Simphiwe Khonco Explained

Simphiwe Khonco
Nickname:Chain Reaction
Weight:Mini-flyweight
Height:5 ft 2 in
Reach:64+1/2 in
Nationality:South African
Birth Date:9 April 1984
Birth Place:Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Style:Orthodox
Total:28
Wins:20
Ko:7
Losses:7
No Contests:1

Simphiwe Khonco is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO mini-flyweight title from 2016 to 2019[1] and challenged for the WBA mini-flyweight title in 2015[2] and the WBC mini-flyweight title in 2019.[3]

Boxing career

IBO mini-flyweight champion

Khonco was scheduled to fight Siyabonga Siyo for the vacant IBO mini-flyweight title on June 11, 2016 at the Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The fight was a hometown bout for both competitors, as they both hailed from the Eastern Cape province of South African Republic.[4] Khonco won the fight by unanimous decision, with two of the judges scoring the fight 118-110 in his favor, while the third judge scored the fight 116-112 for him.[5]

Khonco made his first title defense against Nkosinathi Joyi on November 20, 2016.[6] It was the first time that a world title fight was held in Mthatha, South Africa.[7] Khonco won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 119-111, 119-111 and 118-112.[8]

Khonco was scheduled to make his second IBO title defense against Lito Dante on June 10, 2017 at the Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Gauteng. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 119-109, 119-109 and 118-110.[9]

Khonco was scheduled to make his third title defense against Joey Canoy on December 2, 2018.[10] The fight ended abruptly in the fourth round, after an accidental clash of heads left Khonco unable to continue. The fight was accordingly declared a no contest.[11] Khonco subsequently refused a rematch, stating “We took this fight on our own but now we are moving foward [sic]".[12]

Later mini-flyweight career

Khonco was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBC mini-flyweight title champion Wanheng Menayothin on October 25, 2019.[13] Wanheng won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118-109, 116-110, and 117-109.[14]

Khonco faced Ariston Aton (9–3) on April 9, 2022, at the Superbowl in Sun City, on the undercard of the Athenkosi Dumezweni and Landi Ngxeke South African super flyweight title bout.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 100–90, 96–92 and 97–93.[16]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss20–7 Garen DiaganTKO7 (10)1 Oct 2022
27Win20–6 Ariston Aton UD109 Apr 2022
26Loss19–6 UD1225 Oct 2019
25NC19–5 (1)Joey CanoyNC4 (12)2 Dec 2018
24Win19–5Toto LanderoUD1222 Jul 2018
23Win18–5Lito DanteUD1210 Jun 2017
22Win17–5Nkosinathi JoyiUD1220 Nov 2016
21Win16–5Siyabonga SiyoUD1211 Jun 2016
20Loss15–5Hekkie BudlerUD1219 Sep 2015
19Win15–4Nhlanhla NgamntwiniKO4 (12)15 Dec 2014
18Win14–4Sibusiso TwaniSD1226 Apr 2014
17Win13–4Luyanda NkwankwaPTS1228 Jul 2013
16Win12–4Khanyakude MukansiPTS1214 Apr 2013
15Win11–4Zukisani KwayibaKO9 (12)1 Dec 2012
14Win10–4Lutho NkonkiTKO3 (12)23 Sep 2012
13Win9–4Bongani MfundisiTKO7 (12), 2 Jun 2012
12Win8–4Luyanda NkwankwaPTS627 Aug 2011
11Win7–4Loyiso DayimaniPTS614 Nov 2010
10Loss6–4Luzuko SiyoTKO4 (6)25 Apr 2010
9Loss6–3Siviwe NtsikoTKO3 (6)18 Dec 2009
8Win6–2Siviwe JonasPTS624 Oct 2009
7Win5–2Loyiso DayimaniTKO2 (?)8 Mar 2009
6Loss4–2Lwazi NduneniKO4 (8)16 Aug 2008
5Win4–1Siyabonga JolibokweTKO1 (6)19 Jul 2008
4Win3–1Lulama NtshikivanaTKO3 (4)21 Jun 2008
3Loss2–1Nelson MtshaliPTS424 Nov 2007
2Win2–0Loyiso DayimaniPTS426 Oct 2007
1Win1–0Sibusiso NgqalathiPTS415 Sep 2007

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackson. Ron. 23 October 2019. Wanheng Menayothin defends against Simpiwe Konkco. 17 August 2020. Super Sport. en.
  2. Web site: 19 September 2015. Hekkie Budler Tested Tough, Retains Over Khonco. 17 August 2020. BoxingScene. en-us.
  3. Web site: Songalia. Ryan. 25 October 2019. Wanheng Menayothin overpowers Simpiwe Konkco, moves record to 54-0. 17 August 2020. The Ring.
  4. Web site: Jackson . Ron . Khonco and Siyo for IBO minimumweight title . supersport.com . 10 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Mokhine . Pule . Khonco claims IBO title . news24.com . 10 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Former world champion, Nkosinathi Joyi returns to the ring . sabcnews.com . 16 November 2018 . 10 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Jackson . Ron . First world championship fight in Mthatha . fightnews.com . 19 July 2018 . 10 August 2021.
  8. Web site: Magasela . Bongani . Scores mislead in close title fight . sowetanlive.co.za . 10 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Mokhine . Pule . Khonco retains IBO title . news24.com . 10 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Zifo . Mesuli . Konkco on brink of big time . dispatchlive.co.za . 10 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Bonsubre Jr. . Rene . RECAP: CANOY WINDS UP WITH A NO-DECISION, BARRIGA LOSES AND THE NAIL-BITING WILDER-FURY TITLE FIGHT . philboxing.com . 10 August 2021.
  12. Web site: Zifo . Mesuli . Konkco says no to rematch . dispatchlive.co.za . 10 August 2021.
  13. Web site: Jackson . Ron . Wanheng Menayothin defends against Simpiwe Konkco . supersport.com . 10 August 2021.
  14. Web site: Songalia . Ryan . Wanheng Menayothin overpowers Simpiwe Konkco, moves record to 54-0 . ringtv.com . 25 October 2019 . 10 August 2021.
  15. Web site: van Schalkwyk . Annette . Former world champ Konkco itching for action . southerncourier.co.za . 8 June 2022 . 5 April 2022.
  16. Web site: Jackson . Ron . Lwandile Ngxeke wins SA junior bantam title . fightnews.com . 8 June 2022 . 11 April 2022.

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