Malcolm Klassen

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Malcolm Klassen
Born
Malcolm Elton Klassen

(1981-12-03) 3 December 1981 (age 43)
Toekomsrus, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesStone
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
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.

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Professional career

Klassen turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 18–3–2 before beating Gairy St. Clair to win the IBF super featherweight championship. He would lose the title in his first defense to fellow countryman Mzonke Fana in 2007. He would regain the title two years later against another South African boxer Cassius Baloyi, [1] before once again losing the title in his first defense to American challenger Robert Guerrero. [2]

Professional boxing record

45 fights34 wins9 losses
By knockout182
By decision167
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Loss34–9–2 Azinga Fuzile TKO4 (12)2018-10-21Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaFor IBF African super-featherweight title
44Win34–8–2Yohani BandaTKO2 (10)2018-07-28Civic Centre, Rustenburg, South Africa
43Loss33–8–2 Shavkat Rakhimov TKO8 (12)2018-02-10 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor IBO super-featherweight title
42Loss33–7–2Mikhail AlexeevUD10 (10)2017-09-09 Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia
41Win33–6–2Jack AsisUD12 (12)2016-08-05Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South AfricaWon IBO super-featherweight title
40Win32–6–2Leonilo MirandaTKO1 (12)2016-04-29Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa
39Win31–6–2Reynaldo CajinaPTS6 (6)2015-09-12Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England, U.K.
38Win30–6–2Xolani McotheliKO10 (12)2015-04-24Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
37Win29–6–2 Paulus Moses UD12 (12)2015-03-20Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO International lightweight title
36Win28–6–2 Justin Savi TKO4 (10)2014-09-29Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
35Loss27–6–2 Will Tomlinson UD12 (12)2013-05-16 The Melbourne Pavilion, Ascot Vale, AustraliaFor IBO super-featherweight title
34Win27–5–2 Bongani Mahlangu UD8 (8)2012-12-03Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
33Win26–5–2 Cassius Baloyi UD8 (8)2012-10-14Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
32Win25–5–2Daniel LomeliUD12 (12)2011-11-19 Montecasino, Fourways, South AfricaWon vacant WBF super-featherweight title
31Loss24–5–2 Robert Guerrero UD12 (12)2009-08-22 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Lost IBF super-featherweight title
30Win24–4–2 Cassius Baloyi TKO7 (12)2009-04-18North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
29Win23–4–2 Manuel Medina TKO2 (12)2008-08-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
28Win22–4–2Joel De la CruzKO7 (10)2008-04-12North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
27Win21–4–2Pablo Ernesto OlivetoTKO5 (10)2007-11-30Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
26Win20–4–2Edward MpofuTKO5 (8)2007-07-05Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
25Loss19–4–2 Mzonke Fana SD12 (12)2007-04-20Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaLost IBF super-featherweight title
24Win19–3–2 Gairy St. Clair SD12 (12)2006-11-04Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
23Win18–3–2Manelisi MbilaseRTD4 (12)2006-07-29Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
22Win17–3–2Willie MabasaUD12 (12)2006-05-25Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
21Win16–3–2Lindile TyhaliTKO3 (12)2006-02-25Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
20Win15–3–2Edward MpofuSD12 (12)2005-08-31Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant South African featherweight title
19Win14–3–2Mico MakhweloTKO4 (6)2004-10-29Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
18Draw13–3–2 Jeffrey Mathebula PTS6 (6)2004-09-28Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
17Win13–3–1Oupa LubisiPTS6 (6)2004-03-12Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
16Win12–3–1Mzwakhe MagaziTKO1 (6)2003-08-29Cedar Park, Woodmead, South Africa
15Win11–3–1Jasper SerokaPTS6 (6)2003-06-25 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
14Win10–3–1William MpongoKO4 (6)2003-02-07 Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
13Win9–3–1Lee HolmesTKO4 (6)2002-10-15 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
12Win8–3–1Shadrack MontshoTKO4 (6)2002-06-29 Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Soweto, South Africa
11Loss7–3–1Harry RamogoadiPTS6 (6)2001-11-02Town Hall, Benoni, South Africa
10Win7–2–1William MpongoMD6 (6)2001-05-27Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand, South Africa
9Win6–2–1Elton TaaibosTKO8 (8)2001-03-25Sam Hlalele Hall, Thembisa, South Africa
8Win5–2–1Springkaan KhongoanePTS6 (6)2000-12-03Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
7Win4–2–1Peter SkosanaUD8 (8)2000-07-29Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
6Loss3–2–1 Takalani Ndlovu PTS6 (6)2000-04-26Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5Loss3–1–1Colin MutsilaPTS6 (6)2000-02-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
4Draw3–0–1Joshua KhoasePTS4 (4)1999-11-23Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
3Win3–0Tshumbedzo TshishongeTKO3 (4)1999-09-03Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa
2Win2–0Hoosan MohammedPTS4 (4)1999-07-18Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South Africa
1Win1–0Stevens MoeketsanePTS4 (4)1999-05-22Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa

See also

References

  1. "Baloyi Regains IBF Crown". TNT Sports. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  2. "Guerrero claims Klassy win". Sky Sports. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Takalani Ndlovu
South African
featherweight champion

31 August 2005 – 4 November 2006
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Ludumo Galada
Vacant
Title last held by
Paulus Moses
WBO International
lightweight champion

20 March 2015 – 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Diego Magdaleno
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Carl Greaves
WBF super-featherweight champion
19 November 2011 – 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jesus Cruz Bibiano
Preceded by
Jack Asis
IBO super-featherweight champion
5 August 2016 – 2017
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Shavkat Rakhimov
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super-featherweight champion
4 November 2006 – 20 April 2007
Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF super-featherweight champion
18 April 2009 – 22 August 2009
Succeeded by