Age, Biography and Wiki
Ali Funeka was born on 28 March, 1978 in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a South African boxer. Discover Ali Funeka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
28 March, 1978 |
| Birthday |
28 March |
| Birthplace |
Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 45 years old group.
Ali Funeka Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Ali Funeka height is 1.85 m and Weight Super-featherweight
Lightweight
Light-welterweight
Welterweight.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
Super-featherweight
Lightweight
Light-welterweight
Welterweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ali Funeka Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ali Funeka worth at the age of 45 years old? Ali Funeka’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Ali Funeka's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Ali Funeka Social Network
Timeline
Ali Mziyanda Funeka (born 28 March 1978) is a South African professional boxer.
Funeka turned pro in 1995 at the 112 pound weight class.
After moving up in weight and fighting mostly journeymen, he stepped up in class to challenge Mzonke Fana for the South African super featherweight title in 2002.
Although he knocked Fana down in the 1st, Funeka lost a decision.
After winning several regional titles, Funeka rose to fame with an upset knockout win over Zahir Raheem in an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator in 2008.
Later in 2009, he challenged Joan Guzmán for the vacant IBF lightweight world title but the fight was ruled a draw, although many felt Funeka had won.
In 2010, Funeka fought Guzman for the same vacant title of their previous encounter.
Because Guzman was 9 pounds above the lightweight limit, the title became only on line for Funeka.
During the fight, the South African experienced a knockdown as well as being outpointed by Guzman who prevailed by majority decision.
In the post-fight drug test, Funeka tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
To salvage him, Funeka's manager said the diuretic taken was given by a doctor who told them that it was not a banned substance.
Nevertheless, the NSAC sentenced Funeka to a 9-month suspension as well making him pay a fine of $35,000.
Funeka also had to return the bonus money he earned from Guzman's "overweight" penalty.
On 19 November 2011, Funeka defeated Zolani Marali by split decision to capture the vacant WBF light-welterweight title in Johannesburg.
The two met in a rematch the following year, on 8 December 2012, where Marali defeated Funeka by unanimous decision to win the WBF title.
He held the IBO welterweight world title from 2014 to 2015, previously challenged three times for a lightweight world title between 2009 and 2010, and held the South African super featherweight title between 2004–2006 and in 2014.
On 15 November 2014, Funeka defeated Russian-German boxer Roman Belaev in a controversial technical decision for the vacant IBO welterweight world title.
The fight was stopped due to a cut above Belaev's right eye, with the judges scoring the bout 104-105, 104-105 and 109-100 in favor of Funeka.
On 10 December 2015, Funeka faced Australian Jeff Horn for the WBO Inter-Continental welterweight title in Auckland, New Zealand.
He lost by technical knockout in the sixth round.
The bout was a title eliminator for WBO world title held by Manny Pacquiao.
