Mbulelo Botile
Mbulelo Botile (born 23 July 1972 in Duncan Village, Buffalo City, South Africa) is a retired South African professional boxer. Botile was a world champion in 2 different weight classes, bantamweight and featherweight.
| Mbulelo Botile | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Mbulelo Botile |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality |  South African |
| Born | July 23, 1972 Duncan Village, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Botile turned pro in 1989 and won his first twenty-one bouts, including fifteen straight to set up a shot at the IBF Bantamweight title against Harold Mestre in 1995. Botile won with a second round KO. He successfully defended the title five times before losing the belt to Tim Austin in 1997, by a seventh round TKO.
Botile moved up in weight and in 2000 took on IBF Featherweight title-holder Paul Ingle, winning the belt with a twelfth-round TKO. He lost a decision in his first defence against Frank Toledo in 2001 and then moved up to Super featherweight. He took on former champion Cassius Baloyi in 2002, losing by an eleventh-round TKO. Botile retired after the loss, but came back in 2005, only to be knocked out by Anthony Tshehla.
Botile later stated that the injuries caused to Paul Ingle, during the bout in 2000, had caused him such distress, that he had never felt focused on boxing again.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 31 fights | 27 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 16 | 3 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 27–4 | Anthony Tshehla |
KO | 7 (12) | 2005-03-11 | Wild Coast Sun, Mzamba |
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| Loss | 27–3 | Cassius Baloyi |
TKO | 11 (12) | 2002-10-26 | Carnival City, Brakpan |
For IBO Super featherweight title |
| Loss | 27–2 |  Frank Toledo |
UD | 12 (12) | 2001-04-06 | Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas |
Lost IBF Featherweight title |
| Win | 27–1 |  Paul Ingle |
TKO | 12 (12) | 2000-12-16 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield |
Won IBF & IBO Featherweight title |
| Win | 26–1 |  Héctor Lizárraga |
MD | 10 (10) | 1999-11-19 | DC Armory, Washington |
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| Win | 25–1 |  Maxim Pugachev |
TKO | 3 (8) | 1999-09-24 | Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil |
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| Win | 24–1 | David Turner |
UD | 10 (10) | 1998-11-18 | Civic Center, La Porte |
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| Win | 23–1 |  Dino Olivetti |
RTD | 5 (10) | 1998-07-28 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
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| Win | 22–1 |  Mustapha Hame |
UD | 10 (10) | 1998-03-21 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
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| Loss | 21–1 | Tim Austin |
TKO | 8 (12) | 1997-07-19 | Arena, Nashville |
Lost IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 21–0 | Aristead Clayton |
UD | 12 (12) | 1996-11-26 | Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge |
Retained IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 20–0 | Marlon Arlos |
TKO | 8 (12) | 1996-06-29 | Fort Hare University Hall, Alice |
Retained IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 19–0 |  Ancee Gedeon |
KO | 11 (12) | 1996-04-02 | Civic Center, Providence |
Retained IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 18–0 |  Reynaldo Hurtado |
KO | 2 (12) | 1995-11-25 | Basil Kenyon Stadium, East London |
Retained IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 17–0 |  Sammy Stewart |
UD | 12 (12) | 1995-07-04 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
Retained IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 16–0 | Harold Mestre |
KO | 2 (12) | 1995-04-29 | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
Won IBF Bantamweight title |
| Win | 15–0 |  Eddy Saenz |
TKO | 4 (10) | 1995-03-04 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
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| Win | 14–0 |  Jose Ayala |
UD | 10 (10) | 1994-11-19 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal |
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| Win | 13–0 | Javier Diaz |
UD | 10 (10) | 1994-10-15 | Martin Field, Laredo |
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| Win | 12–0 | Derrick Whiteboy |
SD | 12 (12) | 1994-05-29 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town |
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| Win | 11–0 | Sipho Cekiso |
KO | 2 (8) | 1993-05-09 | Selbourne Park, East London |
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| Win | 10–0 | Raymond Molefi |
TKO | 6 (8) | 1992-09-26 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 9–0 | Zolani Makhubalo |
PTS | 10 (10) | 1992-04-12 | Mdantsane Sun, East London |
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| Win | 8–0 | Mxolisi Mayekiso |
PTS | 8 (8) | 1991-11-17 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 7–0 | Philani Kali |
TKO | 2 (8) | 1991-10-13 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 6–0 | Xolile Duda |
KO | 2 (6) | 1990-11-25 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 5–0 | David Molahloe |
TKO | 2 (6) | 1990-10-14 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 4–0 | Thembikile Blaweni |
KO | 1 (4) | 1990-08-26 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 3–0 | Dolly Qhoni |
PTS | 6 (6) | 1990-05-05 | Gompo Hall, East London |
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| Win | 2–0 | Dallas Mooi |
KO | 3 (6) | 1989-10-29 | Gompo Hall, East London |
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| Win | 1–0 | Makhosandile Mbiza |
TKO | 3 (6) | 1989-07-30 | Independence Stadium, Bisho |
Professional debut |
References
- "Botile still praying for Ingle". The telegraph. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Harold Mestre |
IBF bantamweight champion April 29, 1995 – July 19, 1997 |
Succeeded by Tim Austin | ||
| Preceded by Paul Ingle |
IBF featherweight champion December 16, 2000 – April 6, 2001 |
Succeeded by Frank Toledo | ||
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Paul Ingle |
IBO featherweight champion December 16, 2000 – 2001 |
Vacant Title next held by Marco Antonio Barrera | ||