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 nameMalcolm Elton Klassen
Nickname(s)Stone
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 12 in (164 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Nationality South African
Born (1981-12-03) December 3, 1981
Hammanskraal, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses9
Draws2

Professional career

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

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
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 Azinga Fuzile TKO 4 (12) 2018-10-21 Orient Theatre, East London For IBF Continental Africa Super Featherweight Title.
Win 34–8–2 Yohane Banda TKO 2 (10) 2018-07-28 Civic Centre, Rustenburg, North-West
Loss 33–8–2 Shavkat Rakhimov TKO 8 (12) 2018-02-10 DIVS, Ekaterinburg For IBO super featherweight title.
Loss 33–7–2 Mikhail Alexeev UD 10 (10) 2017-09-09 Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk
Win 33–6–2 Jack Asis UD 12 (12) 2016-08-05 Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark Won IBO super featherweight title.
Win 32–6–2 Leonilo Miranda TKO 1 (12) 2016-04-29 Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego Won WBA Inter-Continental super featherweight title.
Win 31–6–2 Reynaldo Cajina PTS 6 (6) 2015-09-12 Evoque Nightclub, Church Street, Preston
Win 30–6–2 Xolani Mcotheli KO 10 (12) 2015-04-24 Orient Theatre, East London
Win 29–6–2 Paulus Moses UD 12 (12) 2015-03-20 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek Won WBO International lightweight title.
Win 28–6–2 Justin Savi TKO 4 (10) 2014-09-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss 27–6–2 Will Tomlinson UD 12 (12) 2013-05-16 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington For IBO super featherweight title.
Win 27–5–2 Bongani Mahlangu UD 8 (8) 2012-12-03 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win 26–5–2 Cassius Baloyi UD 8 (8) 2012-10-14 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win 25–5–2 Daniel Lomeli UD 12 (12) 2011-11-19 Monte Casino, Johannesburg Won WBF super featherweight title.
Loss 24–5–2 Robert Guerrero UD 12 (12) 2009-08-22 Toyota Center, Houston Lost IBF super featherweight title.
Win 24–4–2 Cassius Baloyi TKO 7 (12) 2009-04-18 N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng Won IBF super featherweight title.
Win 23–4–2 Manuel Medina TKO 2 (12) 2008-08-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 22–4–2 Joel Dela Cruz KO 7 (10) 2008-04-12 N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng
Win 21–4–2 Pablo Ernesto Oliveto TKO 5 (10) 2007-11-30 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 20–4–2 Edward Mpofu TKO 5 (8) 2007-07-05 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss 19–4–2 Mzonke Fana SD 12 (12) 2007-04-20 Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Lost IBF super featherweight title.
Win 19–3–2 Gairy St. Clair SD 12 (12) 2006-11-04 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park Won IBF super featherweight title.
Win 18–3–2 Manelisi Mbilase RTD 4 (12) 2006-07-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win 17–3–2 Willie Mabasa PTS 12 (12) 2006-05-25 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 16–3–2 Lindile Tyhali TKO 3 (12) 2006-02-25 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 15–3–2 Edward Mpofu SD 12 (12) 2005-08-31 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win 14–3–2 Mico Makhwelo TKO 4 (6) 2004-10-29 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
Draw 13–3–2 Jeffrey Mathebula PTS 6 (6) 2004-09-28 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 13–3–1 Oupa Lubisi PTS 6 (6) 2004-03-12 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 12–3–1 Mzwakhe Magazi TKO 1 (6) 2003-08-29 Cedar Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg
Win 11–3–1 Jasper Seroka PTS 6 (6) 2003-06-25 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg
Win 10–3–1 William Mpongo KO 4 (6) 2003-02-07 Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Win 9–3–1 Lee Holmes TKO 4 (6) 2002-10-15 York Hall, Bethnal Green
Win 8–3–1 Shadrack Montsho TKO 4 (6) 2002-06-29 Dobsonville Shopping Mall, Soweto
Loss 7–3–1 Harry Ramogoadi PTS 6 (6) 2001-11-02 Town Hall, Benoni
Win 7–2–1 William Mpongo MD 6 (6) 2001-05-27 Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand
Win 6–2–1 Elton Taaibos TKO 8 (8) 2001-03-25 Sam Hlalele Hall, Tembisa
Win 5–2–1 Springkaan Khongoane PTS 6 (6) 2000-12-03 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Win 4–2–1 Peter Skosana UD 8 (8) 2000-07-29 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Loss 3–2–1 Takalani Ndlovu PTS 6 (6) 2000-04-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Loss 3–1–1 Colin Mutsila PTS 6 (6) 2000-02-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Draw 3–0–1 Joshua Khoase PTS 4 (4) 1999-11-23 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win 3–0 Tshumbedzo Tshishonge TKO 3 (4) 1999-09-03 Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank
Win 2–0 Hoosan Mohammed PTS 4 (4) 1999-07-18 Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane
Win 1–0 Stevens Moeketsane PTS 4 (4) 1999-05-22 Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank Professional debut.

See also

  • List of super-featherweight boxing champions

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 - May 5, 2017
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Shavkat Rakhimov
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