Thomas Oosthuizen


Thomas Oosthuizen is a South African professional boxer. He is a former IBO world champion in two weight classes, having held the super-middleweight title from 2011 to 2014, and the light-heavyweight title in 2015.

Professional career

Oosthuizen made his professional debut on 29 February 2008, knocking out Johannes Swart in two rounds. He then reeled off twelve straight victories, nine of which coming by way of knockout.

IBO super-middleweight champion

On 6 November 2010, Oosthuizen faced off against IBO Super Middleweight titleholder Isaac Chilemba. The result was a split-decision draw which allowed Chilemba to retain the title, Oosthuizen claims that attempted to make a rematch were swiftly declined. On 26 March 2011, Oosthuizen got a second crack at the IBO title against Evert Bravo. Oosthuizen won the fight via a ninth-round technical knockout, which saw the referee stepping in to save Bravo from taking further punishment. Oosthuizen made his American debut on the undercard of Andre Berto vs. Jan Zaveck, winning a unanimous decision over Aaron Pryor Jr on 3 September 2011.
After two seemingly lackluster performances, a motorcycle injury forced Oosthuizen to withdraw from a scheduled bout fight with Eleider Alvarez. He was subsequently released by his promoter Rodney Berman, who cited the fact that Oosthuizen was at least 13 pounds over the 175 lb. limit for the bout; stating, "He's had so many chances and blown every one". Following a brief stint in rehabilitation, Oosthuizen was able to mend ties with his promoter in an attempt to move forward with his boxing career. He vacated his IBO Super Middleweight Title on 21 April 2014.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34WinLimbani LanoTKO6 16 Oct 2022The Carousel Casino, Hammanskral, Gauteng, South Africa
33Loss28–3–2Aleksey EgorovUD1023 Mar 2019RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor vacant IBF International cruiserweight title
32Loss28–2–2Thabiso MchunuUD128 Dec 2018Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaLost African cruiserweight title;
For South African cruiserweight title
31Win28–1–2Thabiso MchunuMD121 Sep 2018Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant African cruiserweight title
30Loss27–1–2Igor MikhalkinUD1219 May 2017Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, GermanyFor vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
29Win27–0–2Said MbelwaKO3 28 Apr 2017Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant African light-heavyweight title
28Win26–0–2Daniel BruwerTKO9 27 Aug 2016Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African light-heavyweight title
27Win25–0–2Robert BerridgeUD126 Jun 2015Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
26Win24–0–2Ryno LiebenbergSD1214 Mar 2015Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
25Win23–0–2Denis Grachev11, 3:0015 Nov 2014Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title
24Win22–0–2Ezequiel Maderna129 Nov 2013Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
23Draw21–0–2Brandon GonzálesSD1029 Jun 2013MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
22Win21–0–1Fulgencio ZúñigaUD1210 Nov 2012Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
21Win20–0–1Rowland BryantUD122 Aug 2012Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, USRetained IBO super-middleweight title
20Win19–0–1Marcus JohnsonUD1027 Apr 2012Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
19Win18–0–1Serge YannickTKO6, 0:473 Mar 2012Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
18Win17–0–1Francisco SierraTKO11, 2:5923 Nov 2011Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
17Win16–0–1Aaron Pryor Jr.UD123 Sep 2011Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, USRetained IBO super-middleweight title
16Win15–0–1William GareUD124 Jun 2011Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
15Win14–0–1Evert BravoTKO9, 2:3426 Mar 2011Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super-middleweight title
14Draw13–0–1Isaac Chilemba126 Nov 2010Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor IBO super-middleweight title
13Win13–0Saúl RománKO8, 0:3527 Apr 2010Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12Win12–0Thomas AwinbonoUD1227 Feb 2010Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
11Win11–0Tshepang MohaleKO4, 0:4831 Oct 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
10Win10–0Cleber Argente Alves1012 Sep 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO Youth super-middleweight title
9Win9–0Jared Lovett1011 Jul 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO Youth light-heavyweight title
8Win8–0Semanda ShabaneTKO1, 2:581 Apr 2009Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
7Win7–0Jeremiah BaloyiTKO1 17 Nov 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
6Win6–0Mfundo Wongo3 7 Oct 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
5Win5–0Mzukiseni LengesiTKO1 13 Sep 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
4Win4–0Ayanda NongenaTKO1 1 Aug 2008Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
3Win3–0Takalani MalulekeTKO3 15 Jul 2008Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
2Win2–0Shawn SombyalaTKO1 28 May 2008Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
1Win1–0Johannes Swart2 29 Feb 2008Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa