Cassius Baloyi


Cassius Baloyi is a retired professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice between 2006 and 2009.

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 six 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46LossMalcolm KlassenUD814 Oct 2012Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
45Loss37–7–1Paulus MosesSD1028 Jul 2012Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaFor vacant WBO International lightweight title
44Loss37–6–1Argenis MendezUD1229 Jan 2011Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
43Loss37–5–1Mzonke FanaUD121 Sep 2010Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaFor vacant IBF super-featherweight title
42Win37–4–1Roberto David ArrietaUD1230 Oct 2009Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
41Loss36–4–1Malcolm KlassenTKO7, 2:4218 Apr 2009North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaLost IBF super-featherweight title
40Win36–3–1Javier Osvaldo AlvarezTKO3, 0:2813 Sep 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBF super-featherweight title
39Win35–3–1Mzonke FanaMD1212 Apr 2008North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
38Win34–3–1Gairy St. ClairUD1212 Nov 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
37Draw33–3–1Manuel MedinaTD4 5 Jul 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
36Win33–3Nazareno Gaston RuizTKO3, 1:063 Feb 2007Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super-featherweight title
35Loss32–3Gairy St. ClairUD1229 Jul 2006Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaLost IBF & IBO super-featherweight titles
34Win32–2Manuel MedinaTKO11, 2:1931 May 2006Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.Retained IBO super-featherweight title;
Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title
33Loss31–2Isaac HlatshwayoUD1231 Aug 2005Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaFor vacant IBO lightweight title
32Win31–1Lehlo LedwabaUD1216 Apr 2005Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained IBO super-featherweight title
31Win30–1Lehlo LedwabaUD1220 Nov 2004Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained IBO super-featherweight title
30Win29–1Juan Gerardo CabreraUD1227 Mar 2004Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained IBO super-featherweight title
29Win28–1Mbulelo BotileTKO11, 2:5826 Oct 2002Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained IBO super-featherweight title
28Win27–1Tiger AriTKO6, 1:2217 Apr 2002Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super-featherweight title
27Loss26–1Phillip N'douUD123 Nov 2001Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaFor WBU super-featherweight title
26Win26–0Jorge Antonio ParedesTKO7 22 Aug 2001Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
25Win25–0Steve RobinsonMD123 Nov 2000Leisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, U.K.Retained WBU featherweight title
24Win24–0Baudilio HernandezKO1 1 Sep 2000Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
23Win23–0Héctor LizárragaKO1, 2:5924 May 2000Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
22Win22–0Brian CarrTKO10 26 Jun 1999Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Retained WBU featherweight title
21Win21–0Said LawalRTD8, 3:001 Apr 1999Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, England, U.K.Retained WBU featherweight title
20Win20–0Domingo DamigellaTKO10, 2:4712 Sep 1998Martz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained WBU featherweight title
19Win19–0Sergio Rafael LiendoUD1224 Apr 1998San Jose Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.Won vacant WBU featherweight title
18Win18–0László BognárTKO7, 2:1615 Nov 1997Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained WBU super-bantamweight title
17Win17–0Jose de Jesus GarciaTKO2, 2:3228 Jun 1997Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained WBU super-bantamweight title
16Win16–0Anton GilmoreUD1222 Mar 1997Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained WBU super-bantamweight title
15Win15–0Frank ToledoUD1215 Nov 1996The Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.Won WBU super-bantamweight title
14Win14–0Kororo GodukaTKO3 10 Sep 1996Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
13Win13–0Peter HarrisPTS66 Jul 1996Nynex Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.
12Win12–0Peter JudsonPTS616 Mar 1996SEC Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
11Win11–0Sipho KahlaneTKO2 30 Jan 1996Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
10Win10–0Luvuyo MdinisoUD828 Nov 1995Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
9Win9–0Robert KgasweTKO2 4 Nov 1995Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
8Win8–0Edward DlaminiPTS619 Aug 1995Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
7Win7–0Reinhold CampaUD825 Apr 1995Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
6Win6–0Hendrick MakolaneTKO3 28 Feb 1995Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5Win5–0James McCloskeyTKO3 25 Jan 1995Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Kobus BuysTKO4 6 Dec 1994Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
3Win3–0Jose Maria CastilloUD41 Nov 1994MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Martin MnyanduPTS425 Jun 1994Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa
1Win1–0Isaac SkosanaPTS413 Mar 1994Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, South Africa

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.