Welcome Ncita

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Welcome Ncita (born 1965-10-25 in Mdantsane, South Africa) was a professional boxer.

[edit] Professional career

Known as "The Hawk", Ncita turned pro in 1984 and in 1994 captured the International Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight Title with a victory over Fabrice Benichou. Ncita defended the title six times before losing it to Kennedy McKinney in 1992. He lost a rematch by decision to McKinney in 1994, a fight in which McKinney was knocked down in round five, but Ncita's left eye swelled shut midway through the bout. Ncita retired in 1998.