Best of Zolani Petelo: Top 10 Fights
Zolani Petelo had 24 fights with 9 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, Eric Jamili, Ricardo Lopez, Mickey Cantwell, and Carmelo Caceres. The following are Petelo's top 10 fights.
Zolani Petelo defeats Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
On Zolani Petelo defeated Thai boxer Ratanapol Sor Vorapin via 4th round TKO. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 11-2-2 (6 KOs). Vorapin was 23 years old with a record of 34-2-1 (27 KOs). Petelo won the IBF strawweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Petelo's fights.
Zolani Petelo defeats Eric Jamili
On Zolani Petelo defeated Eric Jamili via 1st round KO. Petelo was 23 years old with a record of 14-2-2 (8 KOs). Petelo successfully defended his IBF strawweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Petelo's career.
Zolani Petelo loses to Ricardo Lopez
On Zolani Petelo lost to Mexican boxer Ricardo Lopez via 8th round KO. Petelo was 26 years old with a record of 17-3-2 (9 KOs). López was 35 years old with an undefeated record of 50-0-1 (37 KOs). Despite the loss, Petelo put on a good fight till it lasted.
Zolani Petelo defeats Mickey Cantwell
On Zolani Petelo defeated Mickey Cantwell via 8th round TKO. Petelo was 24 years old with a record of 16-2-2 (9 KOs). Petelo successfully defended his IBF strawweight title.
Zolani Petelo defeats Carmelo Caceres
On Zolani Petelo defeated Carmelo Caceres via 7th round TKO. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 13-2-2 (7 KOs). Petelo successfully defended his IBF strawweight title.
Zolani Petelo defeats Juanito Rubillar
On Zolani Petelo defeated Juanito Rubillar via 12 round unanimous decision. Petelo was 24 years old with a record of 15-2-2 (8 KOs). Petelo successfully defended his IBF strawweight title.
Zolani Petelo defeats Roberto Gomez
On Zolani Petelo defeated Roberto Gomez via 8 round PTS. Petelo was 25 years old with a record of 17-2-2 (9 KOs).
Zolani Petelo defeats Faisol Akbar
On Zolani Petelo defeated Faisol Akbar via 12 round split decision. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 12-2-2 (6 KOs). Petelo successfully defended his IBF strawweight title.
Zolani Petelo defeats Xola Made
On Zolani Petelo defeated Xola Made in the rematch via 6th round KO. Petelo was 20 years old with a record of 9-0-2 (4 KOs).
Zolani Petelo defeats Mnyamezeli Shosha
On Zolani Petelo defeated Mnyamezeli Shosha via 6th round KO. Petelo was 22 years old with a record of 10-2-2 (5 KOs).