Mzonke Fana | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Mzonke Fana |
Nickname(s) | "Rose of Khayelitsha" |
Rated at | Super featherweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Reach | 178 cm (70 in) |
Nationality | South African |
Born | 29 October 1973 Cape Town, South Africa |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 10 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Mzonke Fana (born October 29, 1973 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a professional boxer in the junior lightweight (130 lb) division. Known as "The Rose of Khayelitsha", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Malcolm Klassen for the IBF World Junior lightweight title in 2007. Prior to the victory, he was knocked out on April 9th, 2005 by Marco Antonio Barrera in the second round for the WBC championship.
Preceded by Malcolm Klassen |
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion April 20, 2007 – April 12, 2008 |
Succeeded by Cassius Baloyi |
Vacant
Title last held by
Robert Guerrero |
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion September 1, 2010 – May 19, 2011 |
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Salgado |