Super flyweight · South Africa

Phumelele Cafu

13-1-3 8 KO · 2018–2026

Updated · Sources: Wikidata, English Wikipedia, Wikipedia (ja), +3

Phumelele Cafu is a super flyweight boxer from South Africa, born Sep 28, 2004. Record 13-1-3 with 8 knockouts over 2018–2026. World titles: WBO super flyweight (2024–2025). Phumelele Cafu last fought Jemuel Aranas on Aug 1, 2026 and won by UD over 10 rounds.

Also: Фумелеле Кафу · プメレレ・カフ
BornSep 28, 2004
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Reach162.5 cm
NicknameTruth
DebutMay 26, 2018
Career2018–2026
Rounds boxed117
KO share62%
Born inDuncan Village, Eastern Cape, South Africa
TitlesWBO super flyweight · 2024–2025
Boxerbook rating#3 in Super flyweight · 2066 ± 141Why here ›
Confirmed bouts5 of 17 · 2 official

Record and next fight

Record
13-1-3, 8 KOs · 2018–2026
Next fight
No next fight confirmed

Last result

W
Jemuel Aranas
UD 10/10
2026-08-01 ›
✓ one source

The record

17 bouts, 2018–2026, newest first. Records under each bout are both boxers going in.

Bouts by source: Wikipedia (ja) · 17, English Wikipedia · 15, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Combative Sports Results · 1, IBF/USBA Results · 1, WBA Fights Master Scores · 1

W
Jemuel Aranas
UD 10/10
Cafu 12-1-3 · Aranas —
2026-08-01 ›
✓ one source
L
Jesse Rodriguez 🇺🇸
For WBC and The Ring super flyweight titles
TKO 10/12 · The Ford Center At The Start, Frisco, 🇺🇸
Cafu 12-0-3 · Rodriguez 21-0-0
2025-07-19 ›
official ★
W
Kosei Tanaka 🇯🇵
WBO world super flyweight title
SD 12/12
Cafu 11-0-3 · Tanaka 20-2-0
2024-10-16 ›
✓ one source
W
Kosei Tanaka 🇯🇵
Won WBO super-flyweight title
SD 12/12 · Ariake Arena, Tokyo, 🇯🇵
Cafu 10-0-3 · Tanaka 20-1-0
2024-10-14 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Enathi Stelle
Won vacant South African super-flyweight title
KO 1/12 · International Convention Centre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 9-0-3 · Stelle —
2023-12-16 ›
✓ one source
W
Genisis Libranza 🇵🇭
Won vacant IBF International super-flyweight title
UD 10/10 · Orlando Community Hall, Gauteng, 🇿🇦
Cafu 8-0-3 · Libranza 20-2-0
2023-08-20 ›
official ★
W
Jackson Chauke 🇿🇦
SD 12/12 · Orient Theatre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 7-0-3 · Chauke 22-1-2
2022-12-23 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Lazarus Namalambo
KO 2/8 · International Convention Centre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 6-0-3 · Namalambo —
2022-10-23 ›
✓ one source
W
Ben Mananquil
RTD 5/12 · International Convention Centre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 5-0-3 · Mananquil —
2022-07-29 ›
! sources disagree
W
Tinashe Majoni
KO 5/6 · International Convention Centre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 4-0-3 · Majoni —
2022-05-28 ›
✓ one source
D
Jackson Chauke 🇿🇦
For South African flyweight title
MD 12/12 · International Convention Centre, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 4-0-2 · Chauke 20-1-1
2022-03-27 ›
✓✓ two sources
W
Hamza Mchanjo
Won WBF International flyweight title
TKO 4/12 · Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, 🇿🇦
Cafu 3-0-2 · Mchanjo —
2019-09-28 ›
✓ one source
D
Zolile Miya
PTS 10/10 · Community Hall, KwaThema, 🇿🇦
Cafu 3-0-1 · Miya —
2019-06-30 ›
✓ one source
W
Dalisizwe Komani
TKO 2/10 · Msobomvu Hall, Butterworth, 🇿🇦
Cafu 2-0-1 · Komani —
2018-12-15 ›
✓ one source
W
Thandolwethu Nkwenteni
TKO 4/6 · Indoor Sports Centre, Queenstown, 🇿🇦
Cafu 1-0-1 · Nkwenteni —
2018-11-04 ›
✓ one source
D
Landile Ngxeke
PTS 4/4 · Gompo Hall, East London, 🇿🇦
Cafu 1-0-0 · Ngxeke —
2018-06-24 ›
✓ one source
W
Phumelelo Maqolo
TKO 2/4 · Town Hall, Dutywa, 🇿🇦
Cafu 0-0-0 · Maqolo —
2018-05-26 ›
✓ one source

Ratings now

11
IBF · Super flyweight
as of 2026-10-06
3
TBRB · Super flyweight
as of 2026-10-11
16
WBC · Super flyweight
as of 2026-10-01

World titles

WBOSuper flyweight
2024-10-14 – 2025-07-19

Facts

What is Phumelele Cafu's record?
Phumelele Cafu's professional record is 13-1-3 with 8 knockouts.
When is Phumelele Cafu's next fight?
No next fight is confirmed as of 18 Oct 2026.
Who did Phumelele Cafu fight last?
Phumelele Cafu last fought Jemuel Aranas on Aug 1, 2026 and won by UD over 10 rounds.
Which world titles has Phumelele Cafu held?
Phumelele Cafu has held 1 world title reign: WBO super flyweight (2024–2025).

Sources

Boxerbook ID 3415 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/3415. Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), publisher rankings. Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.

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