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Phumelele Cafu
Phumelele Cafu

Record

11-0-3

Form

SD 12
KO 1
UD 10
SD 12
KO 2

Belts held

WBO World Junior Bantamweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
Not Defended Yet
Time inactive
39 days - (1 month & 8 days)
Won against
Japan flag Tanaka (20-1-0) SD 12 14-Oct-2024
Time held
39 days - (1 month & 8 days)
Total defences
0
Activity average
N/A
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
39 days - (1 month & 8 days)

Stats

age
20
Height
5' 6" / 168 cm
Reach
64.2" / 163 cm
Stance
Southpaw (L)

Full record

Wins
11
By KO
8
KO%
73%
Lost
0
Stopped
0
Draws
3
Debut
2018
Pro RDS
85

Ranking @ Super Flyweight

ring
4
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Phumelele Cafu profile


What is Phumelele Cafu's Record?

Phumelele Cafu's record currently stands at 11 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws. He is currently undefeated in a total of 14 contests. Of those 11 wins, he has stopped 8 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 73%. He's boxed a total of 85 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.1 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

Phumelele Cafu's last fight took place against Kosei Tanaka on October 14, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. He won by split decision after 12 rounds. That fight was 1 month and 7 days ago.

Cafu's last 4 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 11 months and 21 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 25 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.3 rounds on average.

What belts does Phumelele Cafu hold?

He won WBO World Junior Bantamweight belt against Kosei Tanaka, beating him by split decision after 12 rounds on October 14, 2024. He has held this belt for a total of 38 days (1 month and 7 days) and is yet to make a defense of the belt. He is yet to make a mandatory defense of this belt.

How Old Is Phumelele Cafu And Where Is he From?

The super flyweight is currently 20 years old. He was born on September 28, 2004, so he will turn 21 in 10 months and 7 days.

Cafu was born in South Africa.

How long has Cafu been fighting?

Phumelele Cafu made his professional debut in May 2018, so he has been a pro for 6 years and 5 months.

How good is he?

Cafu is currently ranked 4th by The Ring at Super Flyweight.

How tall is Cafu, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Cafu is 5' 6" tall, which is 168cm. His reach is 64.2 inches, which is 163 cm. Cafu fights from a southpaw stance, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Phumelele Cafu?

Some potential future fights for Cafu include Andrew Moloney and Unified Super Flyweight Champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.

What will be Phumelele Cafu's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

Phumelele Cafu doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Cafu include Andrew Moloney and Unified Super Flyweight Champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.

In the UK you can usually stream Cafu's fights on NowTV and Sky Go.

In the US you can usually stream Phumelele Cafu's fights via ESPN+.

What are some recent Phumelele Cafu results?

Cafu remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Kosei Tanaka on October 14, 2024, by split decision in their WBO World Junior Bantamweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Japan.

Prior to that, he had defeated Enathi Stelle on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Genisis Libranza on August 20, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Orlando Community Hall, Soweto.

Before that, he had won against Jackson Chauke on December 23, 2022, by split decision in their 12 round contest at Orient Theatre, East London.

He had beaten Lazarus Namalambo on October 23, 2022, by knockout in the 2nd round at International Convention Centre, East London.

Phumelele Cafu Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
20September 28, 2004South Africa168 cm163 cmsouthpawSuper Flyweight (115 lb)
Phumelele Cafu Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
11-0-311873%003852018
Phumelele Cafu Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Super Flyweight4----
Phumelele Cafu Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultVenue
2024-10-14Kosei TanakaWon (SD 12)Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
2023-12-16Enathi StelleWon (KO 1)International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2023-08-20Genisis LibranzaWon (UD 10)
2022-12-23Jackson ChaukeWon (SD 12)Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2022-10-23Lazarus NamalamboWon (KO 2)International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Phumelele Cafu's next fight

When is Phumelele Cafu's Next Fight?

Phumelele Cafu doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Cafu include Andrew Moloney and Unified Super Flyweight Champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.

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How can I stream Phumelele Cafu's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Cafu's fights on NowTV and Sky Go.

In the US you can usually stream Phumelele Cafu's fights via ESPN+.

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