Malcolm Klassen

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Malcolm Klassen
Statistics
Real nameMalcolm Elton Klassen
Nickname(s)Stone
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
NationalitySouth African
Born (1981-12-03) 3 December 1981 (age 40)
Hammanskraal, South Africa
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses9
Draws2

Malcolm Klassen (born in Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa) is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice from 2006 until 2007, as well as in 2009.

Contents

Professional career

Klassen lost a decision to Robert Guerrero on August 22, 2009. [1]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
45 fights34 wins9 losses
By knockout182
By decision167
Draws2
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss34–9–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Azinga Fuzile TKO4 (12)2018-10-21 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East LondonFor IBF Continental Africa super featherweight title
Win34–8–2 Flag of Malawi.svg Yohane BandaTKO2 (10)2018-07-28 Flag of South Africa.svg Civic Centre, Rustenburg, North-West
Loss33–8–2 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Shavkat Rakhimov TKO8 (12)2018-02-10 Flag of Russia.svg DIVS, EkaterinburgFor IBO super featherweight title
Loss33–7–2 Flag of Russia.svg Mikhail AlexeevUD10 (10)2017-09-09 Flag of Russia.svg Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk
Win33–6–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jack AsisUD12 (12)2016-08-05 Flag of South Africa.svg Emerald Casino, VanderbijlparkWon IBO super featherweight title
Win32–6–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Leonilo MirandaTKO1 (12)2016-04-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, SeshegoWon WBA Inter-Continental super featherweight title
Win31–6–2 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Reynaldo CajinaPTS6 (6)2015-09-12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evoque Nightclub, Church Street, Preston
Win30–6–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Xolani McotheliKO10 (12)2015-04-24 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London
Win29–6–2 Flag of Namibia.svg Paulus Moses UD12 (12)2015-03-20 Flag of Namibia.svg Ramatex Factory, WindhoekWon WBO International lightweight title
Win28–6–2 Flag of Benin.svg Justin SaviTKO4 (10)2014-09-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss27–6–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Will Tomlinson UD12 (12)2013-05-16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, FlemingtonFor IBO super featherweight title
Win27–5–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Bongani MahlanguUD8 (8)2012-12-03 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win26–5–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Cassius Baloyi UD8 (8)2012-10-14 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win25–5–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Daniel LomeliUD12 (12)2011-11-19 Flag of South Africa.svg Monte Casino, JohannesburgWon WBF super featherweight title
Loss24–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Guerrero UD12 (12)2009-08-22 Flag of the United States.svg Toyota Center, HoustonLost IBF super featherweight title
Win24–4–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Cassius Baloyi TKO7 (12)2009-04-18 Flag of South Africa.svg N.W. University Sports Complex, MafikengWon IBF super featherweight title
Win23–4–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel Medina TKO2 (12)2008-08-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win22–4–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Joel Dela CruzKO7 (10)2008-04-12 Flag of South Africa.svg N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng
Win21–4–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo Ernesto OlivetoTKO5 (10)2007-11-30 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win20–4–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Edward MpofuTKO5 (8)2007-07-05 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss19–4–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mzonke Fana SD12 (12)2007-04-20 Flag of South Africa.svg Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape TownLost IBF super featherweight title
Win19–3–2 Flag of Guyana.svg Gairy St. Clair SD12 (12)2006-11-04 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton ParkWon IBF super featherweight title
Win18–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Manelisi MbilaseRTD4 (12)2006-07-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win17–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Willie MabasaPTS12 (12)2006-05-25 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan
Win16–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Lindile TyhaliTKO3 (12)2006-02-25 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan
Win15–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Edward MpofuSD12 (12)2005-08-31 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan
Win14–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mico MakhweloTKO4 (6)2004-10-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
Draw13–3–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Mathebula PTS6 (6)2004-09-28 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win13–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Oupa LubisiPTS6 (6)2004-03-12 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win12–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Mzwakhe MagaziTKO1 (6)2003-08-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Cedar Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg
Win11–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Jasper SerokaPTS6 (6)2003-06-25 Flag of South Africa.svg Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg
Win10–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg William MpongoKO4 (6)2003-02-07 Flag of South Africa.svg Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Win9–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee HolmesTKO4 (6)2002-10-15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green
Win8–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Shadrack MontshoTKO4 (6)2002-06-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Dobsonville Shopping Mall, Soweto
Loss7–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Harry RamogoadiPTS6 (6)2001-11-02 Flag of South Africa.svg Town Hall, Benoni
Win7–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg William MpongoMD6 (6)2001-05-27 Flag of South Africa.svg Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand
Win6–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Elton TaaibosTKO8 (8)2001-03-25 Flag of South Africa.svg Sam Hlalele Hall, Tembisa
Win5–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Springkaan KhongoanePTS6 (6)2000-12-03 Flag of South Africa.svg Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Win4–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Peter SkosanaUD8 (8)2000-07-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Loss3–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Takalani Ndlovu PTS6 (6)2000-04-26 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Loss3–1–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Colin MutsilaPTS6 (6)2000-02-29 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Draw3–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Joshua KhoasePTS4 (4)1999-11-23 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Tshumbedzo TshishongeTKO3 (4)1999-09-03 Flag of South Africa.svg Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank
Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Hoosan MohammedPTS4 (4)1999-07-18 Flag of South Africa.svg Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane
Win1–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Stevens MoeketsanePTS4 (4)1999-05-22 Flag of South Africa.svg Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank

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References

  1. ↑ "Guerrero claims Klassy win". Sky sports. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super featherweight champion
November 4, 2006 – April 20, 2007		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF super featherweight champion
April 18, 2009 – August 22, 2009		Succeeded by
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
Jack Asis
 IBO super featherweight champion
August 5, 2016 - May 5, 2017
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Shavkat Rakhimov
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