Minimumweight · South Africa

Deejay Kriel

18-2-1 8 KO · 2014–2023

Deejay Kriel is a minimumweight boxer from South Africa, born Jun 20, 1995. Record 18-2-1 with 8 knockouts over 2014–2023. World titles: IBF minimumweight (2019). Deejay Kriel last fought Jafet Amukwa on Jul 15, 2023 and won by UD over 10 rounds.

Also: ディージェイ・クリエル · DeeJay Kriel · Ponani Cassius Baloyi
BornJun 20, 1995
Country🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇫🇷 France
StanceOrthodox
DebutApr 10, 2014
Career2014–2023
Rounds boxed135
KO share44%
Born inJohannesburg, South Africa
TitlesIBF minimumweight · 2019
Boxerbook rating1790 ± 165 · inactive since Jul 2023Why here ›
Confirmed bouts3 of 21 · 2 official

Record and next fight

Record
18-2-1, 8 KOs · 2014–2023
Next fight
No next fight confirmed

Last result

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Jafet Amukwa
UD 10/10 · Booysens Boxing Club, Johannesburg, 🇿🇦
2023-07-15 ›
✓ one source

The record

21 bouts, 2014–2023, newest first. Records under each bout are both boxers going in.

Bouts by source: English Wikipedia · 21, California State Athletic Commission — Results (archive) · 1, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Combative Sports Results · 1

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Jafet Amukwa
UD 10/10 · Booysens Boxing Club, Johannesburg, 🇿🇦
Kriel 17-2-1 · Amukwa —
2023-07-15 ›
✓ one source
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Thembelani Nxoshe
MD 8/8 · The Gallery, Johannesburg, 🇿🇦
Kriel 16-2-1 · Nxoshe —
2022-12-09 ›
✓ one source
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Felix Alvarado 🇳🇮
For IBF light flyweight title
TKO 10/12 · American Airlines, Dallas, 🇺🇸
Kriel 16-1-1 · Alvarado 35-2-0
2021-01-02 ›
official ★
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Jesus Fernando Aguirre
KO 1/4 · Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, 🇲🇽
Kriel 15-1-1 · Aguirre —
2019-11-30 ›
✓ one source
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Carlos Licona 🇲🇽
Won IBF mini flyweight title
KO 12/12 · Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, 🇺🇸
Kriel 14-1-1 · Licona 14-0-0
2019-02-16 ›
official ★
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Xolisa Magusha
Retained WBC International mini-flyweight title
UD 12/12 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 13-1-1 · Magusha —
2018-03-03 ›
✓ one source
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Thembelani Okolo
MD 8/8 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 12-1-1 · Okolo —
2017-10-21 ›
✓ one source
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Dexter Alimento
Won vacant WBC International mini-flyweight title
UD 12/12 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 11-1-1 · Alimento —
2017-07-23 ›
✓ one source
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Xolisa Magusha
UD 8/8 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 10-1-1 · Magusha —
2017-04-23 ›
✓ one source
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Nyelisani Thagambega
TKO 5/10 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 9-1-1 · Thagambega —
2016-10-22 ›
✓ one source
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Nyelisani Thagambega
TKO 7/8 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 8-1-1 · Thagambega —
2016-07-24 ›
✓ one source
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Ayanda Ndulani 🇿🇦
SD 6/6 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 8-1-0 · Ndulani 4-0-0
2016-04-24 ›
✓✓ two sources
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Morabedi Khotle
UD 6/6 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 7-1-0 · Khotle —
2016-02-07 ›
✓ one source
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Thabo Moabi
TKO 3/6 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 6-1-0 · Moabi —
2015-12-01 ›
✓ one source
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Edward Disloane
PTS 4/4 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 5-1-0 · Disloane —
2015-10-04 ›
✓ one source
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Thabo Moabi
TKO 5/6 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 4-1-0 · Moabi —
2015-07-30 ›
✓ one source
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Clever Mdingi
TKO 3/4 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 3-1-0 · Mdingi —
2015-04-13 ›
✓ one source
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Donald Khetsane
TKO 3/4 · Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, 🇿🇦
Kriel 2-1-0 · Khetsane —
2014-12-03 ›
✓ one source
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Clever Mdingi
PTS 4/4 · Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, 🇿🇦
Kriel 1-1-0 · Mdingi —
2014-08-28 ›
✓ one source
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Colin Tloubatla
PTS 4/4 · Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, 🇿🇦
Kriel 0-1-0 · Tloubatla —
2014-06-26 ›
✓ one source
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Colin Tloubatla
PTS 4/4 · Gold Reef Entertainment Centre, Johannesburg, 🇿🇦
Kriel 0-0-0 · Tloubatla —
2014-04-10 ›
✓ one source

Ratings now

Not in any current ranking.

World titles

IBFMinimumweight
2019-02-16 – 2019-07-04

Facts

What is Deejay Kriel's record?
Deejay Kriel's professional record is 18-2-1 with 8 knockouts.
When is Deejay Kriel's next fight?
No next fight is confirmed as of 17 Oct 2026.
Who did Deejay Kriel fight last?
Deejay Kriel last fought Jafet Amukwa on Jul 15, 2023 and won by UD over 10 rounds.
Which world titles has Deejay Kriel held?
Deejay Kriel has held 1 world title reign: IBF minimumweight (2019).

Sources

Boxerbook ID 16082 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/16082. Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.

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