Thomas Mashaba

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Thomas Mashaba
Born
Thomas Mashaba

Nationality South African
Other names"The Rock"
Statistics
Weight(s) featherweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach70 cm (28 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins27
Wins by KO10
Losses3

Thomas Mashaba (born Khutsong, Gauteng, South Africa) is a professional boxer in the featherweight division holding the lightly regarded IBO title.

His KO over Eric Aiken was voted South Africa's KO of the year 2007 (according to Fightnews). He lost an upset decision to Cristobal Cruz in March 2008, a major setback in his hopes for a title shot.


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