All boxersCorrie Sanders
“The Sniper”
Boxing · Deceased42-4-0RECORD
31WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
46PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Cornelius Johannes Sanders |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Sniper |
| Date of birth | 7 Jan 1966 |
| Died | 23 Sep 2012 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Brits, North West, South Africa |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 193 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 196 cm (77″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 1989–2008 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 2 Apr 1989 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Osborne Machimana, 2 Feb 2008 |
Details on this page were compiled from public information on 10 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).
Titles and honours
- WBO heavyweight champion (2003)
Fight history
46 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Osborne Machimana | TKO | 1 | 2:41 | 2 Feb 2008 | Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| Win | Daniel Bispo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 May 2007 | Kempton Park, South Africa | ||
| Win | Colin Wilson | TKO | 2 | 24 Nov 2006 | Mafikeng, South Africa | ||
| Win | Alexey Varakin | KO | 2 | 1:59 | 14 Dec 2004 | Sölden, Austria | |
| Loss | Vitali Klitschko | TKO | 8 | 2:46 | 24 Apr 2004 | Los Angeles, California, USA | For vacant WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles |
| Win | Wladimir Klitschko | TKO | 2 | 0:27 | 8 Mar 2003 | Hanover, Germany | Won WBO heavyweight title |
| Win | Otis Tisdale | TKO | 2 | 1:40 | 9 Nov 2002 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA | |
| Win | Michael Sprott | TKO | 1 | 1:25 | 3 Nov 2001 | Brakpan, South Africa | |
| Loss | Hasim Rahman | TKO | 7 | 1:50 | 20 May 2000 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | Lost WBU heavyweight title |
| Win | Al Cole | TKO | 1 | 1:13 | 19 Feb 2000 | Brakpan, South Africa | Retained WBU heavyweight title |
| Win | Jorge Valdes | TKO | 1 | 0:30 | 2 Jul 1999 | Bristol, England | Retained WBU heavyweight title |
| Win | Bobby Czyz | TKO | 2 | 1:43 | 12 Jun 1998 | Montville, Connecticut, USA | Retained WBU heavyweight title |
| Win | Ross Puritty | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 15 Nov 1997 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | Won vacant WBU heavyweight title | |
| Win | Arthur Weathers | TKO | 1 | 1:37 | 7 Feb 1997 | Winchester, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Olian Alexander | TKO | 2 | 12 Sep 1996 | Huntington, New York, USA | ||
| Win | Sean Hart | TKO | 2 | 1:18 | 20 Aug 1996 | New York City, New York, USA | |
| Win | Curtis Shepard | KO | 1 | 1:12 | 20 Jul 1996 | Mabopane, South Africa | |
| Win | Keith Fletcher | KO | 4 | 1:16 | 26 Jan 1996 | Brighton, England | |
| Win | James Pritchard | TKO | 1 | 2:00 | 5 Aug 1995 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | |
| Win | Nikolay Kulpin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Apr 1995 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Garing Lane | Decision (points) | 8 | 24 Sep 1994 | London, England | ||
| Win | Carlos de León | TKO | 1 | 0:49 | 13 Aug 1994 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Nate Tubbs | KO | 2 | 1:26 | 21 May 1994 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| Win | Mike Williams | KO | 1 | 2:58 | 19 Mar 1994 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| Win | Marshall Tillman | TKO | 6 | 5 Feb 1994 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Levi Billups | KO | 1 | 6 Nov 1993 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | George Stephens | TKO | 1 | 4 Sep 1993 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Bert Cooper | TKO | 3 | 1:26 | 6 Jun 1993 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Matthew Brooks | TKO | 1 | 2:00 | 17 Apr 1993 | Sacramento, California, USA | |
| Win | Johnny Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 24 Oct 1992 | Mabopane, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mike Evans | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 Aug 1992 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mike Dixon | Decision (points) | 8 | 9 May 1992 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Anthony Wade | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 Feb 1992 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Art Card | TKO | 1 | 23 Nov 1991 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mike Rouse | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Sep 1991 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Johnny DuPlooy | KO | 1 | 27 Jul 1991 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Steve Gee | TKO | 4 | 1:05 | 6 Apr 1991 | Darlington, England | |
| Win | Steve Zouski | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 8 Nov 1990 | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA | ||
| Win | Moses Mthama | TKO | 1 | 4 Aug 1990 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Jorge Vilchis | KO | 1 | 23 May 1990 | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | Weaver Qwabe | TKO | 1 | 29 Mar 1990 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Samson Mahlangu | TKO | 3 | 2:20 | 9 Sep 1989 | Mabopane, South Africa | |
| Win | Gideon Hlongwa | TKO | 3 | 2:15 | 5 Aug 1989 | Sun City, South Africa | |
| Win | David Malatsi | TKO | 1 | 27 May 1989 | Sun City, South Africa | ||
| Win | Prince Tukane | Decision (points) | 4 | 24 Apr 1989 | Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Win | King Kong Dyubele | TKO | 1 | 2 Apr 1989 | Cape Town, South Africa |