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| Vusi Malinga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vus'Umuzi Malinga (1979-10-29) 29 October 1979 (age 45) Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Marvellous |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| 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.
Malinga vs. Hasegawa
On 12 March 2009 Malinga fought Hozumi Hasegawa for the WBC world title where he lost by technical knockout.
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.
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.
Malinga vs. Hall
On 21 December 2013 Malinga fought Stuart Hall for the vacant IBF world title and lost by unanimous decision.
Professional boxing record
| 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 | Won vacant WBC interim bantamweight title |
| 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. 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. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
External links
- Boxing record for Vusi Malinga from BoxRec (registration required)
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded byCedric Conway | South African bantamweight champion 27 July 2002 – November 2004 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byKhulile Makeba | ||
| VacantTitle last held byRoger Galicia | WBC International bantamweight champion 31 October 2003 – July 2004 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byHimself | ||
| VacantTitle last held byHimself | WBC International bantamweight champion 30 September 2005 – 12 June 2008 Won eliminator for world title |
VacantTitle next held byNick Otieno | ||
| VacantTitle last held bySumaila Badu | WBO Africa bantamweight champion 25 September 2009 – April 2010 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byPaulus Ambunda | ||