Masibulele Makepula

Masibulele Makepula (born 1973-03-03 in East London, South Africa) is a professional boxer.

Amateur Achievements

Gold Medalist at the 1995 African Championships in Harare as a Light Flyweight.
Represented South Africa at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia as a Light Flyweight. His results were:
Defeated Debind Thapa (Nepal) TKO 1
Lost to Rafael Lozano (Spain) points

Professional career

Nicknamed "Hawk", Makepula turned pro in 1996 and captured the vacant WBO light flyweight title with a decision win over Jacob Matlala in 2000. He vacated the title and moved up in weight after the win. In 2006 he lost an eliminator to Jorge Arce by TKO.

Honors

Titles won:

WBU light flyweight champion
IBO flyweight champion
WBC International super flyweight Champion

External links

Professional boxing record for Masibulele Makepula from BoxRec

All-Africa Boxing Champions in Men's Light Flyweight

1973 – 2007: up to 48 kg

1973: James Odwori (UGA) 1978: Francis Musankabala (ZAM) 1987: Maurice Maina (KEN) 1991: Steve Ahialey (GHA) 1995: Masibulele Makepula (RSA) 1999: Muhamed Kizito (UGA) 2003: Suleiman Bilali (KEN) 2007: Suleiman Bilali (KEN)

Preceded by Michael Carbajal Retired	WBO Light Flyweight Champion 2000 Feb 19 – 2000 Jul Stripped	Succeeded by Nelson Dieppa

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