Simpiwe Vetyeka

Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former WBA (Undisputed) and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.

Simpiwe Vetyeka
Born	Simpiwe Vetyeka (1980-12-24) December 24, 1980 (age 44) Mdantsane, South Africa
Other names	V12
Statistics
Weight(s)	Bantamweight Super bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Reach	171 cm (67 in)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	34
Wins	30
Wins by KO	18
Losses	4

Vetyeka's career came to an end after he broke both his legs in a car accident in 2018.^[1]

Professional career

Vetyeka vs. John

Vetyeka won the WBA Super World featherweight title by defeating Chris John on December 6, 2013, when John retired on his stool after the sixth of twelve rounds. Vetyeka's IBO featherweight title was also on the line. It was John's first professional loss and brought his ten-year WBA title reign to an end, sending him into retirement.

Vetyeka vs. Donaire

Vetyeka fought Filipino Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Super) featherweight title on May 31, 2014 at The Venetian Macao Hotel & Resort's Cotai Arena in Macau of the Special administrative regions in China. Vetyeka was dropped by Donaire in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook. The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round rang due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental headbutt. Vetyeka lost the bout via unanimous technical decision.^[2]

Vetyeka vs. Reyes

On 12 December 2014, Vetyeka faced Arturo Santos Reyes. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 120-108, 119-111 and 118-112 in favor of Vetyeka.^[3]

Vetyeka vs. Puente

In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.^[4]

Vetyeka vs. Tameda

On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.^[5]

Professional boxing record

34 fights	30 wins	4 losses
By knockout	18	0
By decision	12	4

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
34	Win	30–4	Thompson Mokwana	KO	8 (12), 2:21	6 Apr 2018	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa	Won vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
33	Loss	29–4	Lerato Dlamini	MD	10	21 Oct 2017	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
32	Win	29–3	Tsuyoshi Tameda	UD	10	22 Apr 2016	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
31	Win	28–3	Rodolfo Puente	KO	4 (12)	28 Nov 2015	Selbourne Park, East London, South Africa	Retained WBA International featherweight title
30	Win	27–3	Arturo Santos Reyes	UD	12	12 Dec 2014	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa	Won vacant WBA International featherweight title
29	Loss	26–3	Nonito Donaire	TD	5 (12), 0:01	31 May 2014	Cotai Arena, Macao	Lost WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title
28	Win	26–2	Chris John	RTD	6 (12), 3:00	6 Dec 2013	Metro City, Northbridge, Western Australia, Australia	Retained IBO featherweight title; Won WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title
27	Win	25–2	Daud Yordan	TKO	12 (12), 2:12	14 Apr 2013	Indoor Tennis Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia	Won IBO featherweight title
26	Win	24–2	Sibusiso Khumalo	KO	4 (10)	14 Dec 2012	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa
25	Loss	23–2	Klaas Mboyane	SD	8	4 Jun 2012	Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
24	Win	23–1	Giovanni Caro	UD	12	2 Jul 2011	Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis Potosi, Mexico	Won WBC International super-bantamweight title
23	Win	22–1	Roberto Carlos Leyva	KO	3 (6), 2:32	25 Feb 2011	Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
22	Win	21–1	Eric Barcelona	UD	12	11 Jul 2009	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gautent, South Africa	Won IBO bantamweight title
21	Win	20–1	Nkosinathi Tshinavhe	TKO	8 (12), 2:26	16 Aug 2008	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
20	Win	19–1	Nkqubela Gwazela	UD	12	12 Apr 2008	North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
19	Win	18–1	Lubabalo Msuthu	TKO	8 (12), 1:22	14 Dec 2007	Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
18	Win	17–1	Ebenezer Tumane	TKO	2 (12), 0:46	31 Aug 2007	James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
17	Loss	16–1	Hozumi Hasegawa	UD	12	3 May 2007	Ariake Coliseum, Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan	For WBC bantamweight title
16	Win	16–0	Sakhumzi Bongwana	TKO	4 (12), 0:46	9 Dec 2006	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
15	Win	15–0	Siyabonga Nyanga	UD	12	7 Jul 2006	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
14	Win	14–0	Wendy Mackenzie	TKO	8 (12), 1:46	2 Dec 2005	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
13	Win	13–0	Sakhumzi Bongwana	TKO	7 (12), 2:35	5 Aug 2005	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
12	Win	12–0	Luthando Maqolo	TKO	7 (12), 2:02	6 May 2005	Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth	Retained South African bantamweight title
11	Win	11–0	Khulile Makeba	UD	12	4 Feb 2005	Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa	Won South African bantamweight title
10	Win	10–0	Mzimkhulu Funde	PTS	6	23 Oct 2004	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
9	Win	9–0	Bonile Ngcingane	PTS	6	31 Jul 2004	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
8	Win	8–0	Zilindile Kafatyi	PTS	6	21 Feb 2004	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
7	Win	7–0	Siyabulela Ziqula	PTS	8	6 Dec 2003	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
6	Win	6–0	Mlungiseleli Jambela	KO	2 (6)	5 Apr 2003	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
5	Win	5–0	Phillip Stelle	KO	2 (4)	14 Dec 2002	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
4	Win	4–0	Yongama Jezile	TKO	3 (4)	30 Nov 2002	Transkei University Atlanta Hall, Mthatha, South Africa
3	Win	3–0	Sithembile Mangweni	KO	3 (4)	18 Aug 2002	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
2	Win	2–0	Msitheli Gxalathana	TKO	4 (4)	24 Mar 2002	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
1	Win	1–0	Lundi Mbozi	PTS	4	11 Jan 2002	Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa

See also

• List of featherweight boxing champions