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.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Win39–2 Akira YaegashiTKO9, 2:5423 Dec 2019 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanRetained IBF flyweight title
40Win38–2 Masayuki KurodaUD1213 May 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanRetained IBF flyweight title
39Win37–2 Masahiro SakamotoTKO10 31 Dec 2018 Wynn Palace, Macau, SARRetained IBF flyweight title
38Win36–2 Muhammad WaseemUD1215 Jul 2018 Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaWon vacant IBF flyweight title
37Win35–2 Ardin DialeTKO2 27 Oct 2017 Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South AfricaWon vacant IBF International flyweight title
36Win34–2 Isaac QuayeTKO2 24 Sep 2017 Ramosa Community Hall, Mohlakeng, South Africa
35Win33–2 Genisis LibranzaKO4 28 Apr 2017 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained IBO flyweight title
34Win32–2 Renz RosiaTKO9 15 Dec 2015 Olive Convention Centre, Durban, South AfricaRetained IBO flyweight title
33Win31–2 Odilon ZaletaUD1226 Oct 2014 International Convention Centre, Durban, South AfricaRetained IBO flyweight title
32Win30–2 Jether Oliva1215 Mar 2014 International Convention Centre, Durban, South AfricaWon vacant IBO flyweight title
31Win29–2 Ricardo NúñezTKO8, 2:411 Sep 2012 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaRetained IBF flyweight title
30Win28–2 Andrea SarritzuTKO7 28 Oct 2011 PalaRockfeller, Cagliari, ItalyRetained IBF flyweight title
29Win27–2 Johnriel CasimeroTKO5, 1:5026 Mar 2011 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained IBF flyweight title
28Win26–2 Zolani TeteTKO5, 2:271 Sep 2010 Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained IBF flyweight title
27Win25–2 Julio César MirandaUD1220 Nov 2009 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaWon vacant IBF flyweight title
26Win24–2 Lehlohonolo RamagoleKO3, 2:2618 Apr 2009 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
25Loss23–2 Nonito DonaireTKO6, 1:311 Nov 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USFor IBF and IBO flyweight titles
24Win23–1 Hussein Hussein125 Jul 2008 Jan Smuts Stadium, East London, South Africa
23Win22–1 Joel KuneneTKO5 12 Apr 2008 North-West University Sports Complex, Mahikeng, South AfricaRetained South African flyweight title
22Win21–1 Apol SuicoTKO1, 2:2229 Sep 2007 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South AfricaWon vacant WBC International flyweight title
21Win20–1 Xola SifamaTKO5, 2:3816 Jun 2007 Jabulani Mall, Soweto, South AfricaRetained South African flyweight title
20Win19–1 Zamumzi XolaTKO3, 2:231 Dec 2006 Orlando Communal Hall, Soweto, South AfricaRetained South African flyweight title
19Win18–1 Akhona AlivaKO6, 1:3711 Aug 2006 Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon South African flyweight title
18Win17–1 Mbulelo NyandaTKO4 3 Sep 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
17Win16–1 Thembelani MaphumaKO6 28 May 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
16Win15–1 Siphiwe KhumaloPTS612 Mar 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
15Loss14–1 Nkqubela GwazelaTKO10, 2:3524 Sep 2004 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaFor South African and vacant WBC International flyweight titles
14Win14–0 Vincent MogotsiTKO7, 1:1026 Jun 2004 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
13Win13–0 Joel KunenePTS68 May 2004 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
12Win12–0 Thabo TshehlaTKO3 24 Feb 2004 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
11Win11–0 Piet NkateTKO3 28 Nov 2003 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
10Win10–0 Siphiwe KhumaloTKO5 30 Sep 2003 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
9Win9–0 Mpumezi MazantsiKO1 15 Aug 2003 Inst. of Technology Hall, Durban, South Africa
8Win8–0 Nelson SebobisoPTS625 Jun 2003 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
7Win7–0 Joel KunenePTS87 Dec 2002 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
6Win6–0 Nyiko ZithaTKO3 13 Jul 2002 Town Hall, Giyani, South Africa
5Win5–0 Sibonelo GumedePTS414 Dec 2001 DLI Hall, Durban, South Africa
4Win4–0 Wiseman Mnguni3 8 Jul 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
3Win3–0 Sibongakonke MchunuPTS427 Apr 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
2Win2–0 Ishmael Mtshali421 Jan 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
1Win1–0 Wiseman Mnguni3 10 Dec 2000 The Arena, Durban, South Africa