Masibulele Makepula
South African boxer (born 1973)
Masibulele Makepula (born 3 March 1973) in East London, South Africa) is a professional boxer and later became charismatic pastor.
Amateur Achievements
- Represented South Africa at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria.
- Gold Medalist at the 1995 All-Africa Games in Harare as a Light Flyweight.
- Represented South Africa at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia as a Light Flyweight. His results were:
- Defeated Debind Thapa (India) TKO 1
- Lost to Rafael Lozano (Spain) points
Professional career
Nicknamed "Hawk", Makepula turned pro in 1996 and captured the vacant WBO light flyweight title with a decision win over Jacob Matlala in 2000. He vacated the title and moved up in weight after the win. In 2006 he lost an eliminator to Jorge Arce by TKO.
See also
External links
- Boxing record for Masibulele Makepula from BoxRec (registration required)
| Olympic Games | ||||
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| Preceded by Dino Quattrocecere | Flagbearer for  South Africa Atlanta 1996 | Succeeded by Shirene Human | ||
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| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Michael Carbajal | WBO light flyweight champion February 19, 2000 – 2000 Stripped | Vacant Title next held by Nelson Dieppa | ||
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Damaen Kelly | IBO flyweight champion January 26, 2002 – September 14, 2002 Vacated | Succeeded by | ||
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1973 – 2007: up to 48 kg
- 1973: James Odwori (UGA)
- 1978: Francis Musankabala (ZAM)
- 1987: Maurice Maina (KEN)
- 1991: Steve Ahialey (GHA)
- 1995: Masibulele Makepula (RSA)
- 1999: Muhamed Kizito (UGA)
- 2003: Suleiman Bilali (KEN)
- 2007: Suleiman Bilali (KEN)
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