Hekkie Budler
Hector "Hekkie" Budler (born 18 May 1988) is a South African professional boxer. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-flyweight titles in 2018, and the IBO and WBA minimumweight titles between 2011 and 2016.
| Hekkie Budler | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Hector Budler |
| Nickname(s) | The Hexecutioner |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Reach | 165 cm (65 in) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 18 May 1988 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 4 |
Professional career
Budler won the vacant IBO minimumweight title with a unanimous decision win over Michael Landero. He then won the vacant WBA minimumweight title with a first-round knockout win over Karluis Diaz. He held the titles until March 2016 when he was defeated by Byron Rojas via unanimous decision.
Professional boxing record
| 36 fights | 32 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 22 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Loss | 32–4 |  Hiroto Kyoguchi |
TKO | 10 (12) | 31 Dec 2018 |  Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR |
Lost WBA (Super) and The Ring light-flyweight titles |
| 35 | Win | 32–3 | Ryoichi Taguchi |
UD | 12 | 20 May 2018 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Won WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-flyweight titles |
| 34 | Loss | 31–3 |  Milan Melindo |
SD | 12 | 16 Sep 2017 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines |
For IBF light-flyweight title |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Joey Canoy |
RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 4 Feb 2017 |  Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant IBO light-flyweight title |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Siyabonga Siyo |
UD | 12 | 22 Oct 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant WBA Pan-African light-flyweight title |
| 31 | Loss | 29–2 |  Byron Rojas |
UD | 12 | 19 Mar 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Lost WBA and IBO minimumweight titles |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Simphiwe Khonco |
UD | 12 | 19 Sep 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 |  Jesús Silvestre |
UD | 12 | 21 Feb 2015 |  Salle des etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 |  Xiong Zhao Zhong |
UD | 12 | 25 Oct 2014 | Salle des etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 |  Vicha Phulaikaw |
KO | 8 (12), 1:06 | 21 Jun 2014 | Monte Carlo Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 |  Karluis Diaz |
KO | 1 (12), 2:59 | 1 Mar 2014 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO minimumweight title; Won vacant WBA minimumweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 |  Hugo Hernan Verchelli |
TKO | 4 (12), 2:29 | 9 Nov 2013 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO minimumweight title; Won vacant WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Nkosinathi Joyi |
SD | 12 | 15 Jun 2013 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO minimumweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Renan Trongco |
UD | 12 | 16 Feb 2013 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO minimumweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Florante Condes |
UD | 12 | 22 Sep 2012 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO minimumweight title |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Shamila Kortman |
UD | 8 | 26 Mar 2012 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Michael Landero |
UD | 12 | 24 Sep 2011 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant IBO minimumweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Luyanda Nkwankwa |
KO | 4 (6), 2:26 | 29 May 2011 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 18 | Loss | 17–1 | Gideon Buthelezi |
SD | 12 | 27 Jan 2011 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Lost IBO light-flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Evaristo Primero |
SD | 10 | 14 Aug 2010 |  Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Juanito Rubillar |
SD | 12 | 19 Jun 2010 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO light-flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Juanito Rubillar |
MD | 12 | 27 Feb 2010 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant IBO light-flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Motswaki Moselesele |
KO | 1 (12), 2:47 | 31 Oct 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Doctor Ntsele |
UD | 12 | 29 Sep 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Khanyakude Mukansi |
UD | 8 | 11 Jul 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Charity Mukondeleli |
PTS | 12 | 2 Apr 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Ronald Parks |
PTS | 6 | 29 Nov 2008 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Dalisizwe Komani |
TKO | 6 (6) | 13 Sep 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Ronald Parks |
PTS | 6 | 15 Jul 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Loyiso Ngantweni |
PTS | 6 | 30 May 2008 | Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Khanyakude Mukansi |
PTS | 6 | 29 Apr 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Sibusiso Twani |
PTS | 6 | 2 Feb 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Mario Gaxiola |
UD | 4 | 28 Dec 2007 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sibusiso Ngqalathi |
TKO | 2 (4) | 12 Nov 2007 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Petros Mahlangu |
TKO | 1 (4) | 17 Sep 2007 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Michael Sediane |
TKO | 1 (4) | 5 Jul 2007 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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See also
- List of WBA world champions
- List of strawweight boxing champions
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| New title | IBO All-Africa light-flyweight champion 2 April 2009 – 27 February 2010 Won world title |
Title discontinued | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Omari Kimweri |
WBA Pan-African light-flyweight champion 22 October 2016 – January 2017 Vacated |
Vacant | ||
| Minor word boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Monelisi Myekeni |
IBO light-flyweight champion 27 February 2010 – 27 January 2011 |
Succeeded by Gideon Buthelezi | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Gideon Buthelezi |
IBO minimumweight champion 24 September 2011 – 19 March 2016 Vacant after loss to Byron Rojas |
Vacant Title next held by Simphiwe Khonco | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Rey Loreto |
IBO light-flyweight champion 4 February 2017 – August 2017 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Tibo Monabesa | ||
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Jesús Silvestre |
WBA minimumweight champion Interim title 9 November 2013 – 1 March 2014 Won full title |
Vacant Title next held by Knockout CP Freshmart | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Ryo Miyazaki |
WBA minimumweight champion 1 March 2014 – 19 March 2016 |
Succeeded by Byron Rojas | ||
| Preceded by Ryoichi Taguchi |
WBA light-flyweight champion Super title 20 May 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
Succeeded by Hiroto Kyoguchi | ||
| IBF light-flyweight champion 20 May 2018 – 25 July 2018 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Felix Alvarado | |||
| The Ring light-flyweight champion 20 May 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
Succeeded by Hiroto Kyoguchi | |||
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