Cassius Baloyi
Cassius Baloyi, (born on 5 November 1974 in Malamulele, South Africa), is a retired professional boxer.
| Cassius Baloyi | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ponani Cassius Baloyi |
| Nickname(s) | The Hit Man Mr. Shy Guy |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 5 November 1974 Malamulele, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 46 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Known as "Mr. Shy Guy", Baloyi turned pro in 1994 and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 2006 with a TKO win over Manuel Medina. He lost the title in his first defense to Gairy St Clair later in the year, but regained the title by defeating compatriot Mzonke Fana on 12 April 2008. His most recent defense in September 2008 was against Javier Osvaldo Alvarez, whom he knocked down three times on the way to a TKO victory. On 12 April 2008, Baloyi lost his title to Malcolm Klassen when the referee stopped the fight during the seventh round after Klassen overpowered Baloyi. After the fight it was reported that Baloyi was disappointed with his trainer. Baloyi has retired from professional boxing and is now a Pro and Amateur boxing coach in Johannesburg.
Baloyi is the only South African to ever win 6 World Titles. Baloyi was named "Boxer of the Year" for 2008 at the Boxing SA Annual Awards at a banquet held at Carnival City in Brakpan.
Boxing Academy
The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy was launched in January 2010 – a non-profit company dedicated to teaching boxing to underprivileged youths, particularly those living in Alexendra. The Academy is affiliated with Sanabo and the local Boxing Committee JABO. Cassius is also training non fighters who enjoy the cardio element and rewards of training like boxers.
Professional boxing record
| 46 fights | 37 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 18 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 46 | Loss | 37-8-1 |  Malcolm Klassen |
UD | 8 | Oct 14, 2012 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Baloyi announced his retirement after the fight. |
| 45 | Loss | 37-7-1 |  Paulus Moses |
SD | 10 | Jul 28, 2012 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia |
For vacant WBO International lightweight title |
| 44 | Loss | 37-6-1 |  Argenis Mendez |
UD | 12 | Jan 29, 2011 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
For IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 43 | Loss | 37-5-1 | Mzonke Fana |
UD | 12 | Sep 1, 2010 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
For vacant IBF super featherweight title |
| 42 | Win | 37-4-1 |  Roberto David Arrieta |
UD | 12 | Oct 30, 2009 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Won IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 41 | Loss | 36-4-1 | Malcolm Klassen |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:42 | Apr 18, 2009 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa |
Lost IBF super featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 36-3-1 | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez |
TKO | 3 (12), 0:28 | Sep 13, 2008 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained IBF super featherweight title |
| 39 | Win | 35-3-1 | Mzonke Fana |
MD | 12 | Apr 12, 2008 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa |
Won IBF super featherweight title |
| 38 | Win | 34-3-1 |  Gairy St. Clair |
UD | 12 | Nov 12, 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa |
Won IBF super featherweight title eliminator |
| 37 | Draw | 33-3-1 |  Manuel Medina |
TD | 4 (12) | Jul 5, 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa |
For IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator |
| 36 | Win | 33-3 | Nazareno Gaston Ruiz |
TKO | 3 (12), 1:06 | Feb 3, 2007 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa |
For Vacant IBO super featherweight title |
| 35 | Loss | 32-3 | Gairy St. Clair |
UD | 12 | Jul 29, 2006 | Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa |
Lost IBF and IBO super featherweight titles |
| 34 | Win | 32-2 | Manuel Medina |
TKO | 11 (12), 2:19 | May 31, 2006 |  Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, USA |
Won Vacant IBF and IBO super featherweight titles |
| 33 | Loss | 31-2 | Isaac Hlatshwayo |
UD | 12 | Aug 31, 2005 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Won Vacant IBO lightweight title |
| 32 | Win | 31-1 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba |
UD | 12 | Apr 16, 2005 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 31 | Win | 30-1 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba |
UD | 12 | Nov 20, 2004 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29-1 | Juan Gerardo Cabrera |
UD | 12 | Mar 27, 2004 | Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, North-West, South Africa |
Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28-1 | Mbulelo Botile |
TKO | 11 (12), 2:58 | Oct 26, 2002 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained IBO super featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27-1 |  Tiger Ari |
TKO | 6 (12) | Apr 17, 2002 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Won Vacant IBO super featherweight title |
| 27 | Loss | 26-1 | Phillip Ndou |
UD | 12 | Nov 3, 2001 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
For WBU super featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26-0 | Jorge Antonio Paredes |
TKO | 7 (12) | Aug 22, 2001 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25-0 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Steve Robinson |
MD | 12 | Nov 3, 2000 | Leisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24-0 | Baudilio Hernandez |
KO | 1 (12) | Sep 1, 2000 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23-0 | Héctor Lizárraga |
KO | 1 (12), 2:59 | May 24, 2000 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22-0 |  Brian Carr |
TKO | 10 (12) | Jun 26, 1999 | Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21-0 |  Said Lawal |
RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | Apr 1, 1999 |  Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20-0 | Domingo Damigella |
TKO | 10(12) | Sep 12, 1998 | Martz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA |
Retained WBU featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19-0 | Sergio Rafael Liendo |
UD | 12 | Apr 24, 1998 | San Jose Arena, San Jose, California, USA |
Won Vacant WBU featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18-0 |  László Bognár |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:16 | Nov 15, 1997 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17-0 | Jose de Jesus Garcia |
TKO | 2 (12), 2:32 | Jun 28, 1997 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16-0 | Anton Gilmore |
UD | 12 | Mar 22, 1997 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Retained WBU super bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15-0 | Frank Toledo |
UD | 12 | Nov 15, 1996 | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA |
Won WBU World super bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14-0 | Kororo Goduka |
TKO | 3 (10) | Sep 10, 1996 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 13 | Win | 13-0 | Peter Harris |
PTS | 6 | Jul 6, 1996 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom |
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| 12 | Win | 12-0 | Peter Judson |
PTS | 6 | Mar 16, 1996 | Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| 11 | Win | 11-0 | Sipho Kahlane |
TKO | 2 (8) | Jan 30, 1996 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Luvuyo Mdiniso |
PTS | 8 | Nov 28, 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 9 | Win | 9-0 | Robert Kgaswe |
TKO | 2 (6) | Nov 4, 1995 | Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa |
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| 8 | Win | 8-0 | Edward Dlamini |
PTS | 6 | Aug 19, 1995 | Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa |
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| 7 | Win | 7-0 |  Reinhold Campa |
PTS | 8 | Apr 25, 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 6 | Win | 6-0 | Hendrick Makolane |
TKO | 3 (6) | Feb 28, 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 5 | Win | 5-0 | James McCloskey |
TKO | 3 (6) | Jan 25, 1995 | Trump Taj Majal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
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| 4 | Win | 4-0 | Kobie Buys |
TKO | 4 (6) | Dec 6, 1994 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| 3 | Win | 3-0 | Jose Maria Castillo |
PTS | 4 | Nov 1, 1994 | MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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| 2 | Win | 2-0 | Martin Mnyandu |
PTS | 4 | Jun 25, 1994 | Convention Centre, Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa |
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| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Isaac Skosana |
PTS | 4 | Mar 13, 1994 | Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Professional debut |
See also
References
- "Cassius Baloyi : Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Cassius Baloyi vs. Gairy St Clair". BoxRec. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
External links
| Vacant Title last held by Marco Antonio Barrera |
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion 31 May 2006 – 29 July 2006 |
Succeeded by Gairy St. Clair |
| Preceded by Mzonke Fana |
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion 12 April 2008 – 18 April 2009 |
Succeeded by Malcolm Klassen |
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