All boxersThulani Malinga
“Sugar Boy”
Boxing · Retired44-13-0RECORD
19WINS BY KO / TKO
25WINS BY DECISION
57PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-4-0 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Thulani Malinga |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Sugar Boy |
| Date of birth | 11 Dec 1955 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Ladysmith, South Africa |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Super middleweight, Light heavyweight |
| Height | 177 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1981–2000 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1992–1998) |
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Titles and honours
- WBC super middleweight champion 1996
- WBC super middleweight champion 1997
- WBF super middleweight champion 1998–1999
- African and ABU super middleweight champion
Background
South African fighter who became the oldest man to win a world title for the first time, at age 40. Fought Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Roy Jones Jr.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Richie Woodhall | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 27 Mar 1998 | ||
| Win | Robin Reid | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Dec 1997 | ||
| Win | Nigel Benn | Decision (split) | 12 | 2 Mar 1996 | Newcastle, England | |
| Loss | Roy Jones Jr. | KO | 6 | 1:57 | 14 Aug 1993 | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, USA |
| Loss | Nigel Benn | Decision (split) | 10 | 23 May 1992 | Birmingham, England | |
| Loss | Chris Eubank | Decision (split) | 12 | 1 Feb 1992 | National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England |