Silence Mabuza
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Silence Mabuza is a professional boxer
in the bantamweight
(118 lb
) division, and as of Jan. 6, 2008, is a former two time holder of the International Boxing Organization
's world Bantamweight title.
Mabuza, who reportedly had more than 400 amateur bouts, started his pro career on Nov. 28, 1999, with a second-round TKO of Masinghita Hlungwane (lifetime record 1-3) at Portuguese Hall, in Johannesburg
, Gauteng, South Africa
. He carved through six more opponents, all by knockout, in his native South Africa, before branching out to fight British journeyman Anthony Hanna (lifetime 22-77-7 as of Dec. 12, 2008) on April 4, 2004, in Liverpool
. Mabuza won by decision.
Known as "African Spice" or "The Real Deal," typically fighting in white trunks decorated with a leopard-print "skirt" of wide tassels, Mabuza returned to South Africa to log two more wins, running his record to 10-0, before taking the International Boxing Organization
world Bantamweight title from Colombia's Jose Sanjuanelo with a sixth-round TKO on March 2, 2002, at Carnival City in Brakpan, South Africa.
Mabuza won his next seven fights, five by knockout, successfully defending his title six times, between July 27, 2002 (TKO of Zolile Mbityi in South Africa) and May 13, 2005 (unanimous decision over Cruz Carbajal
at the Plaza Hotel & Casino
, Las Vegas
, Nevada
). Having earned a shot at the International Boxing Federation
Bantamweight title held by Rafael Marquez (boxer)
, Mabuza met that champion on Nov. 5, 2005, in Lake Tahoe
, Nevada
, but was stopped in the fourth round by a serious cut over his right eye. (He was also cut under his left eye, and had been knocked down in Round 1). Mabuza lost his IBO title to Marquez, who unified the two belts.
Mabuza traveled to New York City
to defeat Ricardo Vargas in a 12-round, unanimous decision on April 20, 2006, to gain a second title shot vs. Marquez, for the IBO and IBF Bantamweight titles. This time, on Aug. 5, 2006, again in Lake Tahoe, Mabuza lasted much longer, but lost when his corner threw in the towel in the ninth round. Marquez had scored a disallowed knockdown due to a low blow in the second, but thereafter had bloodied Mabuza's nose, cut him beside the right eye, and dealt two parallel cuts on his left cheek in Round 8. Mabuza had fought through a swollen right eye for five rounds, as well, when the fight was stopped after two rounds in which the action heavily favored Marquez.
Mabuza has since returned to his home in South Africa, where he has continued to fight, logging three victories since his second title-shot loss to Marquez. He stopped Tanzanian Mbwana Matumla in the fifth round on May 12, 2007, to regain the IBO Bantamweight title, which had been vacated by Marquez's ascension to the Super Bantamweight
division. Mabuza defeated Eden Sonsona
of the Philippines
to defend his title on Feb. 2, 2008, when the challenger retired from the bout after being knocked down at the final bell of Round 8. On Jan. 5, 2008) he defeated Damian David Marchiano of Argentina
by TKO on May 31, 2008, to put Mabuza's sanctioned record at 22-2 with 16 knockouts. http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=21504&cat=boxer
On May 29 2009 Mabuza suffered his third loss to Colombian
Yonny Perez by TKO in the 12th round in an IBF
Bantamweight eliminator.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
in the bantamweight
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
(118 lb
Pound (mass)
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) division, and as of Jan. 6, 2008, is a former two time holder of the International Boxing Organization
International Boxing Organization
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's world Bantamweight title.
Mabuza, who reportedly had more than 400 amateur bouts, started his pro career on Nov. 28, 1999, with a second-round TKO of Masinghita Hlungwane (lifetime record 1-3) at Portuguese Hall, in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, Gauteng, South Africa
South Africa
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. He carved through six more opponents, all by knockout, in his native South Africa, before branching out to fight British journeyman Anthony Hanna (lifetime 22-77-7 as of Dec. 12, 2008) on April 4, 2004, in Liverpool
Liverpool
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. Mabuza won by decision.
Known as "African Spice" or "The Real Deal," typically fighting in white trunks decorated with a leopard-print "skirt" of wide tassels, Mabuza returned to South Africa to log two more wins, running his record to 10-0, before taking the International Boxing Organization
International Boxing Organization
The International Boxing Organization is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.- Origins :...
world Bantamweight title from Colombia's Jose Sanjuanelo with a sixth-round TKO on March 2, 2002, at Carnival City in Brakpan, South Africa.
Mabuza won his next seven fights, five by knockout, successfully defending his title six times, between July 27, 2002 (TKO of Zolile Mbityi in South Africa) and May 13, 2005 (unanimous decision over Cruz Carbajal
Cruz Carbajal
Cruz Carbajal is a professional boxer of height 165 cm. He is the younger brother of Hall of Fame boxer Michael Carbajal.-Pro career:After making his debut in 1992, Carbajal won 14 of his first 17 fights...
at the Plaza Hotel & Casino
Plaza Hotel & Casino
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is a casino-hotel located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada owned by the Tamares Group and Play LV is the leaseholder and operator of the property. It currently has 1,037 rooms and suites, as well as an casino and there is more than of event space...
, Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
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, Nevada
Nevada
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). Having earned a shot at the International Boxing Federation
International Boxing Federation
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Bantamweight title held by Rafael Marquez (boxer)
Rafael Márquez (boxer)
Rafael Márquez Méndez is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former world champion at the IBF / IBO Bantamweight and WBC Super Bantamweight divisions....
, Mabuza met that champion on Nov. 5, 2005, in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe
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, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, but was stopped in the fourth round by a serious cut over his right eye. (He was also cut under his left eye, and had been knocked down in Round 1). Mabuza lost his IBO title to Marquez, who unified the two belts.
Mabuza traveled to New York City
New York City
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to defeat Ricardo Vargas in a 12-round, unanimous decision on April 20, 2006, to gain a second title shot vs. Marquez, for the IBO and IBF Bantamweight titles. This time, on Aug. 5, 2006, again in Lake Tahoe, Mabuza lasted much longer, but lost when his corner threw in the towel in the ninth round. Marquez had scored a disallowed knockdown due to a low blow in the second, but thereafter had bloodied Mabuza's nose, cut him beside the right eye, and dealt two parallel cuts on his left cheek in Round 8. Mabuza had fought through a swollen right eye for five rounds, as well, when the fight was stopped after two rounds in which the action heavily favored Marquez.
Mabuza has since returned to his home in South Africa, where he has continued to fight, logging three victories since his second title-shot loss to Marquez. He stopped Tanzanian Mbwana Matumla in the fifth round on May 12, 2007, to regain the IBO Bantamweight title, which had been vacated by Marquez's ascension to the Super Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
division. Mabuza defeated Eden Sonsona
Eden Sonsona
Eden Sonsona , is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the cousin of fellow boxer Marvin Sonsona.Sonsona began his professional career on December 30, 2005, with a unanimous decision win over Brian Vicera...
of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
to defend his title on Feb. 2, 2008, when the challenger retired from the bout after being knocked down at the final bell of Round 8. On Jan. 5, 2008) he defeated Damian David Marchiano of Argentina
Argentina
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by TKO on May 31, 2008, to put Mabuza's sanctioned record at 22-2 with 16 knockouts. http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=21504&cat=boxer
On May 29 2009 Mabuza suffered his third loss to Colombian
Colombian people
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Yonny Perez by TKO in the 12th round in an IBF
IBF
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Bantamweight eliminator.