Welcome Ncita
Welcome Ncita (born 25 October 1965) is a retired professional boxer and former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion. Ncita was born in Mdantsane, South Africa.
| Welcome Ncita | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Hawk |
| Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Born | October 25, 1965 Mdantsane, South Africa |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Known as "The Hawk", Ncita turned professional in 1984 and in 1990 captured the International Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight Title with a victory over Fabrice Benichou in a bout that took place in Tel Aviv.[1] Ncita defended the title six times before losing it to Kennedy McKinney in 1992. He lost a rematch by decision to McKinney in 1994, a fight in which McKinney was knocked down in round five, but Ncita's left eye swelled shut midway through the bout. Ncita retired in 1998.
References
- Fleischer, Nat; Andre, Sam; Rafael, Don (2001). An Illustrated History of Boxing. Kensington Publishing Corporation. p. 363. ISBN 9780806522012. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Welcome Ncita from BoxRec retrieved 19th Dec 2010
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Fabrice Benichou |
IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 10 Mar 1990– 2 Dec 1992 |
Succeeded by Kennedy McKinney |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.