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Moruti Mthalane

Professional Record
40
Wins
3
Losses
0
Draws
2665%
Wins by KO
43 professional bouts · 93% win rate
Age
43
Division
Fly
Stance
orthodox
Nation
South Africa
Moruti Mthalane is a professional flyweight boxer from Gauteng, South Africa, a professional since 2000. Follow Moruti's complete fight record, title reigns, opponents and results on Octafield.
43
Pro bouts
270
Rounds boxed
22
Title fights
8
Countries
2000
Pro since
1
Win streak
Octafield Boxing Insight
Derived from all 43 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.
65%
Wins inside
4.7
Avg finish round
95.3%
Never stopped
19-3
In title fights
The Finishing Clock
When Moruti's fights end, round by round
R1
2
R2
2
R3
7
R4
2
R5
5
R6
3
R7
2
R8
1
R9
2
R10
2
R11
–
R12
–
■ stoppage wins  ■ stopped · 50% of stoppage wins land in the first four rounds.
How His Fights End
43 bouts, 270 rounds boxed
Won inside the distance26
Won on the cards14
Lost on the cards1
Stopped2
Average bout 6.3 rounds — 10 across the last five years.
Fortress vs Road
Record at home against record abroad
34–1In South Africa97%
6–2Abroad75%
A 22-point swing — the clearest split in his record.
Championship Pedigree
51% of his career has been for a belt
19–3
Title fights
21–0
Everything else
21 wins from 24 scheduled twelve-round bouts.
Activity & Mileage
Bouts per year across the whole career
20002022
190d
Avg between
1409d
Since last
16
Best run
Signature Wins
Akira Yaegashi
TKO 9 · 23 Dec 2019
Retained IBF flyweight title
Masayuki Kuroda
UD · 13 May 2019
Retained IBF flyweight title
Masahiro Sakamoto
TKO 10 · 31 Dec 2018
Retained IBF flyweight title
Muhammad Waseem
UD · 15 Jul 2018
Won vacant IBF flyweight title
Moruti Mthalane — Frequently Asked

What is Moruti Mthalane's professional boxing record?

Moruti Mthalane has a professional record of 40-3-0, with 26 of his 40 wins coming by knockout. He has boxed 270 rounds across 43 professional fights since turning professional in 2000.

How many of Moruti Mthalane's fights end inside the distance?

65% of Moruti Mthalane's wins have come inside the distance (26 stoppages from 40 wins), at an average of round 4.7. 50% of his stoppage wins arrive in the first four rounds.

Has Moruti Mthalane ever been knocked out?

Moruti Mthalane has been stopped 2 times in 43 professional fights — he has gone the distance in 95.3% of his career.

What is Moruti Mthalane's record in world title fights?

Moruti Mthalane is 19-3 in title fights, which account for 51% of his 43 professional bouts.

What weight divisions has Moruti Mthalane fought at?

Moruti Mthalane has campaigned at Flyweight (2000–2022, 43 bouts).

When did Moruti Mthalane last fight, and what happened?

Moruti Mthalane last fought on 02 Oct 2022 against Diomel Diocos at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He won by PTS.

Where is Moruti Mthalane from and how old is he?

Moruti Mthalane was born on 06 Oct 1982 in Gauteng, South Africa, making him 43. He fights out of a orthodox stance, stands ?cm tall with a ?cm reach.

Complete Professional Record
43 shown
#ResultRecordOpponentMethodRoundDateVenue
43Win40–3Diomel DiocosPTS10 rds02 Oct 2022Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
42Loss39–3Sunny Edwards● Title
Lost IBF flyweight title
UD12 rds30 Apr 2021York Hall, London, England
41Win39–2Akira Yaegashi● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO9 of 1223 Dec 2019Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan
40Win38–2Masayuki Kuroda● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
UD12 rds13 May 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
39Win37–2Masahiro Sakamoto● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO10 of 1231 Dec 2018Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR
38Win36–2Muhammad Waseem● Title
Won vacant IBF flyweight title
UD12 rds15 Jul 2018Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
37Win35–2Ardin Diale● Title
Won vacant IBF International flyweight title
TKO2 of 1227 Oct 2017Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa
36Win34–2Isaac QuayeTKO2 of 1024 Sept 2017Ramosa Community Hall, Mohlakeng, South Africa
35Win33–2Genisis Libranza● Title
Retained IBO flyweight title
KO4 of 1228 Apr 2017Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
34Win32–2Renz Rosia● Title
Retained IBO flyweight title
TKO9 of 1215 Dec 2015Olive Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
33Win31–2Odilon Zaleta● Title
Retained IBO flyweight title
UD12 rds26 Oct 2014International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
32Win30–2Jether Oliva● Title
Won vacant IBO flyweight title
SD12 rds15 Mar 2014International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
31Win29–2Ricardo Núñez● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO8 of 1201 Sept 2012Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
30Win28–2Andrea Sarritzu● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO7 of 1228 Oct 2011PalaRockfeller, Cagliari, Italy
29Win27–2Johnriel Casimero● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO5 of 1226 Mar 2011Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
28Win26–2Zolani Tete● Title
Retained IBF flyweight title
TKO5 of 1201 Sept 2010Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
27Win25–2Julio César Miranda● Title
Won vacant IBF flyweight title
UD12 rds20 Nov 2009Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
26Win24–2Lehlohonolo RamagoleKO3 of 1218 Apr 2009North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
25Loss23–2Nonito Donaire● Title
For IBF and IBO flyweight titles
TKO6 of 1201 Nov 2008Mandalay Bay Events Center, Nevada, US
24Win23–1Hussein HusseinUD12 rds05 Jul 2008Jan Smuts Stadium, East London, South Africa
23Win22–1Joel Kunene● Title
Retained South African flyweight title
TKO5 of 1212 Apr 2008North-West University Sports Complex, Mahikeng, South Africa
22Win21–1Apol Suico● Title
Won vacant WBC International flyweight title
TKO1 of 1229 Sept 2007Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
21Win20–1Xola Sifama● Title
Retained South African flyweight title
TKO5 of 1216 Jun 2007Jabulani Mall, Soweto, South Africa
20Win19–1Zamumzi Xola● Title
Retained South African flyweight title
TKO3 of 1201 Dec 2006Orlando Communal Hall, Soweto, South Africa
19Win18–1Akhona Aliva● Title
Won South African flyweight title
KO6 of 1211 Aug 2006Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
18Win17–1Mbulelo NyandaTKO4 of 803 Sept 2005Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
17Win16–1Thembelani MaphumaKO6 of 828 May 2005Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
16Win15–1Siphiwe KhumaloPTS6 rds12 Mar 2005Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
15Loss14–1Nkqubela Gwazela● Title
For South African and vacant WBC International flyweight titles
TKO10 of 1224 Sept 2004Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
14Win14–0Vincent MogotsiTKO7 of 826 Jun 2004Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
13Win13–0Joel KunenePTS6 rds08 May 2004Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
12Win12–0Thabo TshehlaTKO3 of 424 Feb 2004Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
11Win11–0Piet NkateTKO3 of 628 Nov 2003Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
10Win10–0Siphiwe KhumaloTKO5 of 630 Sept 2003Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
9Win9–0Mpumezi MazantsiKO1 of 415 Aug 2003Inst. of Technology Hall, Durban, South Africa
8Win8–0Nelson SebobisoPTS6 rds25 Jun 2003Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
7Win7–0Joel KunenePTS8 rds07 Dec 2002The Arena, Durban, South Africa
6Win6–0Nyiko ZithaTKO3 of 413 Jul 2002Town Hall, Giyani, South Africa
5Win5–0Sibonelo GumedePTS4 rds14 Dec 2001DLI Hall, Durban, South Africa
4Win4–0Wiseman MnguniTKO3 of 408 Jul 2001The Arena, Durban, South Africa
3Win3–0Sibongakonke MchunuPTS4 rds27 Apr 2001The Arena, Durban, South Africa
2Win2–0Ishmael MtshaliPTS4 rds21 Jan 2001The Arena, Durban, South Africa
1Win1–0Wiseman MnguniKO3 of 410 Dec 2000The Arena, Durban, South Africa
Fight record compiled from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.
Divisions Campaigned
Flyweight40-3
2000–2022 · 43 bouts · 22 title
Division taken from each bout’s sanctioned title where stated, and carried forward from the nearest stated bout otherwise.
Tale of the Tape
Age43
Born06 Oct 1982
Stanceorthodox
DivisionFlyweight
Pro debut2000
KO rate65%
Gauteng, South Africa
Fortress
6
Park Station Concourse
6 of 43 professional bouts staged at one venue.
Last Time Out
Win · PTS
Diomel Diocos
02 Oct 2022 · Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Current run: 1 win in a row
Where He’s Fought
South Africa35
Japan2
England1
SAR1
Malaysia1
Panama1
Italy1
US1
Debut 10 Dec 2000 vs Wiseman Mnguni.