Deejay Kriel
Deejay Kriel (born June 20, 1995) is a South African professional boxer who held the IBF mini-flyweight title in 2019.[1]
| Deejay Kriel | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | June 20, 1995 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
Kriel turned professional in 2014 and compiled a record of 14-1-1 before facing and defeating Mexican fighter Carlos Licona to win the IBF mini-flyweight title.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 19 fights | 16 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Loss | 16–2–1 |  Felix Alvarado |
TKO | 10 (12), 1:39 | 2 Jan 2021 |  American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
For IBF junior-flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 |  Jesus Fernando Aguirre |
KO | 1 (4), 1:54 | 30 Nov 2019 | Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico |
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| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Carlos Licona |
KO | 12 (12), 2:16 | 16 Feb 2019 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, US |
Won IBF mini-flyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 |  Xolisa Magusha |
UD | 12 | 3 Mar 2018 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Retained WBC International mini-flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 13–1–1 | Thembelani Okolo |
MD | 8 | 21 Oct 2017 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 |  Dexter Alimento |
UD | 12 | 23 Jul 2017 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
Won vacant WBC International mini-flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 11–1–1 | Xolisa Magusha |
UD | 8 | 23 Apr 2017 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 12 | Win | 10–1–1 | Nyelisani Thagambega |
TKO | 5 (10) | 22 Oct 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 11 | Win | 9–1–1 | Nyelisani Thagambega |
TKO | 7 (8), 2:31 | 24 Jul 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 10 | Draw | 8–1–1 | Ayanda Dulani |
SD | 6 | 24 Apr 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Morabedi Khotle |
UD | 6 | 7 Feb 2016 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Thabo Moabi |
TKO | 3 (6) | 1 Dec 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Edward Disloane |
PTS | 4 | 4 Oct 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Thabo Moabi |
TKO | 5 (6) | 30 Jul 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Clever Mdingi |
TKO | 3 (4) | 13 Apr 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Donald Khetsane |
TKO | 3 (4) | 3 Dec 2014 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa |
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| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Clever Mdingi |
PTS | 4 | 28 Aug 2014 | Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, South Africa |
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| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Colin Tloubatla |
PTS | 4 | 26 Jun 2014 | Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, South Africa |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Colin Tloubatla |
PTS | 4 | 10 Apr 2014 | Gold Reef Entertainment Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa |
See also
- List of mini-flyweight boxing champions
References
- "Deejay Kriel left family, homeland behind in search of boxing glory in America". The Ring. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- "Kriel dethrones Licona for IBF straw title". Fightnews. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Carlos Licona |
IBF mini-flyweight champion 16 February 2019 – 4 July 2019 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Pedro Taduran | ||
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