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Ndulani was scheduled to challenge the reigning [[International Boxing Organization|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.<ref>{{cite |
Ndulani was scheduled to challenge the reigning [[International Boxing Organization|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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Ron |title=Boxing News: Two local fighters meet for IBO mini-flyweight belt |url=https://fightnews.com/two-local-fighters-meet-for-ibo-mini-flyweight-belt/113101 |access-date=28 January 2022 |work=fightnews.com |date=20 May 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Magasela |first1=Bongani |title='It's good Ndulani is darkhorse versus Joyi' |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/boxing/2021-05-20-its-good-ndulani-is-darkhorse-versus-joyi/ |website=sowetanlive.co.za |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Magasela |first1=Bongani |title=Overweight Joyi surrenders IBO title without a fight |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/boxing/2021-05-21-overweight-joyi-surrenders-ibo-title-without-a-fight/ |website=sowetanlive.co.za |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Ron |title=Ndulani beats Joyi to win IBO minimumweight belt |url=https://supersport.com/boxing/news/210521_Ndulani_beats_Joyi_to_win_IBO_minimumweight_belt |website=supersport.com |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zifo |first1=Mesuli |title=Ndulani faces major challenges ahead of world title bout |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/sport/boxing-mecca/2021-10-27-ndulani-faces-major-challenges-ahead-of-world-title-bout/ |website=dispatchlive.co.za |access-date=5 November 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Ron |title=Ndulani retains IBO minimumweight belt on split decision |url=https://supersport.com/boxing/news/211127_Ndulani_retains_IBO_minimumweight_belt_on_split_decision |website=supersport.com |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zifo |first1=Mesuli |title=Ndulani faces major challenges ahead of world title bout |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/sport/boxing-mecca/2021-10-27-ndulani-faces-major-challenges-ahead-of-world-title-bout/ |website=dispatchlive.co.za |access-date=5 November 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Ron |title=Ndulani retains IBO minimumweight belt on split decision |url=https://supersport.com/boxing/news/211127_Ndulani_retains_IBO_minimumweight_belt_on_split_decision |website=supersport.com |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> |
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Ayanda Ndulani | |
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| Born | April 4, 1997 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Mini flyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 15 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
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 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 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
| 15 fights | 12 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 |  Siphamandla Baleni
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SD | 12 | Nov 27, 2021 | International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
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Retained the IBO minimumweight title |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Nkosinathi Joyi
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KO | 4 (12), 1:31 | May 21, 2021 | International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Wins the vacant IBO minimumweight title |
| 13 | Win | 10–2–1 | Loyiso Ngantweni
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UD | 10 | Sep 28, 2019 | International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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| 12 | Loss | 9–2–1 | Siphamandla Baleni
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UD | 12 | Jun 16, 2019 | Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
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For the vacant WBO Africa Minimumweight title |
| 11 | Win | 9–1–1 | Xolisa Magusha
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UD | 12 | Jul 29, 2018 | Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Wins the vacant African Boxing Union Minimum Title. |
| 10 | Win | 8–1–1 | Khanyiso Siko
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PTS | 10 | Apr 29, 2018 | Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
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Wins the vacant Eastern Cape mini flyweight title. |
| 9 | Win | 7–1–1 | Daluxolo Mangcotywa
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PTS | 4 | Dec 10, 2017 | Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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| 8 | Win | 6–1–1 | Thandolwethu Hlangani
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TKO | 3 (6), 1:03 | Jul 30, 2017 | Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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| 7 | Loss | 5–1–1 | Xolisa Magusha
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TKO | 3 (8), 1:46 | Nov 20, 2016 | Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Ndikho Magadaza
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TKO | 12 (12), 1:39 | Sep 23, 2016 | OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa
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Wins vacant World Boxing Federation African Minimum Title. |
| 5 | Draw | 4–0–1 | Deejay Kriel
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SD | 6 | Apr 24, 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Malibongwe Mashalaba
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PTS | 4 | Nov 29, 2015 | Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Yanga Sigqibo
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PTS | 4 | Oct 2, 2015 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Anele Komana
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PTS | 4 | Aug 29, 2015 | Chris Nissen Primary School, Knysna, South Africa
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Vuyani Swartbooi
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TKO | 4 (4), 2:44 | Jun 27, 2015 | Port Alfred, South Africa
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References
- ^ "Rankings". tbrb.org. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Boxing Ratings Minimum". boxrec.com. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Magasela, Bongani. "IBO justifies green light for Ndulani's challenge of Joyi". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Ron (May 20, 2021). "Boxing News: Two local fighters meet for IBO mini-flyweight belt". fightnews.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Magasela, Bongani. "'It's good Ndulani is darkhorse versus Joyi'". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Magasela, Bongani. "Overweight Joyi surrenders IBO title without a fight". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Ron. "Ndulani beats Joyi to win IBO minimumweight belt". supersport.com. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Zifo, Mesuli. "Ndulani faces major challenges ahead of world title bout". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Ron. "Ndulani retains IBO minimumweight belt on split decision". supersport.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
External links
- Boxing record for Ayanda Ndulani from BoxRec (registration required)