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Hekkie Budler

Professional Record
35
Wins
5
Losses
0
Draws
1029%
Wins by KO
40 professional bouts · 88% win rate
Age
38
Divisions
Light Fly / Minimum
Stance
orthodox
Nation
South Africa
Hekkie Budler is a professional minimumweight boxer from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, a professional since 2007. Follow Hekkie's complete fight record, title reigns, opponents and results on Octafield.
40
Pro bouts
332
Rounds boxed
23
Title fights
8
Countries
2007
Pro since
1
Losing run
Octafield Boxing Insight
Derived from all 40 professional outcomes — result, method, the round each bout ended, venue and title status. No punch-count data exists publicly for this fighter, so nothing here is a projection.
31%
Wins inside
3.4
Avg finish round
95%
Never stopped
18-5
In title fights
The Finishing Clock
When Hekkie's fights end, round by round
R1
5
R2
1
R3
–
R4
2
R5
–
R6
1
R7
–
R8
2
R9
1
R10
1
R11
–
R12
–
■ stoppage wins  ■ stopped · 73% of stoppage wins land in the first four rounds.
How His Fights End
40 bouts, 332 rounds boxed
Won inside the distance11
Won on the cards24
Lost on the cards3
Stopped2
Average bout 8.3 rounds — 7.3 across the last five years.
Fortress vs Road
Record at home against record abroad
28–2In South Africa93%
7–3Abroad70%
A 23-point swing — the clearest split in his record.
Championship Pedigree
57% of his career has been for a belt
18–5
Title fights
17–0
Everything else
20 wins from 25 scheduled twelve-round bouts.
Activity & Mileage
Bouts per year across the whole career
20072023
152d
Avg between
1059d
Since last
17
Best run
Signature Wins
Jonathan Almacen
UD · 22 May 2021
Won vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title
Ryoichi Taguchi
UD · 20 May 2018
Won WBA (Super), IBF, and ''The Ring'' light-flyweight titles
Joey Canoy
RTD 8 · 04 Feb 2017
Won vacant IBO light-flyweight title
Simphiwe Khonco
UD · 19 Sept 2015
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
Hekkie Budler — Frequently Asked

What is Hekkie Budler's professional boxing record?

Hekkie Budler has a professional record of 35-5-0, with 10 of his 35 wins coming by knockout. He has boxed 332 rounds across 40 professional fights since turning professional in 2007.

How many of Hekkie Budler's fights end inside the distance?

31% of Hekkie Budler's wins have come inside the distance (11 stoppages from 35 wins), at an average of round 3.4. 73% of his stoppage wins arrive in the first four rounds.

Has Hekkie Budler ever been knocked out?

Hekkie Budler has been stopped 2 times in 40 professional fights — he has gone the distance in 95% of his career.

What is Hekkie Budler's record in world title fights?

Hekkie Budler is 18-5 in title fights, which account for 57% of his 40 professional bouts.

What weight divisions has Hekkie Budler fought at?

Hekkie Budler has campaigned at Light Flyweight (2007–2023, 27 bouts), Minimumweight (2011–2016, 13 bouts).

When did Hekkie Budler last fight, and what happened?

Hekkie Budler last fought on 18 Sept 2023 against Kenshiro Teraji at Ariake Arena, Japan. He lost by TKO in round 9. For WBA (Super), WBC, and ''The Ring'' light-flyweight titles.

Where is Hekkie Budler from and how old is he?

Hekkie Budler was born on 18 May 1988 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, making him 38. He fights out of a orthodox stance, stands ?cm tall with a ?cm reach.

Complete Professional Record
40 shown
#ResultRecordOpponentMethodRoundDateVenue
40Loss35–5Kenshiro Teraji● Title
For WBA (Super), WBC, and ''The Ring'' light-flyweight titles
TKO9 of 1218 Sept 2023Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
39Win35–4Wichet SengprakhonKO1 of 1005 May 2023Unisa Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
38Win34–4Elwin SotoUD12 rds25 Jun 2022Palenque del FEX, Mexicali, Mexico
37Win33–4Jonathan Almacen● Title
Won vacant WBC Silver light-flyweight title
UD12 rds22 May 2021Booysens Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
36Loss32–4Hiroto Kyoguchi● Title
Lost WBA (Super) and ''The Ring'' light-flyweight titles
TKO10 of 1231 Dec 2018Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR
35Win32–3Ryoichi Taguchi● Title
Won WBA (Super), IBF, and ''The Ring'' light-flyweight titles
UD12 rds20 May 2018Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
34Loss31–3Milan Melindo● Title
For IBF light-flyweight title
SD12 rds16 Sept 2017Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines
33Win31–2Joey Canoy● Title
Won vacant IBO light-flyweight title
RTD8 of 1204 Feb 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
32Win30–2Siyabonga SiyoUD12 rds22 Oct 2016Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
31Loss29–2Byron Rojas● Title
Lost WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
UD12 rds19 Mar 2016Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
30Win29–1Simphiwe Khonco● Title
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
UD12 rds19 Sept 2015Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
29Win28–1Jesús Silvestre● Title
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
UD12 rds21 Feb 2015Salle des etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
28Win27–1Xiong Chaozhong● Title
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
UD12 rds25 Oct 2014Salle des etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
27Win26–1Vicha Phulaikaw● Title
Retained WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
KO8 of 1221 Jun 2014Monte Carlo Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco
26Win25–1Karluis Diaz● Title
Retained IBO minimumweight title; Won vacant WBA minimumweight title
KO1 of 1201 Mar 2014Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
25Win24–1Hugo Hernan Verchelli● Title
Retained IBO minimumweight title; Won vacant WBA interim minimumweight title
TKO4 of 1209 Nov 2013Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
24Win23–1Nkosinathi Joyi● Title
Retained IBO minimumweight title
SD12 rds15 Jun 2013Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
23Win22–1Renan Trongco● Title
Retained IBO minimumweight title
UD12 rds16 Feb 2013Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
22Win21–1Florante Condes● Title
Retained IBO minimumweight title
UD12 rds22 Sept 2012Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
21Win20–1Shamila KortmanUD8 rds26 Mar 2012Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
20Win19–1Michael Landero● Title
Won vacant IBO minimumweight title
UD12 rds24 Sept 2011Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
19Win18–1Luyanda NkwankwaKO4 of 629 May 2011Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
18Loss17–1Gideon Buthelezi● Title
Lost IBO light-flyweight title
SD12 rds27 Jan 2011Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
17Win17–0Evaristo PrimeroSD10 rds14 Aug 2010Energy Arena, Texas, U.S.
16Win16–0Juanito Rubillar● Title
Retained IBO light-flyweight title
SD12 rds19 Jun 2010Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
15Win15–0Juanito Rubillar● Title
Won vacant IBO light-flyweight title
MD12 rds27 Feb 2010Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
14Win14–0Motswaki Moselesele● Title
Retained IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title
KO1 of 1231 Oct 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
13Win13–0Doctor Ntsele● Title
Retained IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title
UD12 rds29 Sept 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12Win12–0Khanyakude MukansiUD8 rds11 Jul 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
11Win11–0Charity Mukondeleli● Title
Won vacant IBO All-Africa light-flyweight title
PTS12 rds02 Apr 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
10Win10–0Ronald ParksPTS6 rds29 Nov 2008Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
9Win9–0Dalisizwe KomaniTKO6 of 613 Sept 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
8Win8–0Ronald ParksPTS6 rds15 Jul 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
7Win7–0Loyiso NgantweniPTS6 rds30 May 2008Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
6Win6–0Khanyakude MukansiPTS6 rds29 Apr 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
5Win5–0Sibusiso TwaniPTS6 rds02 Feb 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
4Win4–0Mario GaxiolaUD4 rds28 Dec 2007River Rock Casino Resort, British Columbia, Canada
3Win3–0Sibusiso NgqalathiTKO2 of 412 Nov 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
2Win2–0Petros MahlanguTKO1 of 417 Sept 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
1Win1–0Michael SedianeTKO1 of 405 Jul 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
Fight record compiled from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.
Divisions Campaigned
Light Flyweight23-4
2007–2023 · 27 bouts · 12 title
Minimumweight12-1
2011–2016 · 13 bouts · 11 title
Division taken from each bout’s sanctioned title where stated, and carried forward from the nearest stated bout otherwise.
Tale of the Tape
Age38
Born18 May 1988
Stanceorthodox
DivisionMinimumweight
Pro debut2007
KO rate29%
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Fortress
25
Emperors Palace
25 of 40 professional bouts staged at one venue.
Last Time Out
Loss · TKO 9
Kenshiro Teraji
18 Sept 2023 · Ariake Arena, Japan
Current run: 1 loss in a row
Where He’s Fought
South Africa30
Monaco3
Japan2
Mexico1
SAR1
Philippines1
U.S.1
Canada1
Debut 05 Jul 2007 vs Michael Sediane.