xolani mcotheli

With his first fight on November 2011, Xolani Mcotheli has now been a pro for 4 years and built up a record of 13-4-0. Although beaten, Mcotheli is still looking to see just how far he can go in the pro game. Mcotheli's longest KO streak is 5 fights long out of his 17 career fights.

Early Career

In a great debut, Mcotheli took on Unathi Nelani in a 4 round fight, becoming the 3rd person to stop Nelani in his 9 fight career to date. Mcotheli built on his successful start to his career by fighting once in 2011 and 3 times in 2013 which included fights against Phila Mpontshana, Baxolise Mbexeshi and Nkosinathi Ntshangase to name just a few.

Xolani Mcotheli Vs Jasper Seroka

Unfortunately, the first defeat of Mcotheli's career came against Jasper Seroka on March 9th, 2014 in Mcotheli's 10th professional fight. Mcotheli's first defeat came over the full distance against Jasper Seroka on March 9th, 2014. The fight went to the judges in a PTS loss for Mcotheli. Mcotheli's winning streak went from 9 wins to 11 after he then defeated boxers including Vuyani Masondo and Marbon Bodiongan.

Xolani Mcotheli Vs Malcolm Klassen

Mcotheli went into his next fight against Malcolm Klassen on April 24th, 2015 with a career record of 11-2-0. Malcolm Klassen became the first person to stop Mcotheli. The win came via KO in the 10th round of a 12 round bout. Mcotheli took on another 2 opponents next, racking up wins against Sibongaseni Dlamini and Vusumzi Tyatyeka.

Xolani Mcotheli Vs Mzonke Fana

Mcotheli lost to Mzonke Fana in his next fight. Taking place on December 18th, 2015, Mcotheli's career record after this fight stood at 13-3-0. Fana upset Mcotheli in a 12 round fight, stopping him in the 8th round and becoming only the 2nd person to stop Mcotheli.

Latest Fight

Taking another knock in his career, Mcotheli fought Fedor Papazov on May 14th, 2016 and was defeated by Papazov. Mcotheli struggled from the off with Papazov, suffering his 3rd stoppage defeat out of 17 career fights. The latest loss on Mcotheli's journey came via TKO in round 6.