Hekkie Budler has five losses against five opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Budler's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Hekkie Budler".
On September 18, 2023 Hekkie Budler fought Kenshiro Teraji in a light-flyweight world-title fight for Teraji's WBA (Unified), WBC and The Ring titles. Budler was 35 years old and with a record of 35-5 (11), and Teraji was 31 years old and with a record of 21-1 (13). Budler lost the fight via 9th-round TKO.
On December 31, 2018 Hekkie Budler met Hiroto Kyoguchi in a light-flyweight (WBA (Super), The Ring) world-title defense fight. Budler was 30 years old and with a record of 32-4 (10), and Kyoguchi was 25 years old and with a record of 11-0 (8). Budler lost the fight via 10th-round TKO and lost the titles.
On September 16, 2017 Hekkie Budler fought Milan Melindo in a light-flyweight world-title fight for Melindo's IBF title. Budler was 29 years old and with a record of 31-3 (10), and Melindo was 29 years old and with a record of 36-2 (13). Budler lost the fight via 12-round split decision.
On March 19, 2016 Hekkie Budler met Byron Rojas in a strawweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Budler was 27 years old and with a record of 29-2 (9). Budler lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision and lost the title.
On January 27, 2011 Hekkie Budler faced off against Gideon Buthelezi in a light-flyweight bout at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 17-1 (5). Budler lost the fight via 12-round split decision.
