SPORT & NOTE
Ali FUNEKA

Male

"Rush Hour"
Lightweight, South Africa, East London
Born: March 28, 1978, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa


No amateur results

Professional record

DateOpponentPlaceResult
1995
= Sept. 24Simphiwe Xabendlini Durban, South AfricaDrew 4
+ Oct. 21Anele Mqoboli Johannesburg, South AfricaW 4
1996
Inactive
1997
= Apr. 27Nkosinatha Ndlela East London, South AfricaDrew 4
+ June 1Vuyani Jobo East London, South AfricaTKO 2
1998
+ Aug. 30Vulindlela Mlenzana East London, S.AfricaKO 6
1999
+ Mar. 27Phapama Danisa Mdantsane, South AfricaKO 2
+ Apr. 18Tembinkosi Makwedini East London, S.AfricaKO 1
+ July 10Xolile Mchiza East London, South AfricaKO 1
+ Aug. 15Phumlani Menziwa East London, South AfricaTKO 1
+ Aug. 25Edward Mpofu Secunda, South AfricaW 8
+ Oct. 17Xolani Jacobs New Brighton, South AfricaTKO 6
2000
+ May 14Mzwanele Sam East London, South AfricaW 6
+ Oct. 15Siythemba Xaka Mdantsane, South AfricaKO 3
2001
+ Feb. 25Wiseman Yonana Mdantsane, South AfricaTKO 1
+ May 27Luntu Gidana Mdantsane, South AfricaTKO 5
+ Oct. 28Mncedisi Khohliwe East London, South AfricaTKO 1
2002
- July 12Mzonke Fana Khayelitsa, South AfricaL 12
(For South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ Dec. 14Xola Ntengento Mdantsane, South AfricaTKO 5
2003
+ Apr. 5Dumisane Mofu East London, South AfricaKO 4
+ July 11Selio Hanonh Brakpan, South AfricaTKO 3
+ Aug. 2Vumile Manoggase East London, South AfricaKO 1
2004
+ Feb. 21Gabriel Phakula East London, South AfricaW 12
(Won vacant South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ July 31Elvis Makama East London, South AfricaTKO 5
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ Oct. 23Zukile Khandisa East London, South AfricaKO 1
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
2005
+ Apr. 30Danile Botman Mdantsane, South AfricaKO 2
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ Aug. 27Gabriel Phakula East London, South AfricaTKO 8
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ Dec. 17Themba Tshicila East London, South AfricaTKO 7
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
2006
+ May 27Dexter Delada East London, South AfricaKO 2
(Won vacant WBC Int’l Lightweight Title)
+ July 22Patrick Masango East London, South AfricaTKO 5
(Retained South African Super-Featherweight Title)
+ Oct. 7Anthony Tshehla East London, South AfricaKO 4
(Retained WBC Int’l Lightweight Title)
2007
+ Apr. 1Yakubu Amidu East London, South AfricaW 12
(Retained WBC Int’l Lightweight Title)
+ Sept. 23JR Sollano East London, South AfricaTKO 4
(Retained WBC Int’l Lightweight Title)
2008
+ July 5Zahir Raheem East London, South AfricaKO 4
(Won IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator)
2009
- Feb. 14Nate Campbell Sunrise, FloridaL 12
= Nov. 28 Joan GuzmanQuebec City, CanadaDraw 12 MD
(For vacant IBF Lightweight Title)
2010
- Mar. 27 Joan GuzmanLas Vegas, NevadaL 12 SD
(vacant IBF Title at stake only for Funeka) Guzman 144 lbs, Funeka 135 lbs
2011
+ Nov. 19 Zolani MaraliJohannesburg, South AfricaW 12 SD
(Won vacant World Boxing Federation Super-Lightightweight Title)
2012
- Dec. 8Zolani MaraliEast London, South AfricaL 12 UD
(Lost World Boxing Federation Super-Lightightweight Title)
2013
+ July 6Vusi DladlaEast London, South Africa KO 1
+ Sept. 30Jason BedemanKempton Park, South Africa KO 1
2014
+ May 31Mzolisi YoyoEast London, South Africa KO 4
+ Sept. 21Boitshepo MandaweMdantsane, South Africa TKO 8
+ Nov. 15Roman BelaevKempton Park, South Africa TW 11

 

Summary

Total bouts: 43, Won: 36 (29 inside the limit), Lost: 4 (0 inside the limit), Draw: 3, NC: 0