Welcome Ncita
| Welcome Ncita | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Hawk |
| Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Born |
October 25, 1965 Mdantsane, South Africa |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Welcome Ncita (born 25 October 1965) is a retired professional boxer and former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion. Ncita was born in Mdantsane, South Africa.
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.
References
- ↑ Fleischer, Nat; Andre, Sam; Rafael, Don (2001). An Illustrated History of Boxing. Kensington Publishing Corporation. p. 363. ISBN 9780806522012. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Welcome Ncita from BoxRec retrieved 19th Dec 2010
| Preceded by Fabrice Benichou |
IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 10 Mar 1990– 2 Dec 1992 |
Succeeded by Kennedy McKinney |
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