Welcome Ncita (born 21 October 1965) is a retired professional boxer and former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion.
Welcome Ncita | |
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Nickname(s) | The Hawk |
Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
Nationality | South African |
Born | (1965-10-25) October 25, 1965 (age 56) Mdantsane, South Africa |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 44 |
Wins | 40 |
Wins by KO | 21 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Known as "The Hawk", Ncita turned professional in 1984 and in 1990 captured the International Boxing Federation Super Bantamweight Title with a victory over Fabrice Benichou in a bout that took place in Tel Aviv.[1] Ncita defended the title six times before losing it to Kennedy McKinney in 1992. He lost a rematch by decision to McKinney in 1994, a fight in which McKinney was knocked down in round five, but Ncita's left eye swelled shut midway through the bout. Ncita retired in 1998.
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Preceded by | IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 10 Mar 1990– 2 Dec 1992 |
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