Ayanda Ndulani

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Ayanda Ndulani
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini flyweight
NationalitySouth African
Born (1997-04-04) April 4, 1997 (age 24)
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins12
Wins by KO4
Losses2
Draws1

Ayanda Ndulani (born April 4, 1997) is a South African professional boxer who has held the IBO minimumweight title since May 2021.

As of September 2021, he is ranked as the third best mini flyweight in the world by BoxRec and eight best by the TBRB.[1][2]

Professional boxing career[]

Early career[]

Ndulani made his professional debut against Vuyani Swartbooi on June 27, 2015. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout. He amassed a 10-2-1 record during the next four years, before making his first world title challenge.[3]

IBO minimumweight champion[]

Ndulani vs. Joyi[]

Ndulani was scheduled to challenge the reigning IBO minimumweight champion Nkosinathi Joyi on May 21, 2021, at the International Convention Centre in East London, Eastern Cape. Both fighters came into the bout after a two year absence from the sport, with Ndulani's last fight taking place on September 28, 2019, while Joyi's last fight took place on December 16, 2019.[4] The incumbent champion was regarded as the favorite to regain the title, while Ndulani came in as a moderate underdog and was dubbed a darkhorse versus Joyi.[5] Joyi weighed in at 48.10kg, which was almost 500g above the 47.63kg limit. Accordingly, he was stripped of the title, leaving Ndulani as the only one eligible to capture the now vacant belt.[6] Ndulani won the fight by a fourth-round knockout. The visibly drained Joyi was knocked down twice in the second round, although he was able to beat the eight count both times. The former champion was once again floored at the 1:31 minute mark of the fourth round, after which the referee decided to stop the fight.[7]

Ndulani vs. Baleni[]

Ndulani is scheduled to make his maiden IBO minimumweight title defense against the former WBO Global and African minimumweight champion Siphamandla Baleni. The bout is scheduled to take place on November 26, 2021, at a venue and location yet to be determined.[8] Ndulani won the rematch by split decision, with two judges awarding him a 117-111 and 116-112 scorecards respectively, while the third judge scored it 118-114 for Baleni.[9]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
15 fights 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 1
By decision 8 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
15 Win 12–2–1 South Africa Siphamandla Baleni SD 12 Nov 27, 2021 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa Retained the IBO minimumweight title
14 Win 11–2–1 South Africa Nkosinathi Joyi KO 4 (12), 1:31 May 21, 2021 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Wins the vacant IBO minimumweight title
13 Win 10–2–1 South Africa Loyiso Ngantweni UD 10 Sep 28, 2019 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
12 Loss 9–2–1 South Africa Siphamandla Baleni UD 12 Jun 16, 2019 South Africa Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa For the vacant WBO Africa Minimumweight title
11 Win 9–1–1 South Africa Xolisa Magusha UD 12 Jul 29, 2018 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Wins the vacant African Boxing Union Minimum Title.
10 Win 8–1–1 South Africa Khanyiso Siko PTS 10 Apr 29, 2018 South Africa Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa Wins the vacant Eastern Cape mini flyweight title.
9 Win 7–1–1 South Africa Daluxolo Mangcotywa PTS 4 Dec 10, 2017 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
8 Win 6–1–1 South Africa Thandolwethu Hlangani TKO 3 (6), 1:03 Jul 30, 2017 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
7 Loss 5–1–1 South Africa Xolisa Magusha TKO 3 (8), 1:46 Nov 20, 2016 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
6 Win 5–0–1 South Africa Ndikho Magadaza TKO 12 (12), 1:39 Sep 23, 2016 South Africa OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Wins vacant World Boxing Federation African Minimum Title.
5 Draw 4–0–1 South Africa Deejay Kriel SD 6 Apr 24, 2016 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
4 Win 4–0 South Africa Malibongwe Mashalaba PTS 4 Nov 29, 2015 South Africa Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 South Africa Yanga Sigqibo PTS 4 Oct 2, 2015 South Africa Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
2 Win 2–0 South Africa Anele Komana PTS 4 Aug 29, 2015 South Africa Chris Nissen Primary School, Knysna, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 South Africa Vuyani Swartbooi TKO 4 (4), 2:44 Jun 27, 2015 South Africa Port Alfred, South Africa

References[]

  1. ^ "Rankings". tbrb.org. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "Boxing Ratings Minimum". boxrec.com. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Magasela, Bongani. "IBO justifies green light for Ndulani's challenge of Joyi". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Jackson, Ron (May 20, 2021). "Boxing News: Two local fighters meet for IBO mini-flyweight belt". fightnews.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Magasela, Bongani. "'It's good Ndulani is darkhorse versus Joyi'". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  6. ^ Magasela, Bongani. "Overweight Joyi surrenders IBO title without a fight". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Jackson, Ron. "Ndulani beats Joyi to win IBO minimumweight belt". supersport.com. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  8. ^ Zifo, Mesuli. "Ndulani faces major challenges ahead of world title bout". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  9. ^ Jackson, Ron. "Ndulani retains IBO minimumweight belt on split decision". supersport.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.

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