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Gideon Buthelezi

{{short description|South African boxer}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}

{{Use South African English|date=May 2012}}

{{Infobox boxer

|name= Gideon Buthelezi

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|realname = Gideon Bongani

|nickname = Hardcore{{Cite web

|url=http://www.starafrica.com/en/more-sports/detail-news/view/south-african-buthelezi-in-world-title-s-182693.html

|title=South African Buthelezi in world title shot

|date=8 August 2011

|publisher=Starafrica.com

|accessdate=17 August 2011

|url-status=dead

|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321003247/http://www.starafrica.com/en/more-sports/detail-news/view/south-african-buthelezi-in-world-title-s-182693.html

|archivedate=21 March 2012

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|nationality = South African

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1986|7|16}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldengloves.co.za/boxing-news/gideon-buthelezi-could-be-looking-at-unbeaten-budler/ |title=Gideon Buthelezi Could Be Looking at Unbeaten Budler! |date=1 September 2010 |publisher=Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters |accessdate=17 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005050957/http://www.goldengloves.co.za/boxing-news/gideon-buthelezi-could-be-looking-at-unbeaten-budler/ |archivedate=5 October 2011 }}

|death_date =

|birth_place = Boipatong, Gauteng, South Africa{{Cite web |url=http://www.goldengloves.co.za/boxing-news/night-of-the-big-little-men-hots-up/ |title=Night of the Big Little Men hots up |date=13 January 2011 |publisher=Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters |accessdate=17 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911154739/http://www.goldengloves.co.za/boxing-news/night-of-the-big-little-men-hots-up/ |archivedate=11 September 2011 }}

|style = southpaw

|total = 29

|wins = 23

|KO = 5

|losses = 6

|draws =

|no contests =

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Gideon Buthelezi (born 16 July 1986) is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO super-flyweight title since 2015, and previously the IBO minimumweight and light-flyweight titles between 2010 and 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/365040|title=BoxRec: Gideon Buthelezi|website=boxrec.com|access-date=29 March 2020}}

Personal

Buthelezi was born Bongani Gideon and resides in Boipatong, Gauteng.He has 3 children.

Buthelezi is the second born of the late Nomvula Buthelezi. He has two siblings, Kgalalelo Tshetlo and Stella Malwazi Buthelezi

Professional career

= Buthelezi vs. Liriano =

On 29 April 2016, Buthelezi fought and defeated Diego Liriano via unanimous decision, winning on each of the three scorecards, 120–108, 119–109 and 108–111.{{Cite web |title=Buthelezi vs Liriano – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/buthelezi-vs-liriano/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}

= Buthelezi vs. Leone =

On 27 July 2018, Buthelezi fought Lucas Leone. Buthelezi won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Buthelezi vs Leone – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/buthelezi-vs-leone/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}

Professional boxing record

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|ko-wins=5

|ko-losses=4

|dec-wins=18

|dec-losses=2

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{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

29

|{{no2}}Loss

|23–6

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Dave Apolinario

|KO

|1 (12), {{small|2:50}}

|29 July 2022

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant IBO flyweight title}}

28

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NAM}} Jonas Matheus

|SD

|10

|27 Nov 2021

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|

27

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Adrian Jimenez

|TKO

|1 (12), {{small|1:55}}

|27 Jul 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBO super flyweight title}}

26

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} Lucas Fernandez

|UD

|12

|27 Jul 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBO super flyweight title}}

25

|{{yes2}}Win

|20–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Ryan Rey Ponteras

|UD

|12

|28 Jul 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBO super flyweight title}}

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Angel Aviles Armenta

|UD

|12

|31 Mar 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Indoor Sports Centre, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBO super flyweight title}}

23

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Doctor Ntsele

|PTS

|8

|16 Dec 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa}}

|

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|DOM}} Diego Luis Pichardo Liriano

|UD

|12

|29 Apr 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBO super flyweight title}}

21

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Makazole Tete

|UD

|12

|18 Dec 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBO super flyweight title}}

20

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Doctor Ntsele

|PTS

|12

|9 Oct 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Pacofs Arena, Bloemfontein, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA Pan African super flyweight title}}

19

|{{no2}}Loss

|14–5

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Lwandile Sityatha

|SD

|12

|24 Jul 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For IBO super flyweight title}}

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–4

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NAM}} Immanuel Naidjala

|SD

|12

|6 Dec 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|NAM}} Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBO Africa bantamweight title}}

17

|{{no2}}Loss

|13–4

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Edrin Dapudong

|KO

|1 (12), {{small|2:29}}

|15 Jun 2013

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBO super flyweight title}}

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–3

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Edrin Dapudong

|SD

|12

|10 Nov 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBO super flyweight title}}

15

|{{no2}}Loss

|12–3

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Adrián Hernández

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

|2 (12), {{small|2:20}}

|24 Sep 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}} Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC light flyweight title}}

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Hekkie Budler

|SD

|12

|27 Jan 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won IBO light flyweight title}}

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Julius Alcos

|UD

|10

|18 Sep 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PHI}} Ronelle Ferreras

|UD

|12

|19 Jun 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBO minimumweight title}}

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Nelson Mtshali

|TKO

|4 (12), {{small|1:04}}

|22 Jan 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Bloemfontein City Hall, Bloemfontein, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO Africa minimumweight title}}

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Thobani Mbangeni

|TKO

|1 (6)

|7 Aug 2009

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Mangaung Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, South Africa}}

|

9

|{{no2}}Loss

|7–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Tshepo Lefele

|TKO

|6 (12), {{small|2:36}}

|12 Sep 2008

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Multipurpose Centre, Kestell, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost South African minimumweight title}}

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Jonas Kgasago

|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}

|12

|30 May 2008

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won South African minimumweight title}}

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Thobani Mbangeni

|PTS

|6

|25 Aug 2007

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa}}

|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Pule Nhlapo

|UD

|4

|9 Mar 2007

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Emnothweni Casino, Nelspruit, South Africa}}

|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Toto Twani

|PTS

|4

|19 Jan 2007

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Masizakhe Arena, Carletonville, South Africa}}

|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Siviwe Ntsiko

|TKO

|3 (4)

|25 Nov 2006

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Rustenberg, South Africa}}

|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Vuyisele Tshembese

|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}

|4

|28 Oct 2006

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa}}

|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SAF}} Alex Malefyane

|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}

|3 (4)

|12 Aug 2006

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Durban, South Africa}}

|

1

|{{no2}}Loss

|0–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NGA}} Nestor Bolum

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}

|4

|21 Jul 2006

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|{{flagicon|SAF}} Goldfields Arena, Carletonville, South Africa}}

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References

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External links

  • {{boxrec|id=365040}}
  • [https://box.live/boxers/gideon-buthelezi/ Gideon Buthelezi – Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]

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Category:1986 births

Category:Living people

Category:People from Boipatong

Category:Zulu people

Category:Mini-flyweight boxers

Category:South African male boxers

Category:Boxers from Gauteng

Category:21st-century South African sportsmen

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