Moruti Mthalane (39-3, 26) was born in Gauteng, South Africa on October 6, 1982. At the age of 18 years on December 10, 2000, he made his professional boxing debut against Wiseman Mnguni, winning the fight via 3rd-round KO.
On his 25th career fight at 26 years old, Moruti Mthalane got a shot at the IBF flyweight titles against Nonito Donaire on November 1, 2008 but lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
He became a flyweight world champion (IBF) on November 20, 2009 at the age of 27 years old, on his 27th career fight, after defeating Julio César Miranda via 12-round unanimous decision.
Mthalane's last fight was a flyweight (IBF) world-title defense against Sunny Edwards on April 30, 2021. He lost the fight via 12th-round unanimous decision. He retired from the sport of boxing following this loss.
Some of Moruti Mthalane's best fights have been against Muhammad Waseem, Zolani Tete, Johnriel Casimero, Akira Yaegashi, Apol Suico and Ardin Diale. For details about these fights refer to "Best fights of Moruti Mthalane".
Mthalane has 3 losses on his boxing record. For details about these losses refer to "Moruti Mthalane Losses".
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
42  | Apr 30, 2021 38 years, 6 months 39-3 (26) | 25 years, 3 months 15-0 (4) | FL | 12 | UD | Loss Lost IBF |
41  | Dec 23, 2019 37 years, 2 months 39-2 (26) | 36 years, 9 months 28-6 (16) | FL | 9 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
40 | May 13, 2019 36 years, 7 months 38-2 (25) | Masayuki Kuroda | FL | 12 | UD | Win Defended IBF |
39 | Dec 31, 2018 36 years, 2 months 37-2 (25) | Masahiro Sakamoto | FL | 10 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
38  | Jul 15, 2018 35 years, 9 months 36-2 (24) | 30 years, 10 months 8-0 (6) | FL | 12 | UD | Win Won IBF Vacant |
37 | Oct 27, 2017 35 years 35-2 (24) | Ardin Diale | FL | 2 | TKO | Win |
36 | Sep 24, 2017 34 years, 11 months 34-2 (23) | Isaac Quaye | 2 | TKO | Win | |
35 | Apr 28, 2017 34 years, 6 months 33-2 (22) | Genisis Libranza | FL | 4 | KO | Win |
34 | Dec 15, 2015 33 years, 2 months 32-2 (21) | Renz Rosia | FL | 9 | TKO | Win |
33 | Oct 26, 2014 32 years 31-2 (20) | Odilon Zaleta | FL | 12 | UD | Win |
32 | Mar 15, 2014 31 years, 5 months 30-2 (20) | Jether Oliva | FL | 12 | SD | Win |
31 | Sep 1, 2012 29 years, 10 months 29-2 (20) | Ricardo Núñez | FL | 8 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
30 | Oct 28, 2011 29 years 28-2 (19) | Andrea Sarritzu | FL | 7 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
29  | Mar 26, 2011 28 years, 5 months 27-2 (18) | 22 years, 1 month 14-1 (8) | FL | 5 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
28  | Sep 1, 2010 27 years, 10 months 26-2 (17) | 22 years, 5 months 13-0 (11) | FL | 5 | TKO | Win Defended IBF |
27 | Nov 20, 2009 27 years, 1 months 25-2 (16) | Julio César Miranda | FL | 12 | UD | Win Won IBF Vacant |
26 | Apr 18, 2009 26 years, 6 months 24-2 (16) | Lehlohonolo Ramagole | 3 | KO | Win | |
25  | Nov 1, 2008 26 years 23-2 (15) | 25 years, 11 months 19-1 (12) | FL | 6 | TKO | Loss For IBF |
24 | Jul 5, 2008 25 years, 8 months 23-1 (15) | Hussein Hussein | 12 | UD | Win | |
23 | Apr 12, 2008 25 years, 6 months 22-1 (15) | Joel Kunene | FL | 5 | TKO | Win |
22 | Sep 29, 2007 24 years, 11 months 21-1 (14) | Apol Suico | FL | 1 | TKO | Win |
21 | Jun 16, 2007 24 years, 8 months 20-1 (13) | Xola Sifama | FL | 5 | TKO | Win |
20 | Dec 1, 2006 24 years, 1 months 19-1 (12) | Zamumzi Xola | FL | 3 | TKO | Win |
19 | Aug 11, 2006 23 years, 10 months 18-1 (11) | Akhona Aliva | FL | 6 | KO | Win |
18 | Sep 3, 2005 22 years, 10 months 17-1 (10) | Mbulelo Nyanda | 4 | TKO | Win | |
17 | May 28, 2005 22 years, 7 months 16-1 (9) | Thembelani Maphuma | 6 | KO | Win | |
16 | Mar 12, 2005 22 years, 5 months 15-1 (8) | Siphiwe Khumalo | 6 | PTS | Win | |
15 | Sep 24, 2004 21 years, 11 months 14-1 (8) | Nkqubela Gwazela | FL | 10 | TKO | Loss |
14 | Jun 26, 2004 21 years, 8 months 14-0 (8) | Vincent Mogotsi | 7 | TKO | Win | |
13 | May 8, 2004 21 years, 7 months 13-0 (7) | Joel Kunene | 6 | PTS | Win | |
12 | Feb 24, 2004 21 years, 4 months 12-0 (7) | Thabo Tshehla | 3 | TKO | Win | |
11 | Nov 28, 2003 21 years, 1 months 11-0 (6) | Piet Nkate | 3 | TKO | Win | |
10 | Sep 30, 2003 20 years, 11 months 10-0 (5) | Siphiwe Khumalo | 5 | TKO | Win | |
9 | Aug 15, 2003 20 years, 10 months 9-0 (4) | Mpumezi Mazantsi | 1 | KO | Win | |
8 | Jun 25, 2003 20 years, 8 months 8-0 (3) | Nelson Sebobiso | 6 | PTS | Win | |
7 | Dec 7, 2002 20 years, 2 months 7-0 (3) | Joel Kunene | 8 | PTS | Win | |
6 | Jul 13, 2002 19 years, 9 months 6-0 (3) | Nyiko Zitha | 3 | TKO | Win | |
5 | Dec 14, 2001 19 years, 2 months 5-0 (2) | Sibonelo Gumede | 4 | PTS | Win | |
4 | Jul 8, 2001 18 years, 9 months 4-0 (2) | Wiseman Mnguni | 3 | TKO | Win | |
3 | Apr 27, 2001 18 years, 6 months 3-0 (1) | Sibongakonke Mchunu | 4 | PTS | Win | |
2 | Jan 21, 2001 18 years, 3 months 2-0 (1) | Ishmael Mtshali | 4 | PTS | Win | |
1 | Dec 10, 2000 18 years, 2 months 1-0 (1) | Wiseman Mnguni | 3 | KO | Win |
