Malcolm Klassen
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.
| Malcolm Klassen | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Malcolm Elton Klassen |
| Nickname(s) | Stone |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | December 3, 1981 Hammanskraal, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 2 |
Professional career
Klassen lost a decision to Robert Guerrero on August 22, 2009.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 45 fights | 34 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 2 |
| By decision | 16 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 34–9–2 | |
TKO | 4 (12) | 2018-10-21 | |
For IBF Continental Africa Super Featherweight Title. |
| Win | 34–8–2 |  |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2018-07-28 | |
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| Loss | 33–8–2 |  |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2018-02-10 |  |
For IBO super featherweight title. |
| Loss | 33–7–2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 2017-09-09 | |
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| Win | 33–6–2 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 2016-08-05 | |
Won IBO super featherweight title. |
| Win | 32–6–2 |  |
TKO | 1 (12) | 2016-04-29 | |
Won WBA Inter-Continental super featherweight title. |
| Win | 31–6–2 |  |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2015-09-12 |  |
|
| Win | 30–6–2 | |
KO | 10 (12) | 2015-04-24 | |
|
| Win | 29–6–2 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-20 | |
Won WBO International lightweight title. |
| Win | 28–6–2 |  |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2014-09-29 | |
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| Loss | 27–6–2 | .svg.png){kind=small} |
UD | 12 (12) | 2013-05-16 | |
For IBO super featherweight title. |
| Win | 27–5–2 | |
UD | 8 (8) | 2012-12-03 | |
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| Win | 26–5–2 | |
UD | 8 (8) | 2012-10-14 | |
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| Win | 25–5–2 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2011-11-19 | |
Won WBF super featherweight title. |
| Loss | 24–5–2 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 2009-08-22 | |
Lost IBF super featherweight title. |
| Win | 24–4–2 | |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2009-04-18 | |
Won IBF super featherweight title. |
| Win | 23–4–2 | |
TKO | 2 (12) | 2008-08-29 | |
|
| Win | 22–4–2 | |
KO | 7 (10) | 2008-04-12 | |
|
| Win | 21–4–2 |  |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2007-11-30 | |
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| Win | 20–4–2 | |
TKO | 5 (8) | 2007-07-05 | |
|
| Loss | 19–4–2 | |
SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | |
Lost IBF super featherweight title. |
| Win | 19–3–2 |  |
SD | 12 (12) | 2006-11-04 | |
Won IBF super featherweight title. |
| Win | 18–3–2 | |
RTD | 4 (12) | 2006-07-29 | |
|
| Win | 17–3–2 | |
PTS | 12 (12) | 2006-05-25 | |
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| Win | 16–3–2 | |
TKO | 3 (12) | 2006-02-25 | |
|
| Win | 15–3–2 | |
SD | 12 (12) | 2005-08-31 | |
|
| Win | 14–3–2 | |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2004-10-29 | |
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| Draw | 13–3–2 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-09-28 | |
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| Win | 13–3–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-03-12 | |
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| Win | 12–3–1 | |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2003-08-29 | |
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| Win | 11–3–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2003-06-25 | |
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| Win | 10–3–1 | |
KO | 4 (6) | 2003-02-07 | |
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| Win | 9–3–1 | |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2002-10-15 | |
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| Win | 8–3–1 | |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2002-06-29 | |
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| Loss | 7–3–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2001-11-02 | |
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| Win | 7–2–1 | |
MD | 6 (6) | 2001-05-27 | |
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| Win | 6–2–1 | |
TKO | 8 (8) | 2001-03-25 | |
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| Win | 5–2–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-12-03 | |
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| Win | 4–2–1 | |
UD | 8 (8) | 2000-07-29 | |
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| Loss | 3–2–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-04-26 | |
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| Loss | 3–1–1 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-02-29 | |
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| Draw | 3–0–1 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-11-23 | |
|
| Win | 3–0 | |
TKO | 3 (4) | 1999-09-03 | |
|
| Win | 2–0 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-07-18 | |
|
| Win | 1–0 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-05-22 | |
Professional debut. |
See also
- List of super-featherweight boxing champions
References
- "Guerrero claims Klassy win". Sky sports. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
External links
| 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 - May 5, 2017 Stripped |
Vacant Title next held by Shavkat Rakhimov | ||
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