Malcolm Klassen


Malcolm Klassen is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice from 2006 until 2007, as well as in 2009.

Professional career

Klassen turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 18–3–2 before beating Gairy St. Clair to win the IBF super featherweight championship. He would lose the title in his first defense to fellow countryman Mzonke Fana in 2007. He would regain the title two years later against another South African boxer Cassius Baloyi, before once again losing the title in his first defense to American challenger Robert Guerrero.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45LossAzinga FuzileTKO4 2018-10-21Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaFor IBF African super-featherweight title
44Win34–8–2Yohani BandaTKO2 2018-07-28Civic Centre, Rustenburg, South Africa
43Loss33–8–2Shavkat RakhimovTKO8 2018-02-10DIVS, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor IBO super-featherweight title
42Loss33–7–2Mikhail AlexeevUD10 2017-09-09Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia
41Win33–6–2Jack AsisUD12 2016-08-05Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South AfricaWon IBO super-featherweight title
40Win32–6–2Leonilo MirandaTKO1 2016-04-29Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa
39Win31–6–2Reynaldo CajinaPTS6 2015-09-12Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England, U.K.
38Win30–6–2Xolani McotheliKO10 2015-04-24Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
37Win29–6–2Paulus MosesUD12 2015-03-20Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO International lightweight title
36Win28–6–2Justin SaviTKO4 2014-09-29Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
35Loss27–6–2Will TomlinsonUD12 2013-05-16The Melbourne Pavilion, Ascot Vale, AustraliaFor IBO super-featherweight title
34Win27–5–2Bongani MahlanguUD8 2012-12-03Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
33Win26–5–2Cassius BaloyiUD8 2012-10-14Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
32Win25–5–2Daniel LomeliUD12 2011-11-19Montecasino, Fourways, South AfricaWon vacant WBF super-featherweight title
31Loss24–5–2Robert GuerreroUD12 2009-08-22Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Lost IBF super-featherweight title
30Win24–4–2Cassius BaloyiTKO7 2009-04-18North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
29Win23–4–2Manuel MedinaTKO2 2008-08-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
28Win22–4–2Joel De la CruzKO7 2008-04-12North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
27Win21–4–2Pablo Ernesto OlivetoTKO5 2007-11-30Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
26Win20–4–2Edward MpofuTKO5 2007-07-05Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
25Loss19–4–2Mzonke FanaSD12 2007-04-20Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaLost IBF super-featherweight title
24Win19–3–2Gairy St. ClairSD12 2006-11-04Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
23Win18–3–2Manelisi MbilaseRTD4 2006-07-29Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
22Win17–3–2Willie MabasaUD12 2006-05-25Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
21Win16–3–2Lindile TyhaliTKO3 2006-02-25Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
20Win15–3–2Edward MpofuSD12 2005-08-31Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant South African featherweight title
19Win14–3–2Mico MakhweloTKO4 2004-10-29Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
18Draw13–3–2Jeffrey MathebulaPTS6 2004-09-28Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
17Win13–3–1Oupa LubisiPTS6 2004-03-12Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
16Win12–3–1Mzwakhe MagaziTKO1 2003-08-29Cedar Park, Woodmead, South Africa
15Win11–3–1Jasper SerokaPTS6 2003-06-25Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
14Win10–3–1William MpongoKO4 2003-02-07Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
13Win9–3–1Lee HolmesTKO4 2002-10-15York Hall, London, England, U.K.
12Win8–3–1Shadrack MontshoTKO4 2002-06-29Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Soweto, South Africa
11Loss7–3–1Harry RamogoadiPTS6 2001-11-02Town Hall, Benoni, South Africa
10Win7–2–1William MpongoMD6 2001-05-27Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand, South Africa
9Win6–2–1Elton TaaibosTKO8 2001-03-25Sam Hlalele Hall, Thembisa, South Africa
8Win5–2–1Springkaan KhongoanePTS6 2000-12-03Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
7Win4–2–1Peter SkosanaUD8 2000-07-29Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
6Loss3–2–1Takalani NdlovuPTS6 2000-04-26Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5Loss3–1–1Colin MutsilaPTS6 2000-02-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
4Draw3–0–1Joshua KhoasePTS4 1999-11-23Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
3Win3–0Tshumbedzo TshishongeTKO3 1999-09-03Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa
2Win2–0Hoosan MohammedPTS4 1999-07-18Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South Africa
1Win1–0Stevens MoeketsanePTS4 1999-05-22Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa