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South African boxer

Cassius Baloyi
Born (1974-11-05) 5 November 1974 (age 50)
Malamulele, Limpopo, South Africa
Other names
  • The Hit Man
  • Mr. Shy Guy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins37
Wins by KO19
Losses8
Draws1

Cassius Baloyi (born 5 November 1974) is a retired professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice between 2006 and 2009.

Professional career

Known as "Mr. Shy Guy", Baloyi turned pro in 1994 and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 2006 with a TKO win over Manuel Medina. He lost the title in his first defense to Gairy St Clair later in the year, but regained the title by defeating compatriot Mzonke Fana on 12 April 2008. His most recent defense in September 2008 was against Javier Osvaldo Alvarez, whom he knocked down three times on the way to a TKO victory. On 12 April 2008, Baloyi lost his title to Malcolm Klassen when the referee stopped the fight during the seventh round after Klassen overpowered Baloyi. After the fight it was reported that Baloyi was disappointed with his trainer. Baloyi has retired from professional boxing and is now a Pro and Amateur boxing coach in Johannesburg.

Baloyi is the only South African to ever win six World Titles. Baloyi was named "Boxer of the Year" for 2008 at the Boxing SA Annual Awards at a banquet held at Carnival City in Brakpan.

Professional boxing record

46 fights 37 wins 8 losses
By knockout 19 1
By decision 18 7
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Loss 37–8–1 Malcolm Klassen UD 8 14 Oct 2012 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
45 Loss 37–7–1 Paulus Moses SD 10 28 Jul 2012 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia For vacant WBO International lightweight title
44 Loss 37–6–1 Argenis Mendez UD 12 29 Jan 2011 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
43 Loss 37–5–1 Mzonke Fana UD 12 1 Sep 2010 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa For vacant IBF super-featherweight title
42 Win 37–4–1 Roberto David Arrieta UD 12 30 Oct 2009 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
41 Loss 36–4–1 Malcolm Klassen TKO 7 (12), 2:42 18 Apr 2009 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa Lost IBF super-featherweight title
40 Win 36–3–1 Javier Osvaldo Alvarez TKO 3 (12), 0:28 13 Sep 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBF super-featherweight title
39 Win 35–3–1 Mzonke Fana MD 12 12 Apr 2008 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa Won IBF super-featherweight title
38 Win 34–3–1 Gairy St. Clair UD 12 12 Nov 2007 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
37 Draw 33–3–1 Manuel Medina TD 4 (12) 5 Jul 2007 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
36 Win 33–3 Nazareno Gaston Ruiz TKO 3 (12), 1:06 3 Feb 2007 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO super-featherweight title
35 Loss 32–3 Gairy St. Clair UD 12 29 Jul 2006 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Lost IBF & IBO super-featherweight titles
34 Win 32–2 Manuel Medina TKO 11 (12), 2:19 31 May 2006 Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. Retained IBO super-featherweight title;
Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title
33 Loss 31–2 Isaac Hlatshwayo UD 12 31 Aug 2005 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa For vacant IBO lightweight title
32 Win 31–1 Lehlo Ledwaba UD 12 16 Apr 2005 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained IBO super-featherweight title
31 Win 30–1 Lehlo Ledwaba UD 12 20 Nov 2004 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained IBO super-featherweight title
30 Win 29–1 Juan Gerardo Cabrera UD 12 27 Mar 2004 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained IBO super-featherweight title
29 Win 28–1 Mbulelo Botile TKO 11 (12), 2:58 26 Oct 2002 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained IBO super-featherweight title
28 Win 27–1 Tiger Ari TKO 6 (12), 1:22 17 Apr 2002 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Won vacant IBO super-featherweight title
27 Loss 26–1 Phillip N'dou UD 12 3 Nov 2001 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa For WBU super-featherweight title
26 Win 26–0 Jorge Antonio Paredes TKO 7 (12) 22 Aug 2001 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained WBU featherweight title
25 Win 25–0 Steve Robinson MD 12 3 Nov 2000 Leisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, U.K. Retained WBU featherweight title
24 Win 24–0 Baudilio Hernandez KO 1 (12) 1 Sep 2000 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained WBU featherweight title
23 Win 23–0 Héctor Lizárraga KO 1 (12), 2:59 24 May 2000 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained WBU featherweight title
22 Win 22–0 Brian Carr TKO 10 (12) 26 Jun 1999 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. Retained WBU featherweight title
21 Win 21–0 Said Lawal RTD 8 (12), 3:00 1 Apr 1999 Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, England, U.K. Retained WBU featherweight title
20 Win 20–0 Domingo Damigella TKO 10 (12), 2:47 12 Sep 1998 Martz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained WBU featherweight title
19 Win 19–0 Sergio Rafael Liendo UD 12 24 Apr 1998 San Jose Arena, San Jose, California, U.S. Won vacant WBU featherweight title
18 Win 18–0 László Bognár TKO 7 (12), 2:16 15 Nov 1997 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained WBU super-bantamweight title
17 Win 17–0 Jose de Jesus Garcia TKO 2 (12), 2:32 28 Jun 1997 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained WBU super-bantamweight title
16 Win 16–0 Anton Gilmore UD 12 22 Mar 1997 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained WBU super-bantamweight title
15 Win 15–0 Frank Toledo UD 12 15 Nov 1996 The Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Won WBU super-bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0 Kororo Goduka TKO 3 (10) 10 Sep 1996 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
13 Win 13–0 Peter Harris PTS 6 6 Jul 1996 Nynex Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.
12 Win 12–0 Peter Judson PTS 6 16 Mar 1996 SEC Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Sipho Kahlane TKO 2 (8) 30 Jan 1996 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
10 Win 10–0 Luvuyo Mdiniso UD 8 28 Nov 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
9 Win 9–0 Robert Kgaswe TKO 2 (6) 4 Nov 1995 Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
8 Win 8–0 Edward Dlamini PTS 6 19 Aug 1995 Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
7 Win 7–0 Reinhold Campa UD 8 25 Apr 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
6 Win 6–0 Hendrick Makolane TKO 3 (6) 28 Feb 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5 Win 5–0 James McCloskey TKO 3 (6) 25 Jan 1995 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Kobie Buys TKO 4 (6) 6 Dec 1994 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 Jose Maria Castillo UD 4 1 Nov 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Martin Mnyandu PTS 4 25 Jun 1994 Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Isaac Skosana PTS 4 13 Mar 1994 Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, South Africa

Boxing Academy

The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy was launched in January 2010 – a non-profit company dedicated to teaching boxing to underprivileged youths, particularly those living in Alexendra. The academy is affiliated with Sanabo and the local Boxing Committee JABO. Cassius is also training non fighters who enjoy the cardio element and rewards of training like boxers.

See also

References

  1. "Cassius Baloyi wins sixth world title". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. "Klassen Stops Baloyi in Seven, Regains IBF Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 18 August 2024.

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Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded byFrank Toledo WBU super-bantamweight champion
15 November 1996 – 1997
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byCarlos Navarro
VacantTitle last held byKevin Kelley WBU featherweight champion
24 April 1998 – 2002
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byLehlo Ledwaba
VacantTitle last held byAffif Djelti IBO super-featherweight champion
17 April 2002 – 29 July 2006 		Succeeded byGairy St. Clair
VacantTitle last held byGairy St. Clair IBO super-featherweight champion
3 February 2007 – 2007
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byBilly Dib
Major world boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byMarco Antonio Barrera IBF super-featherweight champion
31 May 2006 – 29 July 2006 		Succeeded byGairy St. Clair
Preceded byMzonke Fana IBF super-featherweight champion
12 April 2008 – 18 April 2009 		Succeeded byMalcolm Klassen
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