Malcolm Klassen

Malcolm Klassen
Statistics
Real name Malcolm Elton Klassen
Nickname(s) Stone
Weight(s)
Height 5 ft 4½ in (164 cm)
Reach 65 in (165 cm)
Nationality South Africa South African
Born (1981-12-03) December 3, 1981
Hammanskraal, South Africa
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 43
Wins 33
Wins by KO 17
Losses 8
Draws 2

Malcolm Klassen (born in Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa) is a South African professional boxer. Known as "Stone", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Gairy St. Clair for the International Boxing Federation Super featherweight title on 4 Nov 2006. He lost his belt in his first defense against unheralded Mzonke Fana.

Professional career

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

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
43 fights 33 wins 8 losses
By knockout 17 1
By decision 16 7
Draws 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss 33–8–2 Tajikistan Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov TKO 8 (12) 2018-02-10 Russia DIVS, Ekaterinburg For IBO Super featherweight title
Loss 33–7–2 Russia Mikhail Alexeev UD 10 (10) 2017-09-09 Russia Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk
Win 33–6–2 Philippines Jack Asis UD 12 (12) 2016-08-05 South Africa Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark Won IBO Super featherweight title
Win 32–6–2 Mexico Leonilo Miranda TKO 1 (12) 2016-04-29 South Africa Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego Won WBA Inter-Continental Super featherweight Title
Win 31–6–2 Nicaragua Reynaldo Cajina PTS 6 (6) 2015-09-12 United Kingdom Evoque Nightclub, Church Street, Preston
Win 30–6–2 South Africa Xolani Mcotheli KO 10 (12) 2015-04-24 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London
Win 29–6–2 Namibia Paulus Moses UD 12 (12) 2015-03-20 Namibia Ramatex Factory, Windhoek Won WBO International Lightweight title
Win 28–6–2 Benin Justin Savi TKO 4 (10) 2014-09-29 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss 27–6–2 Australia Will Tomlinson UD 12 (12) 2013-05-16 Australia The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington For IBO Super featherweight title
Win 27–5–2 South Africa Bongani Mahlangu UD 8 (8) 2012-12-03 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win 26–5–2 South Africa Cassius Baloyi UD 8 (8) 2012-10-14 South Africa Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win 25–5–2 Mexico Daniel Lomeli UD 12 (12) 2011-11-19 South Africa Monte Casino, Johannesburg Won WBF Super featherweight title
Loss 24–5–2 United States Robert Guerrero UD 12 (12) 2009-08-22 United States Toyota Center, Houston Lost IBF Super featherweight title
Win 24–4–2 South Africa Cassius Baloyi TKO 7 (12) 2009-04-18 South Africa N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng Won IBF Super featherweight title
Win 23–4–2 Mexico Manuel Medina TKO 2 (12) 2008-08-29 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 22–4–2 Philippines Joel Dela Cruz KO 7 (10) 2008-04-12 South Africa N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng
Win 21–4–2 Argentina Pablo Ernesto Oliveto TKO 5 (10) 2007-11-30 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 20–4–2 South Africa Edward Mpofu TKO 5 (8) 2007-07-05 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss 19–4–2 South Africa Mzonke Fana SD 12 (12) 2007-04-20 South Africa Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Lost IBF Super featherweight title
Win 19–3–2 Guyana Gairy St. Clair SD 12 (12) 2006-11-04 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park Won IBF Super featherweight title
Win 18–3–2 South Africa Manelisi Mbilase RTD 4 (12) 2006-07-29 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win 17–3–2 South Africa Willie Mabasa PTS 12 (12) 2006-05-25 South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 16–3–2 South Africa Lindile Tyhali TKO 3 (12) 2006-02-25 South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 15–3–2 South Africa Edward Mpofu SD 12 (12) 2005-08-31 South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 14–3–2 South Africa Mico Makhwelo TKO 4 (6) 2004-10-29 South Africa Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
Draw 13–3–2 South Africa Jeffrey Mathebula PTS 6 (6) 2004-09-28 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 13–3–1 South Africa Oupa Lubisi PTS 6 (6) 2004-03-12 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 12–3–1 South Africa Mzwakhe Magazi TKO 1 (6) 2003-08-29 South Africa Cedar Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg
Win 11–3–1 South Africa Jasper Seroka PTS 6 (6) 2003-06-25 South Africa Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg
Win 10–3–1 South Africa William Mpongo KO 4 (6) 2003-02-07 South Africa Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Win 9–3–1 United Kingdom Lee Holmes TKO 4 (6) 2002-10-15 United Kingdom York Hall, Bethnal Green
Win 8–3–1 South Africa Shadrack Montsho TKO 4 (6) 2002-06-29 South Africa Dobsonville Shopping Mall, Soweto
Loss 7–3–1 South Africa Harry Ramogoadi PTS 6 (6) 2001-11-02 South Africa Town Hall, Benoni
Win 7–2–1 South Africa William Mpongo MD 6 (6) 2001-05-27 South Africa Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand
Win 6–2–1 South Africa Elton Taaibos TKO 8 (8) 2001-03-25 South Africa Sam Hlalele Hall, Tembisa
Win 5–2–1 South Africa Springkaan Khongoane PTS 6 (6) 2000-12-03 South Africa Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Win 4–2–1 South Africa Peter Skosana UD 8 (8) 2000-07-29 South Africa Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Loss 3–2–1 South Africa Takalani Ndlovu PTS 6 (6) 2000-04-26 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Loss 3–1–1 South Africa Colin Mutsila PTS 6 (6) 2000-02-29 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Draw 3–0–1 South Africa Joshua Khoase PTS 4 (4) 1999-11-23 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 3–0 South Africa Tshumbedzo Tshishonge TKO 3 (4) 1999-09-03 South Africa Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank
Win 2–0 South Africa Hoosan Mohammed PTS 4 (4) 1999-07-18 South Africa Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane
Win 1–0 South Africa Stevens Moeketsane PTS 4 (4) 1999-05-22 South Africa Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank Professional debut

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Guerrero claims Klassy win". Sky sports. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
Gairy St. Clair		 IBF super–featherweight champion
November 4, 2006 – April 20, 2007		 Succeeded by
Mzonke Fana
Preceded by
Cassius Baloyi		 IBF super–featherweight champion
April 18, 2009 – August 22, 2009		 Succeeded by
Robert Guerrero
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
Jack Asis		 IBO super–featherweight champion
August 5, 2016 - 2017
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov
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