Paulus Moses

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Moses Paulus
Born
Moses Ndapanda Paulus

(1978-06-04) 4 June 1978 (age 45)
Okapya, Oshikuku, Namibia
Other namesThe Hitman
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach72+12 in (184 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins40
Wins by KO25
Losses10
No contests1

Paulus Moses (born 4 June 1978) is a Namibian professional boxer who held the WBA (Regular) lightweight title from 2009 to 2010.

Contents

Professional career

WBA lightweight champion

On 3 January 2009 Moses fought against the WBA Lightweight champion Yusuke Kobori in Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City in Japan. Moses won the fight on points and became the new world champion. [1] Moses defended that title on 25 July 2009 by unanimous decision over Takehiro Shimada.

Losing the title

The hitherto undefeated Moses was knocked out by challenger Miguel Acosta by a sixth-round knockout on 30 May 2010. [2]

WBO lightweight title challenge

Moses challenged newly installed WBO Lightweight champion, Ricky Burns on 10 March 2012, he lost via unanimous decision. [3]

Professional boxing record

51 fights40 wins10 losses
By knockout254
By decision156
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
51Loss40–10 (1)Ruslan SelimyanKO3 (8)11 May 2024 Yunost Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia
50Loss40–9 (1)Vladislav AyriyanTKO6 (10)26 Aug 2023Pyramide, Kazan, Russia
49Loss40–8 (1)Karen TonakanyanTKO2 (8)18 Jun 2023Hamlet Paturyan Sport Complex, Vagharshapat, Armenia
48Loss40–7 (1)Vildan MinasovUD819 Nov 2022RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
47Loss40–6 (1) Adlan Abdurashidov UD1019 Sep 2019Uvais Akhtaev Sports Palace, Grozny, Russia
46Loss40–5 (1) Emmanuel Tagoe UD1220 Oct 2018Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaFor vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
45Loss40–4 (1) Ray Beltrán UD1216 Feb 2018 Grand Sierra Resort Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO lightweight title
44Win40–3 (1)Saidi MundiTKO5 (12)9 Sep 2017Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO Africa lightweight title
43Win39–3 (1)Crispin MoliatiTKO7 (12)1 Apr 2017Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO Africa lightweight title
42Win38–3 (1)Cosmas ChekaTKO5 (12)8 Oct 2016Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO Africa lightweight title
41Win37–3 (1)Thomson MokwanaUD126 Aug 2016Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
40NC36–3 (1)Thomson MokwanaNC2 (12)11 Jun 2016Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
39Win36–3Sadiki MombaUD101 Aug 2015Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
38Loss35–3 Malcolm Klassen UD1220 Mar 2015Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaFor vacant WBO International lightweight title
37Win35–2Jorge Luis RodriguezTD4 (12)1 Mar 2014Helao Nafidi, Oshikango, Namibia
36Win34–2Josenilson Dos SantosKO6 (12)4 Oct 2014Katutura Independence Arena, Windhoek, Namibia
35Win33–2Cristian Rafael CoriaUD121 Mar 2014Olufuko Centre, Outapi, NamibiaRetained WBO International lightweight title
34Win32–2Leonardo Esteban GonzalezTKO7 (12)5 Oct 2013Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO International lightweight title
33Win31–2 Mzonke Fana TKO4 (12)2 Mar 2013Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO International lightweight title
32Win30–2Jeremias Ezequiel CastilloUD128 Dec 2012Vineta Sports Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
31Win29–2 Cassius Baloyi SD1028 Jul 2012Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO International lightweight title
30Loss28–2 Ricky Burns UD1210 Mar 2012 Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland For WBO lightweight title
29Win28–1Sidney SiqueiraUD1024 Sep 2011Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
28Win27–1Miguel Dario LombardoKO1 (10)19 Mar 2011Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
27Win26–1Sergio Omar PriottiRTD4 (10)25 Nov 2010Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
26Loss25–1 Miguel Acosta KO6 (12) 2:1729 May 2010Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, NamibiaLost WBA (Regular) lightweight title
25Win25–0Takehiro ShimadaUD1225 Jul 2009Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBA (Regular) lightweight title
25Win24–0 Yusuke Kobori UD123 Jan 2009 Pacifico, Yokohama, JapanWon WBA (Regular) lightweight title
23Win23–0Yauheni KruhlikTKO2 (8)19 May 2008 Differ Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
22Win22–0Ephraim NangendaTKO2 (10)10 Nov 2007Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
21Win21–0Andriy KudryavtsevTKO9 (12)21 Aug 2007Lenin Square, Donetsk, Ukraine Retained WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
20Win20–0Beka SadjaiaTKO8 (12)20 Mar 2007Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
19Win19–0Anthony TshehlaTKO8 (10)10 Feb 2007Oranjemund, Namibia
18Win18–0Frederic GossetUD1011 Nov 2006Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
17Win17–0Mihaita MutuUD1219 Aug 2006Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
16Win16–0Siviwe NtshinganaTKO7 (12)10 Jun 2006Park Station, Johannesburg, South Africa
15Win15–0 Meshack Kondwani PTS1220 Mar 2006Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
14Win14–0Peter AdamsTKO3 (10)1 Oct 2005Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
13Win13–0Simphiwe JoniTKO6 (12)5 Aug 2005Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
12Win12–0Clinton KinnearTKO10 (10)7 May 2005Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
11Win11–0Shadrack MontshoTKO3 (8)18 Mar 2005Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
10Win10–0Joseph MathameloKO1 (8)27 Nov 2004Sakaria Lawala Hall, Oranjemund, Namibia
9Win9–0David ShabanguUD89 Oct 2004Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
8Win8–0Lebogang MboniswaKO1 (8)16 Jun 2004Sports Centre, Cullinan, South Africa
7Win7–0Ephraim SwandleTKO7 (8)29 May 2004Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria, South Africa
6Win6–0Shadrack MontshoPTS66 Mar 2004Windhoek, Namibia
5Win5–0Lebogang MboniswaKO4 (6)20 Dec 2003Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
4Win4–0Joseph MathabelaKO1 (6)18 May 2003Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
3Win3–0Mpumi MashokaPTS422 Mar 2003Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
2Win2–0Frans MokobaneTKO3 (4)22 Nov 2002Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
1Win1–0Aaron VilaneTKO2 (4)8 Nov 2002 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia

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References

  1. "Moses Defeats Kobori, Wins WBA Lightweight Title". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. "Miguel Acosta Stops Paulus Moses in Six, Wins WBA Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. "Ricky Burns holds on to his WBO title after seeing off Paulus Moses". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Andrey Kudryavtsev
WBA Inter-Continental
lightweight champion

19 August 2006 – 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Mezaache
New title WBO International
lightweight champion

28 July 2012 – September 2014
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Malcolm Klassen
Vacant
Title last held by
Daud Yordan
WBO Africa
lightweight champion

6 August 2016 – 2017
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Simpiwe Vetyeka
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
Regular title

3 January 2009 – 29 May 2010
Non-regular title from
10 January 2009 – 28 February 2009
Succeeded by