years old with a record of 9-0-2, and Memani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Petelo was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Memani stopped Petelo via KO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.