Masibulele Makepula (born 3 March 1973) in East London, South Africa) is a professional boxer and later became charismatic pastor.

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Nicknamed "Hawk", Makepula turned pro in 1996 and captured the vacant WBO light flyweight title with a decision win over Jacob Matlala in 2000. He vacated the title and moved up in weight after the win. In 2006 he lost an eliminator to Jorge Arce by TKO.

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Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for   South Africa
Atlanta 1996
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Michael Carbajal
WBO light flyweight champion
February 19, 2000 – 2000
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Nelson Dieppa
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Damaen Kelly
IBO flyweight champion
January 26, 2002 – September 14, 2002
Vacated
Succeeded by