Moruti Mthalane
Moruti Mthalane is a South African professional boxer. He is a two-time IBF flyweight champion, having held the title since 2018 and previously from 2009 to 2014. He is also a former IBO flyweight champion, having held the title from 2014 to 2017.
Professional career
His professional record includes 41 fights: 39 wins, and 2 losses. He lives in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In November 2009 he beat Mexican boxer Julio César Miranda to win the vacant IBF Flyweight title.Professional boxing record
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
41 | Win | 39–2 | Akira Yaegashi | TKO | 9, 2:54 | 23 Dec 2019 | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan | Retained IBF flyweight title |
40 | Win | 38–2 | Masayuki Kuroda | UD | 12 | 13 May 2019 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained IBF flyweight title |
39 | Win | 37–2 | Masahiro Sakamoto | TKO | 10 | 31 Dec 2018 | Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR | Retained IBF flyweight title |
38 | Win | 36–2 | Muhammad Waseem | UD | 12 | 15 Jul 2018 | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Won vacant IBF flyweight title |
37 | Win | 35–2 | Ardin Diale | TKO | 2 | 27 Oct 2017 | Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa | Won vacant IBF International flyweight title |
36 | Win | 34–2 | Isaac Quaye | TKO | 2 | 24 Sep 2017 | Ramosa Community Hall, Mohlakeng, South Africa | |
35 | Win | 33–2 | Genisis Libranza | KO | 4 | 28 Apr 2017 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | Retained IBO flyweight title |
34 | Win | 32–2 | Renz Rosia | TKO | 9 | 15 Dec 2015 | Olive Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa | Retained IBO flyweight title |
33 | Win | 31–2 | Odilon Zaleta | UD | 12 | 26 Oct 2014 | International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa | Retained IBO flyweight title |
32 | Win | 30–2 | Jether Oliva | 12 | 15 Mar 2014 | International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa | Won vacant IBO flyweight title | |
31 | Win | 29–2 | Ricardo Núñez | TKO | 8, 2:41 | 1 Sep 2012 | Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama | Retained IBF flyweight title |
30 | Win | 28–2 | Andrea Sarritzu | TKO | 7 | 28 Oct 2011 | PalaRockfeller, Cagliari, Italy | Retained IBF flyweight title |
29 | Win | 27–2 | Johnriel Casimero | TKO | 5, 1:50 | 26 Mar 2011 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | Retained IBF flyweight title |
28 | Win | 26–2 | Zolani Tete | TKO | 5, 2:27 | 1 Sep 2010 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Retained IBF flyweight title |
27 | Win | 25–2 | Julio César Miranda | UD | 12 | 20 Nov 2009 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | Won vacant IBF flyweight title |
26 | Win | 24–2 | Lehlohonolo Ramagole | KO | 3, 2:26 | 18 Apr 2009 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | |
25 | Loss | 23–2 | Nonito Donaire | TKO | 6, 1:31 | 1 Nov 2008 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US | For IBF and IBO flyweight titles |
24 | Win | 23–1 | Hussein Hussein | 12 | 5 Jul 2008 | Jan Smuts Stadium, East London, South Africa | ||
23 | Win | 22–1 | Joel Kunene | TKO | 5 | 12 Apr 2008 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mahikeng, South Africa | Retained South African flyweight title |
22 | Win | 21–1 | Apol Suico | TKO | 1, 2:22 | 29 Sep 2007 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | Won vacant WBC International flyweight title |
21 | Win | 20–1 | Xola Sifama | TKO | 5, 2:38 | 16 Jun 2007 | Jabulani Mall, Soweto, South Africa | Retained South African flyweight title |
20 | Win | 19–1 | Zamumzi Xola | TKO | 3, 2:23 | 1 Dec 2006 | Orlando Communal Hall, Soweto, South Africa | Retained South African flyweight title |
19 | Win | 18–1 | Akhona Aliva | KO | 6, 1:37 | 11 Aug 2006 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won South African flyweight title |
18 | Win | 17–1 | Mbulelo Nyanda | TKO | 4 | 3 Sep 2005 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
17 | Win | 16–1 | Thembelani Maphuma | KO | 6 | 28 May 2005 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
16 | Win | 15–1 | Siphiwe Khumalo | PTS | 6 | 12 Mar 2005 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
15 | Loss | 14–1 | Nkqubela Gwazela | TKO | 10, 2:35 | 24 Sep 2004 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | For South African and vacant WBC International flyweight titles |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Vincent Mogotsi | TKO | 7, 1:10 | 26 Jun 2004 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Joel Kunene | PTS | 6 | 8 May 2004 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Thabo Tshehla | TKO | 3 | 24 Feb 2004 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Piet Nkate | TKO | 3 | 28 Nov 2003 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Siphiwe Khumalo | TKO | 5 | 30 Sep 2003 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Mpumezi Mazantsi | KO | 1 | 15 Aug 2003 | Inst. of Technology Hall, Durban, South Africa | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Nelson Sebobiso | PTS | 6 | 25 Jun 2003 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Joel Kunene | PTS | 8 | 7 Dec 2002 | The Arena, Durban, South Africa | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Nyiko Zitha | TKO | 3 | 13 Jul 2002 | Town Hall, Giyani, South Africa | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Sibonelo Gumede | PTS | 4 | 14 Dec 2001 | DLI Hall, Durban, South Africa | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Wiseman Mnguni | 3 | 8 Jul 2001 | The Arena, Durban, South Africa | ||
3 | Win | 3–0 | Sibongakonke Mchunu | PTS | 4 | 27 Apr 2001 | The Arena, Durban, South Africa | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Ishmael Mtshali | 4 | 21 Jan 2001 | The Arena, Durban, South Africa | ||
1 | Win | 1–0 | Wiseman Mnguni | 3 | 10 Dec 2000 | The Arena, Durban, South Africa |