Vusi Malinga

Vusi Malinga
Vusi Malinga
Statistics
Real name	Vus'Umuzi Malinga
Nickname(s)	Marvellous
Weight(s)	Bantamweight; Super-bantamweight;
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Reach	180 cm (71 in)
Nationality	South African
Born	29 October 1979 (age 42); Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	21
Wins by KO	12
Losses	6
Draws	1

Vus'Umuzi Malinga (born 29 October 1979), best known as Vusi Malinga, is a South African professional boxer. He has challenged three times for a bantamweight world title, in 2009, 2012 and 2013.

Professional career[]

Malinga vs. Sahaprom[]

On 12 June 2008 Malingo fought former two-time bantamweight world champion Veeraphol Sahaprom in an eliminator for the right to fight for the WBC world title and won by technical knockout.^[1]

Malinga vs. Hasegawa[]

On 12 March 2009 Malinga fought Hozumi Hasegawa for the WBC world title where he lost by technical knockout.^[2]

Malinga vs. Domingo[]

On 30 October 2010 Malinga fought Michael Domingo in an eliminator for the right to fight for the IBF world title and won by unanimous decision.^[3]

Malinga vs. Santa Cruz[]

On 2 June 2012 Malinga fought Leo Santa Cruz for the vacant IBF world title where he lost by unanimous decision. This bout was aired on Showtime.^[4]

Malinga vs. Hall[]

On 21 December 2013 Malinga fought Stuart Hall for the vacant IBF world title and lost by unanimous decision.^[5]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
28 fights	21 wins	6 losses
By knockout	12	1
By decision	9	5
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
28	Loss	21–6–1	Gavin McDonnell	UD	12	25 Oct 2014	Hull Arena, Hull, England	For vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title
27	Loss	21–5–1	Stuart Hall	UD	12	21 Dec 2013	First Direct Arena, Leeds, England	For vacant IBF bantamweight title
26	Win	21–4–1	Diarh Gabutan	UD	12	23 Mar 2013	Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa
25	Loss	20–4–1	Léo Santa Cruz	UD	12	2 Jun 2012	Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US	For vacant IBF bantamweight title
24	Win	20–3–1	Michael Domingo	UD	12	30 Oct 2010	North-West University Great Hall, Mahikeng, South Africa
23	Win	19–3–1	Fadhili Majiha	KO	3 (12), 2:28	25 Sep 2009	Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Won vacant WBO Africa bantamweight title
22	Loss	18–3–1	Hozumi Hasegawa	TKO	1 (12), 2:37	12 Mar 2009	World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan	For WBC bantamweight title
21	Win	18–2–1	Veeraphol Sahaprom	TKO	4 (12), 0:36	12 Jun 2008	Bodindecha School, Bangkok, Thailand
20	Win	17–2–1	Sergio Victor Caruso	TKO	5 (12)	30 Nov 2007	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa	Retained WBC International bantamweight title
19	Win	16–2–1	Alberto Rossel	KO	5 (12), 2:50	24 Aug 2007	Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained WBC International bantamweight title
18	Draw	15–2–1	Jerope Mercado	SD	12	2 Feb 2007	Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained WBC International bantamweight title
17	Win	15–2	Andrey Kostin	UD	12	31 Mar 2006	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained WBC International bantamweight title
16	Win	14–2	Nkosinathi Tshinavhe	KO	10 (12), 2:53	30 Sep 2005	Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa	Won vacant WBC International bantamweight title
15	Win	13–2	Siyabonga Nyanga	SD	12	30 Jul 2004	Community Hall, Orlando, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
14	Win	12–2	Joel Bauya	TKO	1 (12)	30 Apr 2004	Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained WBC International bantamweight title
13	Win	11–2	Lindile Somthi	TKO	1 (12)	31 Oct 2003	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title; Won vacant WBC International bantamweight title
12	Win	10–2	Siyabonga Nyanga	UD	12	30 May 2003	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
11	Win	9–2	Zolani Msolo	TKO	1 (12)	4 Oct 2002	Emperors Palace Hotel, Kempton Park, South Africa	Retained South African bantamweight title
10	Win	8–2	Cedric Conway	TKO	3 (12)	27 Jul 2002	Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa	Won South African bantamweight title
9	Win	7–2	Moses Malebye	PTS	10	22 Mar 2002	Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa	Won vacant Gauteng bantamweight title
8	Win	6–2	Mzwandile Zangqa	KO	2 (6)	14 Oct 2001	Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
7	Win	5–2	Alfred Sebaka	TKO	5 (6)	6 Aug 2001	Emperors Palace Hotel, Kempton Park, South Africa
6	Win	4–2	Elias Skosana	PTS	6	24 Jun 2001	Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
5	Win	3–2	Jacob Mohlabi	PTS	6	5 May 2001	Kopanong Community Hall, Benoni, South Africa
4	Win	2–2	Bethuel Machedi	TKO	1 (6)	25 Mar 2001	Sam Hlalele Community Hall, Tembisa, South Africa
3	Loss	1–2	Sonnyboy Magazi	PTS	4	12 Nov 2000	Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
2	Win	1–1	Sekete Kolisang	PTS	4	15 Apr 2000	Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre, Sebokeng, South Africa
1	Loss	0–1	Godfrey Takalani	PTS	4	20 Feb 2000	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa	Professional debut

References[]

^ "Boxing In South Africa: Vusi Malinga Honored By King Of Amangwane". Saddoboxing.com. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
^ "Hozumi Hasegawa stops Vusi Malinga in first round to defend bantamweight title". Espn.com. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
^ "Domingo Loses Eliminator But Wins Hearts In Mafikeng : Gofightlive". News.gfl.tv. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
^ Woods, Michael (3 June 2012). "Leo Santa Cruz Emerges As Pontential Star, Beats Malinga". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
^ "Scorecard: Roy Jones Jr. trudges on with win". Espn.go.com. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

External links[]

Boxing record for Vusi Malinga from BoxRec

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by Cedric Conway	South African bantamweight champion 27 July 2002 – November 2004 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Khulile Makeba
Vacant Title last held by Roger Galicia	WBC International bantamweight champion 31 October 2003 – July 2004 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Himself
Vacant Title last held by Himself	WBC International bantamweight champion 30 September 2005 – 12 June 2008 Won eliminator for world title	Vacant Title next held by Nick Otieno
Vacant Title last held by Sumaila Badu	WBO Africa bantamweight champion 25 September 2009 – April 2010 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Paulus Ambunda

[1] "Boxing In South Africa: Vusi Malinga Honored By King Of Amangwane". Saddoboxing.com. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

[2] "Hozumi Hasegawa stops Vusi Malinga in first round to defend bantamweight title". Espn.com. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

[3] "Domingo Loses Eliminator But Wins Hearts In Mafikeng : Gofightlive". News.gfl.tv. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

[4] Woods, Michael (3 June 2012). "Leo Santa Cruz Emerges As Pontential Star, Beats Malinga". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

[5] "Scorecard: Roy Jones Jr. trudges on with win". Espn.go.com. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

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