# Malcolm Klassen

Malcolm Klassen (born in Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa) 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

| 45 fights | 34 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 2 |
| By decision | 16 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 45 | Loss | 34–9–2 | Azinga Fuzile | TKO | 4 (12) | 2018-10-21 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | For IBF African super-featherweight title |
| 44 | Win | 34–8–2 | Yohani Banda | TKO | 2 (10) | 2018-07-28 | Civic Centre, Rustenburg, South Africa | |
| 43 | Loss | 33–8–2 | Shavkat Rakhimov | TKO | 8 (12) | 2018-02-10 | DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia | For IBO super-featherweight title |
| 42 | Loss | 33–7–2 | Mikhail Alexeev | UD | 10 (10) | 2017-09-09 | Traktor Ice Arena, Chelyabinsk, Russia | |
| 41 | Win | 33–6–2 | Jack Asis | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-08-05 | Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa | Won IBO super-featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 32–6–2 | Leonilo Miranda | TKO | 1 (12) | 2016-04-29 | Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa | |
| 39 | Win | 31–6–2 | Reynaldo Cajina | PTS | 6 (6) | 2015-09-12 | Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England, U.K. | |
| 38 | Win | 30–6–2 | Xolani Mcotheli | KO | 10 (12) | 2015-04-24 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 37 | Win | 29–6–2 | Paulus Moses | UD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-20 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia | Won vacant WBO International lightweight title |
| 36 | Win | 28–6–2 | Justin Savi | TKO | 4 (10) | 2014-09-29 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 35 | Loss | 27–6–2 | Will Tomlinson | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-05-16 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Ascot Vale, Australia | For IBO super-featherweight title |
| 34 | Win | 27–5–2 | Bongani Mahlangu | UD | 8 (8) | 2012-12-03 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 33 | Win | 26–5–2 | Cassius Baloyi | UD | 8 (8) | 2012-10-14 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 32 | Win | 25–5–2 | Daniel Lomeli | UD | 12 (12) | 2011-11-19 | Montecasino, Fourways, South Africa | Won vacant WBF super-featherweight title |
| 31 | Loss | 24–5–2 | Robert Guerrero | UD | 12 (12) | 2009-08-22 | Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | Lost IBF super-featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 24–4–2 | Cassius Baloyi | TKO | 7 (12) | 2009-04-18 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | Won IBF super-featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 23–4–2 | Manuel Medina | TKO | 2 (12) | 2008-08-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 28 | Win | 22–4–2 | Joel De la Cruz | KO | 7 (10) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | |
| 27 | Win | 21–4–2 | Pablo Ernesto Oliveto | TKO | 5 (10) | 2007-11-30 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 26 | Win | 20–4–2 | Edward Mpofu | TKO | 5 (8) | 2007-07-05 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 25 | Loss | 19–4–2 | Mzonke Fana | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Lost IBF super-featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 19–3–2 | Gairy St. Clair | SD | 12 (12) | 2006-11-04 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | Won IBF super-featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 18–3–2 | Manelisi Mbilase | RTD | 4 (12) | 2006-07-29 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | Retained South African featherweight title |
| 22 | Win | 17–3–2 | Willie Mabasa | UD | 12 (12) | 2006-05-25 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Retained South African featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 16–3–2 | Lindile Tyhali | TKO | 3 (12) | 2006-02-25 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Retained South African featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 15–3–2 | Edward Mpofu | SD | 12 (12) | 2005-08-31 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Won vacant South African featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 14–3–2 | Mico Makhwelo | TKO | 4 (6) | 2004-10-29 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | |
| 18 | Draw | 13–3–2 | Jeffrey Mathebula | PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-09-28 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 17 | Win | 13–3–1 | Oupa Lubisi | PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-03-12 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 16 | Win | 12–3–1 | Mzwakhe Magazi | TKO | 1 (6) | 2003-08-29 | Cedar Park, Woodmead, South Africa | |
| 15 | Win | 11–3–1 | Jasper Seroka | PTS | 6 (6) | 2003-06-25 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | Win | 10–3–1 | William Mpongo | KO | 4 (6) | 2003-02-07 | Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa | |
| 13 | Win | 9–3–1 | Lee Holmes | TKO | 4 (6) | 2002-10-15 | York Hall, London, England, U.K. | |
| 12 | Win | 8–3–1 | Shadrack Montsho | TKO | 4 (6) | 2002-06-29 | Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Soweto, South Africa | |
| 11 | Loss | 7–3–1 | Harry Ramogoadi | PTS | 6 (6) | 2001-11-02 | Town Hall, Benoni, South Africa | |
| 10 | Win | 7–2–1 | William Mpongo | MD | 6 (6) | 2001-05-27 | Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand, South Africa | |
| 9 | Win | 6–2–1 | Elton Taaibos | TKO | 8 (8) | 2001-03-25 | Sam Hlalele Hall, Thembisa, South Africa | |
| 8 | Win | 5–2–1 | Springkaan Khongoane | PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-12-03 | Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 4–2–1 | Peter Skosana | UD | 8 (8) | 2000-07-29 | Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 6 | Loss | 3–2–1 | Takalani Ndlovu | PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-04-26 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 5 | Loss | 3–1–1 | Colin Mutsila | PTS | 6 (6) | 2000-02-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 4 | Draw | 3–0–1 | Joshua Khoase | PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-11-23 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Tshumbedzo Tshishonge | TKO | 3 (4) | 1999-09-03 | Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Hoosan Mohammed | PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-07-18 | Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Stevens Moeketsane | PTS | 4 (4) | 1999-05-22 | Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank, South Africa | |