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.

Malcolm Klassen
Born
Malcolm Elton Klassen

(1981-12-03) 3 December 1981 (age 43)
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesStone
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses9
Draws2

Professional career

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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

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45 fights 34 wins 9 losses
By knockout 18 2
By decision 16 7
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
45 Loss 34–9–2 Azinga Fuzile TKO 4 (12) 2018-10-21 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa For IBF African super-featherweight title
44 Win 34–8–2 Yohani Banda TKO 2 (10) 2018-07-28 Civic Centre, Rustenburg, South Africa
43 Loss 33–8–2 Shavkat Rakhimov TKO 8 (12) 2018-02-10 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia For IBO super-featherweight title
42 Loss 33–7–2 Mikhail Alexeev UD 10 (10) 2017-09-09 Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia
41 Win 33–6–2 Jack Asis UD 12 (12) 2016-08-05 Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Won IBO super-featherweight title
40 Win 32–6–2 Leonilo Miranda TKO 1 (12) 2016-04-29 Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa
39 Win 31–6–2 Reynaldo Cajina PTS 6 (6) 2015-09-12 Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England, U.K.
38 Win 30–6–2 Xolani Mcotheli KO 10 (12) 2015-04-24 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
37 Win 29–6–2 Paulus Moses UD 12 (12) 2015-03-20 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant WBO International lightweight title
36 Win 28–6–2 Justin Savi TKO 4 (10) 2014-09-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
35 Loss 27–6–2 Will Tomlinson UD 12 (12) 2013-05-16 The Melbourne Pavilion, Ascot Vale, Australia For IBO super-featherweight title
34 Win 27–5–2 Bongani Mahlangu UD 8 (8) 2012-12-03 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
33 Win 26–5–2 Cassius Baloyi UD 8 (8) 2012-10-14 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
32 Win 25–5–2 Daniel Lomeli UD 12 (12) 2011-11-19 Montecasino, Fourways, South Africa Won vacant WBF super-featherweight title
31 Loss 24–5–2 Robert Guerrero UD 12 (12) 2009-08-22 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. Lost IBF super-featherweight title
30 Win 24–4–2 Cassius Baloyi TKO 7 (12) 2009-04-18 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa Won IBF super-featherweight title
29 Win 23–4–2 Manuel Medina TKO 2 (12) 2008-08-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
28 Win 22–4–2 Joel De la Cruz KO 7 (10) 2008-04-12 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
27 Win 21–4–2 Pablo Ernesto Oliveto TKO 5 (10) 2007-11-30 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
26 Win 20–4–2 Edward Mpofu TKO 5 (8) 2007-07-05 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
25 Loss 19–4–2 Mzonke Fana SD 12 (12) 2007-04-20 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa Lost IBF super-featherweight title
24 Win 19–3–2 Gairy St. Clair SD 12 (12) 2006-11-04 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won IBF super-featherweight title
23 Win 18–3–2 Manelisi Mbilase RTD 4 (12) 2006-07-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
22 Win 17–3–2 Willie Mabasa UD 12 (12) 2006-05-25 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
21 Win 16–3–2 Lindile Tyhali TKO 3 (12) 2006-02-25 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
20 Win 15–3–2 Edward Mpofu SD 12 (12) 2005-08-31 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Won vacant South African featherweight title
19 Win 14–3–2 Mico Makhwelo TKO 4 (6) 2004-10-29 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
18 Draw 13–3–2 Jeffrey Mathebula PTS 6 (6) 2004-09-28 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
17 Win 13–3–1 Oupa Lubisi PTS 6 (6) 2004-03-12 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
16 Win 12–3–1 Mzwakhe Magazi TKO 1 (6) 2003-08-29 Cedar Park, Woodmead, South Africa
15 Win 11–3–1 Jasper Seroka PTS 6 (6) 2003-06-25 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Win 10–3–1 William Mpongo KO 4 (6) 2003-02-07 Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
13 Win 9–3–1 Lee Holmes TKO 4 (6) 2002-10-15 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
12 Win 8–3–1 Shadrack Montsho TKO 4 (6) 2002-06-29 Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Soweto, South Africa
11 Loss 7–3–1 Harry Ramogoadi PTS 6 (6) 2001-11-02 Town Hall, Benoni, South Africa
10 Win 7–2–1 William Mpongo MD 6 (6) 2001-05-27 Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand, South Africa
9 Win 6–2–1 Elton Taaibos TKO 8 (8) 2001-03-25 Sam Hlalele Hall, Thembisa, South Africa
8 Win 5–2–1 Springkaan Khongoane PTS 6 (6) 2000-12-03 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Win 4–2–1 Peter Skosana UD 8 (8) 2000-07-29 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Loss 3–2–1 Takalani Ndlovu PTS 6 (6) 2000-04-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5 Loss 3–1–1 Colin Mutsila PTS 6 (6) 2000-02-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
4 Draw 3–0–1 Joshua Khoase PTS 4 (4) 1999-11-23 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 Tshumbedzo Tshishonge TKO 3 (4) 1999-09-03 Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa
2 Win 2–0 Hoosan Mohammed PTS 4 (4) 1999-07-18 Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Stevens Moeketsane PTS 4 (4) 1999-05-22 Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Baloyi Regains IBF Crown". TNT Sports. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Guerrero claims Klassy win". Sky Sports. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
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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