Jeffrey Mathebula
Career, Record, Stats
Jeffrey Mathebula (Mongoose) is a 45-year-old retired South African professional boxer. He is a former super-bantamweight world champion. In a career spanning 12 years, 10 months, and 4 days, Mathebula amassed a record of 27-5-2, which includes 14 wins via KO.
Jeffrey Mathebula's Boxing Career
Jeffrey Mathebula was born in Malamulele, South Africa on June 22, 1979. He made his professional debut at the age of 21 years on February 17, 2001 against Tally Disoloane. Mathebula defeated Disoloane via 3rd round KO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Mathebula got his first world-title fight at the age of 29 after 25 professional fights. On April 30, 2009 Mathebula challenged Celestino Caballero's WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight titles but lost via 12-round split decision.
He became a world champion on March 24, 2012 at the age of 32 years, after by defeating Takalani Ndlovu, the then-reining IBF super-bantamweight champion, via 12-round split decision. This was his 31st fight as a professional.
Mathebula's last fight was a 9th-round KO loss to Kiko Martínez at age 34, on December 21, 2013, in which he was fighting for the IBF super-bantamweight title.
Some of Jeffrey Mathebula's best fights have been against Takalani Ndlovu, Yoshinori Miyata, Dumisani Zulu, Petros Motsoahole, and Siviwe Hasheni. For a complete list of Mathebula's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Jeffrey Mathebula".
Mathebula has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Jeffrey Mathebula Losses".
Jeffrey Mathebula's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 | Dec 21, 2013 | 34 | 
Kiko Martínez 27 29-4  | loss | KO 9 |
33 | Mar 23, 2013 | 33 |  Takalani Ndlovu | win | UD 12 |
32 | Jul 07, 2012 | 33 | 
Nonito Donaire 29 28-1 | loss | UD 12 |
31 | Mar 24, 2012 | 32 | Takalani Ndlovu | win | SD 12 |
30 | Jun 11, 2011 | 31 | Oscar Chauke | win | SD 12 |
29 | Oct 30, 2010 | 31 | Siviwe Hasheni | win | TKO 2 |
28 | Sep 01, 2010 | 31 | Takalani Ndlovu | loss | SD 12 |
27 | Nov 20, 2009 | 30 | Rashid Ally | win | KO 4 |
26 | Apr 30, 2009 | 29 | 
Celestino Caballero 32 31-2 | loss | SD 12 |
25 | Aug 29, 2008 | 29 | Julio Zarate | win | UD 12 |
24 | Feb 22, 2008 | 28 | Yoshinori Miyata | win | TKO 8 |
23 | Jun 29, 2007 | 28 | Themba Tshicila | win | RTD 11 |
22 | Dec 08, 2006 | 27 | Mkhuseli Kondile | win | KO 2 |
21 | Jun 30, 2006 | 27 | Aaron Melgarejo | win | UD 12 |
20 | Sep 30, 2005 | 26 | Osumanu Akaba | win | UD 12 |
19 | Apr 15, 2005 | 25 | Oscar Chauke | win | PTS 6 |
18 | Sep 28, 2004 | 25 | Malcolm Klassen | draw | PTS 6 |
17 | Jul 23, 2004 | 25 | Elias Skhosana | win | PTS 6 |
16 | Feb 24, 2004 | 24 | Sonwabo Matayi | win | PTS 6 |
15 | Sep 30, 2003 | 24 | Thomas Mashaba | loss | TKO 6 |
14 | May 31, 2003 | 23 | Oupa Lubisi | win | TKO 3 |
13 | Feb 15, 2003 | 23 | Bonani Hlwatika | win | UD 12 |
12 | Nov 22, 2002 | 23 | Petros Motsoahole | win | KO 1 |
11 | Oct 05, 2002 | 23 | Martin Mnyandu | win | PTS 6 |
10 | Aug 27, 2002 | 23 | Bonani Hlwatika | draw | PTS 6 |
9 | May 15, 2002 | 22 | Wladimir Borov | win | PTS 6 |
8 | Mar 27, 2002 | 22 | Ebenezer Tumane | win | TKO 3 |
7 | Feb 06, 2002 | 22 | Molefe Benzane | win | TKO 4 |
6 | Oct 24, 2001 | 22 | Koos Sibiya | win | KO 2 |
5 | Sep 19, 2001 | 22 | Dumisani Zulu | win | TKO 1 |
4 | Aug 22, 2001 | 22 | Takatso Hlahane | win | PTS 4 |
3 | Jun 02, 2001 | 21 | Tshumbedzo Tshishonge | win | KO 3 |
2 | May 09, 2001 | 21 | Goodman Mavuso | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Feb 17, 2001 | 21 | Tally Disoloane | win | KO 3 |