Vusi Malinga

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Vusi Malinga
Statistics
Real nameVus'Umuzi Malinga
Nickname(s)Marvellous
Weight(s)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Reach180 cm (71 in)
NationalitySouth African
Born (1979-10-29) 29 October 1979 (age 42)
Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins21
Wins by KO12
Losses6
Draws1

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[]

  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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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
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