Moruti Mthalane

Name: Moruti Mthalane
Alias: Babyface
Hometown: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Birthplace: Gauteng, South Africa
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 160cm
Reach: 169cm
Pro Boxer: Record

• Trainers: Nick Durandt (former), Colin Nathan (2015-current)

Career Factoids

• 9 opponents (6 by KO) beaten in world championship bouts.
• Has a record of 9-1 (6 KOs) in major World Title fights.
• Has a record of 13-1 (8 KOs) in World Title fights including the IBO.

• Has a record of 4-1 (3 KOs) against reigning, future and former world title holders.
  • Won against Julio Cesar Miranda, Zolani Tete, John Riel Casimero, and Akira Yaegashi.
  • Lost against Nonito Donaire.
• Has a record of 6-1 (4 KOs) in fights outside his native South Africa.

World Titles

• IBF Flyweight World Title (Nov 2009 - Jan 2014; 4 defenses - stripped)
• IBF Flyweight World Title (Jul 2018 - present; 3 defenses)

Regional & Minor Titles

• IBO Flyweight Title (March 2014 - August 2017, 3 defences)
• IBF International Flyweight Title (October 2017)
• WBC International Flyweight Title (September 2007)
• South African Flyweight Title (August 2006)

Preceded by: Nonito Donaire Vacated	IBF Flyweight Champion 2009 Nov 20 – 2014 Jan 13 Vacated	Succeeded by: Amnat Ruenroeng
Preceded by: Donnie Nietes Vacated	IBF Flyweight Champion 2018 Jul 15 – present	Succeeded by: —