Malcolm Klassen


Malcolm Klassen is a South African professional boxer. Known as "Stone", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Gairy St. Clair for the International Boxing Federation Super featherweight title on 4 Nov 2006. He lost his belt in his first defense against unheralded Mzonke Fana.

Professional career

Klassen lost a decision to Robert Guerrero on August 22, 2009.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss34–9–2 Azinga FuzileTKO4 2018-10-21 Orient Theatre, East LondonFor IBF Continental Africa Super Featherweight Title.
Win34–8–2 Yohane BandaTKO2 2018-07-28 Civic Centre, Rustenburg, North-West
Loss33–8–2 Shavkat RakhimovTKO8 2018-02-10 DIVS, EkaterinburgFor IBO super featherweight title.
Loss33–7–2 Mikhail AlexeevUD10 2017-09-09 Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk
Win33–6–2 Jack AsisUD12 2016-08-05 Emerald Casino, VanderbijlparkWon IBO super featherweight title.
Win32–6–2 Leonilo MirandaTKO1 2016-04-29 Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, SeshegoWon WBA Inter-Continental super featherweight title.
Win31–6–2 Reynaldo CajinaPTS6 2015-09-12 Evoque Nightclub, Church Street, Preston
Win30–6–2 Xolani McotheliKO10 2015-04-24 Orient Theatre, East London
Win29–6–2 Paulus MosesUD12 2015-03-20 Ramatex Factory, WindhoekWon WBO International lightweight title.
Win28–6–2 Justin SaviTKO4 2014-09-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss27–6–2 Will TomlinsonUD12 2013-05-16 The Melbourne Pavilion, FlemingtonFor IBO super featherweight title.
Win27–5–2 Bongani MahlanguUD8 2012-12-03 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win26–5–2 Cassius BaloyiUD8 2012-10-14 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win25–5–2 Daniel LomeliUD12 2011-11-19 Monte Casino, JohannesburgWon WBF super featherweight title.
Loss24–5–2 Robert GuerreroUD12 2009-08-22 Toyota Center, HoustonLost IBF super featherweight title.
Win24–4–2 Cassius BaloyiTKO7 2009-04-18 N.W. University Sports Complex, MafikengWon IBF super featherweight title.
Win23–4–2 Manuel MedinaTKO2 2008-08-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win22–4–2 Joel Dela CruzKO7 2008-04-12 N.W. University Sports Complex, Mafikeng
Win21–4–2 Pablo Ernesto OlivetoTKO5 2007-11-30 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win20–4–2 Edward MpofuTKO5 2007-07-05 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Loss19–4–2 Mzonke FanaSD12 2007-04-20 Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape TownLost IBF super featherweight title.
Win19–3–2 Gairy St. ClairSD12 2006-11-04 Emperors Palace, Kempton ParkWon IBF super featherweight title.
Win18–3–2 Manelisi MbilaseRTD4 2006-07-29 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Win17–3–2 Willie MabasaPTS12 2006-05-25 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win16–3–2 Lindile TyhaliTKO3 2006-02-25 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win15–3–2 Edward MpofuSD12 2005-08-31 Carnival City, Brakpan
Win14–3–2 Mico MakhweloTKO4 2004-10-29 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
Draw13–3–2 Jeffrey MathebulaPTS6 2004-09-28 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win13–3–1 Oupa LubisiPTS6 2004-03-12 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win12–3–1 Mzwakhe MagaziTKO1 2003-08-29 Cedar Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg
Win11–3–1 Jasper SerokaPTS6 2003-06-25 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg
Win10–3–1 William MpongoKO4 2003-02-07 Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Win9–3–1 Lee HolmesTKO4 2002-10-15 York Hall, Bethnal Green
Win8–3–1 Shadrack MontshoTKO4 2002-06-29 Dobsonville Shopping Mall, Soweto
Loss7–3–1 Harry RamogoadiPTS6 2001-11-02 Town Hall, Benoni
Win7–2–1 William MpongoMD6 2001-05-27 Boulder Shopping Centre, Midrand
Win6–2–1 Elton TaaibosTKO8 2001-03-25 Sam Hlalele Hall, Tembisa
Win5–2–1 Springkaan KhongoanePTS6 2000-12-03 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Win4–2–1 Peter SkosanaUD8 2000-07-29 Maraisburg Town Hall, Johannesburg
Loss3–2–1 Takalani NdlovuPTS6 2000-04-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Loss3–1–1 Colin MutsilaPTS6 2000-02-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Draw3–0–1 Joshua KhoasePTS4 1999-11-23 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Win3–0 Tshumbedzo TshishongeTKO3 1999-09-03 Lynnville Community Hall, Witbank
Win2–0 Hoosan MohammedPTS4 1999-07-18 Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane
Win1–0 Stevens MoeketsanePTS4 1999-05-22 Lynnville Community Hall, WitbankProfessional debut.