Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African

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. He is a former

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and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.

Professional career

Vetyeka vs. John

Vetyeka won the WBA Super World featherweight title by defeating Chris John on December 6, 2013, when John retired on his stool after the sixth of twelve rounds. Vetyeka's IBO featherweight title was also on the line. It was John's first professional loss and brought his ten-year WBA title reign to an end, sending him into retirement.

Vetyeka vs. Donaire

Vetyeka fought Filipino

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for the

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featherweight title on May 31, 2014 at

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Hotel & Resort's Cotai Arena in

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of the

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. Vetyeka was dropped by Donaire in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook. The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round rang due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental headbutt. Vetyeka lost the bout via unanimous technical decision.

Vetyeka vs. Reyes

On 12 December 2014, Vetyeka faced

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. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 120-108, 119-111 and 118-112 in favor of Vetyeka.

Vetyeka vs. Puente

In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.

Vetyeka vs. Tameda

On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

References

External links

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