Phumelele Cafu
Career, Record, Stats
Phumelele Cafu (Truth) is a 19-year-old South African professional boxer. 6 years, 3 months, and 24 days into his career, Cafu's record stands at an undefeated 10-0-3, which includes 8 wins via KO.
Phumelele Cafu's Boxing Career
Phumelele Cafu was born in Duncan Village, Eastern Cape, South Africa on September 28, 2004. He made his professional debut at the age of 13 years on May 26, 2018 against Phumelelo Maqolo. Cafu defeated Maqolo via 2nd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Cafu got his first shot at a world title at the age of 20 after 13 professional fights. On October 14, 2024 Cafu challenges Kosei Tanaka's WBO super-flyweight title.
Cafu's latest fight was a 1st-round KO victory over Enathi Stelle at age 19, on December 16, 2023.
Phumelele Cafu Next Fight: He is next scheduled to fight Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) on October 14, 2024. He will be fighting for the WBO super-flyweight title. On the day of the fight, he will be 20 years old, and Tanaka 29.
Some of Phumelele Cafu's best fights so far have been against Enathi Stelle, Hamza Mchanjo, Lazarus Namalambo, Dalisizwe Komani, and Ben Mananquil. For a complete list of Cafu's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Phumelele Cafu".
Phumelele Cafu's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | Oct 14, 2024 | 20 | 
Kosei Tanaka 29 20-1  | NA | NA
|
13 | Dec 16, 2023 | 19 |  Enathi Stelle | win | KO 1 |
12 | Aug 20, 2023 | 18 | Genisis Libranza | win | UD 10 |
11 | Dec 23, 2022 | 18 | Jackson Chauke | win | SD 12 |
10 | Oct 23, 2022 | 18 | Lazarus Namalambo | win | KO 2 |
9 | Jul 29, 2022 | 17 | Ben Mananquil | win | RTD 5 |
8 | May 28, 2022 | 17 | Tinashe Majoni | win | KO 5 |
7 | Mar 27, 2022 | 17 | Jackson Chauke | draw | MD 12 |
6 | Sep 28, 2019 | 15 | Hamza Mchanjo | win | TKO 4 |
5 | Jun 30, 2019 | 14 | Zolile Miya | draw | PTS 10 |
4 | Dec 15, 2018 | 14 | Dalisizwe Komani | win | TKO 2 |
3 | Nov 04, 2018 | 14 | Thandolwethu Nkwenteni | win | TKO 4 |
2 | Jun 24, 2018 | 13 | Landile Ngxeke | draw | PTS 4 |
1 | May 26, 2018 | 13 | Phumelelo Maqolo | win | TKO 2 |