His first fight as an amateur was the only loss he recorded in his 10-1 amateur record before he turned pro on the 18th of July 2009.
Ukulwa kwakhe kokuqala njengamateur kwakuwukuphela kokulahlekelwa kwakhe okurekhodiwe kumlando wakhe we-10-1 ngaphambi kokuba aguquke ngomhla ka-18th kaJulayi 2009.