Simpiwe Vetyeka

Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former WBA (Undisputed) and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.

Vetyeka's career came to an end after he broke both his legs in a car accident in 2018.

Professional career

Vetyeka vs. John Vetyeka won the WBA Super World featherweight title by defeating Chris John on 6 December 2013, when John retired on his stool after the sixth of twelve rounds. Vetyeka's IBO featherweight title was also on the line. It was John's first professional loss and brought his ten-year WBA title reign to an end, sending him into retirement.

Vetyeka vs. Donaire Vetyeka fought Filipino Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Super) featherweight title on 31 May 2014 at The Venetian Macao Hotel & Resort's Cotai Arena in Macau of the Special administrative regions in China. Vetyeka was dropped by Donaire in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook. The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round rang due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental headbutt. Vetyeka lost the bout via unanimous technical decision.

Vetyeka vs. Reyes On 12 December 2014, Vetyeka faced Arturo Santos Reyes. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 120–108, 119-111 and 118–112 in favor of Vetyeka.

Vetyeka vs. Puente On 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth-round KO.

Vetyeka vs. Tameda On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record