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| Cassius Baloyi | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ponani Cassius Baloyi |
| Nickname(s) | The Hit Man Mr. Shy Guy |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [1] |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 5 November 1974 Malamulele, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 46 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Cassius Baloyi (born 5 November 1974) is a retired professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice between 2006 and 2009.
Known as "Mr. Shy Guy", Baloyi turned pro in 1994 and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 2006 with a TKO win over Manuel Medina. He lost the title in his first defense to Gairy St Clair later in the year, but regained the title by defeating compatriot Mzonke Fana on 12 April 2008. His most recent defense in September 2008 was against Javier Osvaldo Alvarez, whom he knocked down three times on the way to a TKO victory. On 12 April 2008, Baloyi lost his title to Malcolm Klassen when the referee stopped the fight during the seventh round after Klassen overpowered Baloyi. After the fight it was reported that Baloyi was disappointed with his trainer. Baloyi has retired from professional boxing and is now a Pro and Amateur boxing coach in Johannesburg.
Baloyi is the only South African to ever win six World Titles. Baloyi was named "Boxer of the Year" for 2008 at the Boxing SA Annual Awards at a banquet held at Carnival City in Brakpan.
The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy was launched in January 2010 – a non-profit company dedicated to teaching boxing to underprivileged youths, particularly those living in Alexendra. The academy is affiliated with Sanabo and the local Boxing Committee JABO. Cassius is also training non fighters who enjoy the cardio element and rewards of training like boxers.
| 46 fights | 37 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 18 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Loss | 37-8-1 |  Malcolm Klassen | UD | 8 | 14 Oct 2012 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Baloyi announced his retirement after the fight. |
| 45 | Loss | 37-7-1 |  Paulus Moses | SD | 10 | 28 Jul 2012 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia | For vacant WBO International lightweight title |
| 44 | Loss | 37-6-1 |  Argenis Mendez | UD | 12 | 29 Jan 2011 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | For IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 43 | Loss | 37-5-1 | Mzonke Fana | UD | 12 | 1 Sep 2010 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | For vacant IBF super featherweight title |
| 42 | Win | 37-4-1 |  Roberto David Arrieta | UD | 12 | 30 Oct 2009 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Won IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 41 | Loss | 36-4-1 | Malcolm Klassen | TKO | 7 (12), 2:42 | 18 Apr 2009 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa | Lost IBF super featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 36-3-1 | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez | TKO | 3 (12), 0:28 | 13 Sep 2008 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained IBF super featherweight title |
| 39 | Win | 35-3-1 | Mzonke Fana | MD | 12 | 12 Apr 2008 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa | Won IBF super featherweight title |
| 38 | Win | 34-3-1 |  Gairy St. Clair | UD | 12 | 12 Nov 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | Won IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 37 | Draw | 33-3-1 |  Manuel Medina | TD | 4 (12) | 5 Jul 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | For IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator |
| 36 | Win | 33-3 | Nazareno Gaston Ruiz | TKO | 3 (12), 1:06 | 3 Feb 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | For Vacant IBO super featherweight title |
| 35 | Loss | 32-3 | Gairy St. Clair | UD | 12 | 29 Jul 2006 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | Lost IBF and IBO super featherweight titles |
| 34 | Win | 32-2 | Manuel Medina | TKO | 11 (12), 2:19 | 31 May 2006 |  Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, USA | Won Vacant IBF and IBO super featherweight titles |
| 33 | Loss | 31-2 | Isaac Hlatshwayo | UD | 12 | 31 Aug 2005 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Won Vacant IBO lightweight title |
| 32 | Win | 31-1 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba | UD | 12 | 16 Apr 2005 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 31 | Win | 30-1 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba | UD | 12 | 20 Nov 2004 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29-1 | Juan Gerardo Cabrera | UD | 12 | 27 Mar 2004 | Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, North-West, South Africa | Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28-1 | Mbulelo Botile | TKO | 11 (12), 2:58 | 26 Oct 2002 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27-1 |  Tiger Ari | TKO | 6 (12) | 17 Apr 2002 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Won Vacant IBO super featherweight title |
| 27 | Loss | 26-1 | Phillip Ndou | UD | 12 | 3 Nov 2001 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | For WBU super featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26-0 | Jorge Antonio Paredes | TKO | 7 (12) | 22 Aug 2001 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25-0 |  Steve Robinson | MD | 12 | 3 Nov 2000 | Leisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24-0 | Baudilio Hernandez | KO | 1 (12) | 1 Sep 2000 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23-0 | Héctor Lizárraga | KO | 1 (12), 2:59 | 24 May 2000 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22-0 |  Brian Carr | TKO | 10 (12) | 26 Jun 1999 | Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21-0 |  Said Lawal | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 1 Apr 1999 |  Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20-0 | Domingo Damigella | TKO | 10(12) | 12 Sep 1998 | Martz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA | Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19-0 | Sergio Rafael Liendo | UD | 12 | 24 Apr 1998 | San Jose Arena, San Jose, California, USA | Won Vacant WBU featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18-0 |  László Bognár | TKO | 7 (12), 2:16 | 15 Nov 1997 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17-0 | Jose de Jesus Garcia | TKO | 2 (12), 2:32 | 28 Jun 1997 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16-0 | Anton Gilmore | UD | 12 | 22 Mar 1997 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15-0 | Frank Toledo | UD | 12 | 15 Nov 1996 | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | Won WBU World super bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14-0 | Kororo Goduka | TKO | 3 (10) | 10 Sep 1996 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 13 | Win | 13-0 | Peter Harris | PTS | 6 | 6 Jul 1996 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | Win | 12-0 | Peter Judson | PTS | 6 | 16 Mar 1996 | Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | Win | 11-0 | Sipho Kahlane | TKO | 2 (8) | 30 Jan 1996 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Luvuyo Mdiniso | PTS | 8 | 28 Nov 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 9 | Win | 9-0 | Robert Kgaswe | TKO | 2 (6) | 4 Nov 1995 | Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa | |
| 8 | Win | 8-0 | Edward Dlamini | PTS | 6 | 19 Aug 1995 | Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 7-0 |  Reinhold Campa | PTS | 8 | 25 Apr 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 6 | Win | 6-0 | Hendrick Makolane | TKO | 3 (6) | 28 Feb 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 5 | Win | 5-0 | James McCloskey | TKO | 3 (6) | 25 Jan 1995 | Trump Taj Majal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| 4 | Win | 4-0 | Kobie Buys | TKO | 4 (6) | 6 Dec 1994 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3-0 | Jose Maria Castillo | PTS | 4 | 1 Nov 1994 | MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| 2 | Win | 2-0 | Martin Mnyandu | PTS | 4 | 25 Jun 1994 | Convention Centre, Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Isaac Skosana | PTS | 4 | 13 Mar 1994 | Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Professional debut |
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