Nicknamed “Terror” Mathebula was the first South African of any colour to lift a crown fighting overseas‚ beating Korean Tae-Shik Kim of Korea on a split decision over 15 rounds in Los Angeles in December 1980 to claim the WBA version of the flyweight title.
But when Mathebula made the first defence of his belt at Orlando Stadium in Soweto in March 1981‚ he was stopped by Santos Laciar of Argentina‚ having not trained as seriously as he should have. Mathebula won the black SA flyweight title in 1977 and the following year he won the Supreme title‚ the belt awarded to the winner of white-versus-black unification bouts.
He was the third black fighter to challenge for a world title‚ after unsuccessful bids by Norman Sekgapane in August 1978 and Nkosana “Happy Boy” Mgxaji in April 1979.
When are they paying his $350 he won?
Tae-Shik Kim he beat for that belt😀...listened to the championship fight on radio...RIP legend!
MbuyiseniNdlozi Rest in peace the champ! Ya gago tiro o e dirile.
May the soul of Peter Terror Mathebula rest in eternal peace
Was he related to Cassius Baloyi?
The spirit of excellence that Vatsonga have will still continue... Etlela hi ku rhula Muthondolovhani
I grew up singing about him didn't know he was alive all this time. Sad to only see home again as he passes on. Lack of recognition from gvt. RIP
May his soul RIP
Condolences!
Rest in Peace Peter Terror Mathebula,one of South Africa's finest boxers.
So sad. Wonderful champion...
From mzolo Street . RIP
MbuyiseniNdlozi Bra Terror together with the late Ace Ntsoelengoe put our small Mohlakeng township on the map. RIP
I recall his many visits to mdantsane, I think he more fans than in his home province. His fight with Welile Nkosinkulu divided my kasi. Some fans exchanged blows before their fight. Sisa Dukashe was full to the rim. RiP bra Terror
Am i mistaken or was he called Tap-tap Mathebula? Rest in peace!
Peter Terror Mathebula. RIP
Etlela hi ku rhula Hosi Mathebula 🙏
Oh my soul! RIP Terror!!! Champ!!!
Rest in Peace Champ
You guys don't inform us of these guys while they still alive. Nna a re mo judge di maan
Rest in peace champ
Go and rest in peace our Champ.
Ligqala ke eli makaphumle noko kudala ngoko
RIP.
RIP 😢💐 🥊
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