Zolani Petelo Losses

Zolani Petelo has five losses against five opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Petelo's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Zolani Petelo".

5. Zolani Petelo loses to Nkosana Sobethu via unanimous decision
On December 17, 2005 Zolani Petelo faced off against Nkosana Sobethu at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 17-5-2 (9). Petelo lost the fight via 8-round unanimous decision.
4. Zolani Petelo loses to Zolile Mbityi via majority decision
On May 6, 2005 Zolani Petelo faced off against Zolile Mbityi at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 17-4-2 (9). Petelo lost the fight via 8-round majority decision.
3. Zolani Petelo loses to Ricardo Lopez via KO
On September 29, 2001 Zolani Petelo fought Ricardo Lopez in a light-flyweight world-title fight for Lopez' IBF title. Petelo was 26 years old and with a record of 17-3-2 (9), and Lopez was 35 years old and with a record of 50-0-1 (37). Petelo lost the fight via 8th-round KO.
2. Zolani Petelo loses to Neo Seboka via points decision
On April 20, 1997 Zolani Petelo faced off against Neo Seboka at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 9-2-2 (4). Petelo lost the fight via 8-round points decision.
1. Zolani Petelo loses to Lindi Memani via KO
On October 19, 1996 Zolani Petelo faced off against Lindi Memani in a strawweight bout at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 9-1-2 (4). Petelo lost the fight via 10th-round KO.