Vuyani Bungu
Career, Record, Stats
Vuyani Bungu (The Beast) is a 57-year-old retired South African professional boxer. He is a former super-bantamweight world champion. In a career spanning 18 years, 1 month, and 30 days, Bungu amassed a record of 39-5, which includes 19 wins via KO, 2 of which were in world-title fights.
Vuyani Bungu's Boxing Career
Vuyani Bungu was born in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa on February 26, 1967. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 years on April 26, 1987 against Xolela Makhuluma. Bungu defeated Makhuluma via 4th round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Bungu became a world champion at the age of 27 after 25 professional fights. He challenged Kennedy McKinney for the IBF super-bantamweight title and defeated the champion via 12-round unanimous decision, winning his first world title.
Bungu's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Thomas Mashaba at age 38, on June 25, 2005.
Some of Vuyani Bungu's best fights have been against Pablo Osuna, Victor Llerena, Jesus Salud, Laureano Ramírez, and Kennedy McKinney. For a complete list of Bungu's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Vuyani Bungu".
Bungu has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Vuyani Bungu Losses".
Vuyani Bungu's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 | Jun 25, 2005 | 38 |  Thomas Mashaba | loss | UD 12 |
43 | Feb 07, 2004 | 36 | Takalani Ndlovu | win | SD 12 |
42 | May 31, 2003 | 36 | Takalani Ndlovu | win | SD 10 |
41 | Jul 27, 2002 | 35 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba | loss | UD 12 |
40 | Mar 11, 2000 | 33 | 
Naseem Hamed 26 33-0  | loss | TKO 4 |
39 | Feb 06, 1999 | 31 | Victor Llerena | win | RTD 7 |
38 | Oct 31, 1998 | 31 | Danny Romero | win | MD 12 |
37 | May 16, 1998 | 31 | Ernesto Grey | win | SD 12 |
36 | Nov 15, 1997 | 30 | Arnel Barotillo | win | UD 12 |
35 | Aug 16, 1997 | 30 | Enrique Jupiter | win | UD 12 |
34 | Apr 05, 1997 | 30 | Kennedy McKinney | win | SD 12 |
33 | Aug 20, 1996 | 29 | Jesus Salud | win | UD 12 |
32 | Apr 15, 1996 | 29 | Pablo Osuna | win | TKO 2 |
31 | Jan 23, 1996 | 28 | Johnny Lewus | win | UD 12 |
30 | Sep 26, 1995 | 28 | Laureano Ramírez | win | UD 12 |
29 | Apr 29, 1995 | 28 | Victor Llerena | win | UD 12 |
28 | Mar 04, 1995 | 28 | Mohammad Nurhuda | win | UD 12 |
27 | Nov 19, 1994 | 27 | Felix Camacho | win | UD 12 |
26 | Aug 20, 1994 | 27 | Kennedy McKinney | win | UD 12 |
25 | Apr 16, 1994 | 27 | Jorge Lopez | win | TKO 6 |
24 | Aug 29, 1993 | 26 | June Siko | win | KO 3 |
23 | Apr 17, 1993 | 26 | Jorge Fuentes Martinez | win | TKO 1 |
22 | Sep 26, 1992 | 25 | Sgigi Nekile | win | RTD 11 |
21 | Apr 18, 1992 | 25 | Freddie Norwood | loss | PTS 8 |
20 | Oct 06, 1991 | 24 | Mxolisi Mayekiso | win | TKO 4 |
19 | Aug 03, 1991 | 24 | Cirilo Ramon Figueredo | win | TKO 9 |
18 | Jun 02, 1991 | 24 | Lunga Dundu | win | TKO 9 |
17 | Nov 04, 1990 | 23 | Zolani Makhubalo | win | UD 12 |
16 | May 13, 1990 | 23 | Fransie Badenhorst | win | UD 12 |
15 | Nov 26, 1989 | 22 | Andile Ntsiko | win | RTD 4 |
14 | Aug 28, 1989 | 22 | Fransie Badenhorst | loss | UD 12 |
13 | Apr 30, 1989 | 22 | Zolani Makhubalo | win | RTD 7 |
12 | Mar 05, 1989 | 22 | Mabhongo Diko | win | TKO 9 |
11 | Jan 30, 1989 | 21 | France Frans Mthembu | win | PTS 10 |
10 | Oct 23, 1988 | 21 | Billy Mkenkcele | win | UD 10 |
9 | Sep 25, 1988 | 21 | Xolani Bunu | win | TKO 2 |
8 | Sep 11, 1988 | 21 | Velile Klaas | win | KO 3 |
7 | Jun 05, 1988 | 21 | Sexon Ngqayimbana | win | UD 10 |
6 | Apr 24, 1988 | 21 | Temba Gawula | win | KO 3 |
5 | Oct 04, 1987 | 20 | Wayne Van Wyk | win | TKO 2 |
4 | Jul 26, 1987 | 20 | Mbulelo Mfama | win | TKO 3 |
3 | Jun 20, 1987 | 20 | Luyanda Moleshe | win | PTS 4 |
2 | Jun 13, 1987 | 20 | Sakhiwo Manona | win | TKO 1 |
1 | Apr 26, 1987 | 20 | Xolela Makhuluma | win | TKO 4 |