{"title":"Mzonke Fana","name":"Mzonke Fana","sport":"boxing","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Mzonke_Fana_in_Espoo%2C_2013.jpg","description":"South African boxer","qid":"Q2388126","pv":213,"nickname":"The Rose of Khayelitsha","born":"1973-10-29","died":null,"birthplace":"Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa","iso":"ZA","country":"Güney Afrika","height":170,"reach":178,"stance":"Orthodox","division":"Lightweight","divisions":["Super featherweight","Lightweight"],"team":null,"org":null,"grap":null,"legend":false,"champ":true,"record":{"wins":38,"losses":13,"draws":0,"nc":0,"ko":16,"sub":0,"dec":22,"total":51,"lossesByKo":2,"lossesBySub":0,"lossesByDec":11,"streak":{"type":"L","n":4},"bestStreak":12,"firstFight":"1994-03-06","lastFight":"2017-06-16","firstLossTo":"Mkhuseli Kondile","titleFights":28,"titlesWon":18},"otherRecord":null,"fights":[{"result":"L","record":"38–13","opponent":"Thompson Mokwana","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2017-06-16","event":null,"location":"Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, South Africa","notes":"Lost South African lightweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"38–12","opponent":"Howik Bebraham","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"8/8","time":null,"date":"2017-03-04","event":null,"location":"ASV Halle, Dachau, Germany","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"38–11","opponent":"Emmanuel Tagoe","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2016-12-02","event":null,"location":"Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana","notes":"For vacant IBO lightweight title","opponentSlug":"emmanuel-tagoe"},{"result":"L","record":"38–10","opponent":"Terry Flanagan","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2016-07-16","event":null,"location":"Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales","notes":"For WBO lightweight title","opponentSlug":"terry-flanagan"},{"result":"W","record":"38–9","opponent":"Vusumzi Bokolo","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"7/12","time":null,"date":"2016-03-11","event":null,"location":"Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African lightweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"37–9","opponent":"Xolani Mcotheli","method":"RTD","kind":"KO","round":"8/12","time":null,"date":"2015-12-18","event":null,"location":"Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"36–9","opponent":"Hedi Slimani","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2015-11-11","event":null,"location":"Zwevezele, Belgium","notes":"For vacant ABU lightweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"36–8","opponent":"Sipho Taliwe","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2015-10-16","event":null,"location":"Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant South African lightweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"35–8","opponent":"Said Zungu","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"10/10","time":null,"date":"2015-08-28","event":null,"location":"Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant WBF International lightweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"34–8","opponent":"Xolisani Ndongeni","method":"MD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2015-06-06","event":null,"location":"Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"34–7","opponent":"Koos Sibiya","method":"SD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2015-03-22","event":null,"location":"Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"33–7","opponent":"Themba Tshicila","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"2/12","time":null,"date":"2014-04-26","event":null,"location":"Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"32–7","opponent":"Edis Tatli","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2013-12-07","event":null,"location":"Barona Areena, Espoo, Finland","notes":"","opponentSlug":"edis-tatli"},{"result":"W","record":"32–6","opponent":"Takalani Ndlovu","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2013-09-21","event":null,"location":"Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":"takalani-ndlovu"},{"result":"L","record":"31–6","opponent":"Paulus Moses","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"4/12","time":null,"date":"2013-03-02","event":null,"location":"Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia","notes":"For WBO International lightweight title","opponentSlug":"paulus-moses"},{"result":"L","record":"31–5","opponent":"Sipho Taliwe","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2012-09-22","event":null,"location":"Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa","notes":"For WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"31–4","opponent":"Vuyani Masondo","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"6/8","time":null,"date":"2012-06-23","event":null,"location":"New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"30–4","opponent":"Cassius Baloyi","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2010-09-01","event":null,"location":"Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"cassius-baloyi"},{"result":"W","record":"29–4","opponent":"Jasper Seroka","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"6/12","time":null,"date":"2009-07-31","event":null,"location":"Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"28–4","opponent":"Victor Manon","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"3/8","time":null,"date":"2008-08-29","event":null,"location":"Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"27–4","opponent":"Cassius Baloyi","method":"MD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2008-04-12","event":null,"location":"North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa","notes":"Lost IBF super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"cassius-baloyi"},{"result":"W","record":"27–3","opponent":"Javier Osvaldo Alvarez","method":"KO","kind":"KO","round":"9/12","time":null,"date":"2007-08-31","event":null,"location":"James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa","notes":"Retained IBF super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"26–3","opponent":"Malcolm Klassen","method":"SD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2007-04-20","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Won IBF super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"malcolm-klassen"},{"result":"W","record":"25–3","opponent":"Roberto David Arrieta","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2006-12-08","event":null,"location":"Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":"roberto-david-arrieta"},{"result":"W","record":"24–3","opponent":"Jack Asis","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"10/10","time":null,"date":"2006-06-30","event":null,"location":"Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"23–3","opponent":"JR Sollano","method":"KO","kind":"KO","round":"4/10","time":null,"date":"2005-12-09","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"22–3","opponent":"Marco Antonio Barrera","method":"KO","kind":"KO","round":"2/12","time":null,"date":"2005-04-09","event":null,"location":"Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.","notes":"For WBC super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"marco-antonio-barrera"},{"result":"W","record":"22–2","opponent":"Randy Suico","method":"SD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2004-05-28","event":null,"location":"Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"21–2","opponent":"Cristian Sebastian Paz","method":"RTD","kind":"KO","round":"5/10","time":null,"date":"2004-02-13","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"20–2","opponent":"Elvis Makama","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2003-10-03","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"19–2","opponent":"Yuriy Voronin","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"10/10","time":null,"date":"2003-07-18","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"18–2","opponent":"László Bognár","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"4/12","time":null,"date":"2003-04-25","event":null,"location":"Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa","notes":"Retained WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"laszlo-bognar"},{"result":"W","record":"17–2","opponent":"Khululekile Sibeko","method":"KO","kind":"KO","round":"7/12","time":null,"date":"2003-01-24","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"16–2","opponent":"Eric Odumase","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"10/12","time":null,"date":"2002-11-15","event":null,"location":"Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa","notes":"Retained WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"15–2","opponent":"Ali Funeka","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2002-07-12","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"ali-funeka"},{"result":"W","record":"14–2","opponent":"Patrick Malinga","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"2/12","time":null,"date":"2001-11-16","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"13–2","opponent":"Wiseman Jim","method":"KO","kind":"KO","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2001-04-01","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"12–2","opponent":"Irvin Buhlalu","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2000-08-06","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"irvin-buhlalu"},{"result":"W","record":"11–2","opponent":"Irvin Buhlalu","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"2000-02-06","event":null,"location":"Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":"irvin-buhlalu"},{"result":"L","record":"10–2","opponent":"Dean Pithie","method":"UD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"1999-12-14","event":null,"location":"Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K.","notes":"For WBC International super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"10–1","opponent":"Sakhumzi Magxwalisa","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"1999-07-25","event":null,"location":"New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Retained South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"9–1","opponent":"Matthews Zulu","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"1999-03-14","event":null,"location":"New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"Won vacant South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"L","record":"8–1","opponent":"Mkhuseli Kondile","method":"SD","kind":"DEC","round":"12/12","time":null,"date":"1997-11-09","event":null,"location":"Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"For South African super-featherweight title","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"8–0","opponent":"Madose Ngozi","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"5/8","time":null,"date":"1996-08-25","event":null,"location":"Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"7–0","opponent":"Vusumzi Saule","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"6/6","time":null,"date":"1996-07-21","event":null,"location":"Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"6–0","opponent":"Abram Mlandu","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"6/6","time":null,"date":"1996-05-12","event":null,"location":"Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"5–0","opponent":"Nkosana Tywakadi","method":"TKO","kind":"KO","round":"2/6","time":null,"date":"1995-09-09","event":null,"location":"Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"4–0","opponent":"Luvuyo Mngambi","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"6/6","time":null,"date":"1995-05-21","event":null,"location":"Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"3–0","opponent":"Thamsanqa Majaja","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"4/4","time":null,"date":"1994-10-23","event":null,"location":"Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"2–0","opponent":"Nkosana Tywakadi","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"4/4","time":null,"date":"1994-05-15","event":null,"location":"Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null},{"result":"W","record":"1–0","opponent":"Siyabulela Manikevane","method":"PTS","kind":"DEC","round":"4/4","time":null,"date":"1994-03-06","event":null,"location":"Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa","notes":"","opponentSlug":null}],"women":false,"slug":"mzonke-fana","eloHist":[[1994,1532],[1995,1582],[1996,1624],[1997,1400],[1999,1241],[2000,1381],[2001,1431],[2002,1497],[2003,1532],[2004,1535],[2005,1477],[2006,1467],[2007,1529],[2008,1460],[2009,1425],[2010,1436],[2012,1169],[2013,1095],[2014,1085],[2015,1014],[2016,1017],[2017,893]],"elo":716,"eloPeak":1337,"eloPeakYear":2007,"imageCredit":{"artist":"Pasi T","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","licenseUrl":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0","page":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMzonke_Fana_in_Espoo%2C_2013.jpg"}}