Cassius Baloyi

Cassius Baloyi
Statistics
Real name Ponani Cassius Baloyi
Nickname(s) The Hit Man
Rated at Super Featherweight
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Nationality South African
Born (1974-11-05) 5 November 1974
Malamulele, South Africa
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 46
Wins 37
Wins by KO 19
Losses 8
Draws 1
No contests 0

Cassius Baloyi, (born on 5 November 1974 in Malamulele, South Africa), is a retired professional boxer.

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 6 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.

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.

Professional boxing record

Res RecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss37-8-1South Africa Malcolm KlassenUD8(8)2012-10-14South AfricaNasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaBaloyi announced his retirement after the fight.
Loss37-7-1Namibia Paulus MosesSD10(10)2012-07-28NamibiaRamatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibiavacant WBO International lightweight title
Loss37-6-1Dominican Republic Argenis MendezUD12(12)2011-01-29South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa L UD 12 12IBF super featherweight title eliminator
Loss37-5-1South Africa Mzonke FanaUD12(12)2010-09-01South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa vacant IBF super featherweight title
Win37-4-1Argentina Roberto David ArrietaUD12(12)2009-10-30South AfricaWembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIBF super featherweight title eliminator
Loss36-4-1South Africa Malcolm KlassenTKO7(12),2:422009-04-18South AfricaNorth-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South AfricaIBF super featherweight title
Win36-3-1Argentina Javier Osvaldo AlvarezTKO3(12),0:282008-09-13South AfricaEmperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaIBF super featherweight title
Win35-3-1South Africa Mzonke FanaMD12(12)2008-04-12South AfricaNorth-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South AfricaIBF super featherweight title
Win34-3-1Guyana Gairy St. ClairUD12(12) 2007-11-12 South AfricaEmperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaIBF super featherweight title eliminator
Draw33-3-1Mexico Manuel MedinaTD4(12) 2007-07-05 South AfricaEmperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaIBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator
Win33-3-0Argentina Nazareno Gaston RuizTKO3(12),1:06 2007-02-03 South AfricaEmperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaVacant IBO super featherweight title
Loss32-3-0Guyana Gairy St. ClairUD12(12) 2006-07-29 South AfricaEmperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaIBF and IBO super featherweight titles
Win32-2-0Mexico Manuel MedinaTKO11(12),2:19 2006-05-31 United StatesNorthern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, USA Vacant IBF and IBO super featherweight titles
Loss31-2-0South Africa Isaac HlatshwayoUD12(12) 2005-08-31 South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaVacant IBO lightweight title
Win31-1-0South Africa Lehlohonolo LedwabaUD12(12) 2005-04-16 South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaIBO super featherweight title
Win30-1-0South Africa Lehlohonolo LedwabaUD12(12) 2004-11-20 South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa IBO super featherweight title
Win29-1-0Argentina Juan Gerardo CabreraUD12(12) 2004-03-27 South AfricaCarousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, North-West, South AfricaIBO super featherweight title
Win28-1-0South Africa Mbulelo BotileTKO11(12),2:58 2002-10-26 South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaIBO super featherweight title
Win27-1-0Philippines Tiger AriTKO6(12) 2002-04-17South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaVacant IBOsuper featherweight title
Loss26-1-0South Africa Phillip NdouUD12(12) 2001-11-03 South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaLost WBU super featherweight title
Win26-0-0Argentina Jorge Antonio ParedesTKO7(12) 2001-08-22 South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South AfricaWBU featherweight title
Win25-0-0Wales Steve RobinsonMD 12(12) 2000-11-03 WalesLeisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom WBU featherweight title
Win24-0-0Mexico Baudilio HernandezKO1(12) 2000-09-01South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa WBU featherweight title
Win23-0-0Mexico Héctor LizárragaKO1(12),2:59 2000-05-24 South AfricaCarnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaWBU featherweight title
Win22-0-0Scotland Brian CarrTKO10(12) 1999-06-26 ScotlandKelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomWBU featherweight title
Win21-0-0Nigeria Said LawalRTD 8(12),3:00 1999-04-01 EnglandAston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomWBU featherweight title
Win20-0-0Argentina Domingo DamigellaTKO 10(12) 1998-09-12 United StatesMartz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania,WBU featherweight title
Win19-0-0Argentina Sergio Rafael LiendoUD12(12) 1998-04-24United StatesSan Jose Arena, San Jose, California, USAVacant WBU featherweight title
Win18-0-0Hungary László BognárTKO7(12),2:16 1997-11-15South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa W TKO WBU super bantamweight title
Win17-0-0Mexico Jose de Jesus GarciaTKO2(12),2:32 1997-06-28South Africa Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWBU super bantamweight title
Win16-0-0South Africa Anton GilmoreUD12(12) 1997-03-22 South AfricaWembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWBU super bantamweight title
Win15-0-0United States Frankie ToledoUD12(12) 1996-11-15 United StatesSaint Petersburg, Florida, USAWBU super bantamweight title
Win14-0-0South Africa Kororo GodukaTKO3(10) 1996-09-10 South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win13-0-0Wales Peter HarrisPTS6(6)1996-07-06 EnglandNynex Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win12-0-0England Peter JudsonPTS6(6) 1996-03-16ScotlandScottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Win11-0-0South Africa Sipho KahlaneTKO2(8) 1996-01-30 South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win10-0-0South Africa Luvuyo MdinisoPTS8(8) 1995-11-28South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win9-0-0South Africa Robert KgasweTKO2(6) 1995-11-04 South AfricaSuperbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa
Win8-0-0South Africa Edward DlaminiPTS6(6) 1995-08-19South AfricaSuperbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa
Win7-0-0Panama Reinhold CampaPTS8(8) 1995-04-25South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win6-0-0South Africa Hendrick MakolaneTKO3(6) 1995-02-28South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win5-0-0United States James McCloskeyTKO3(6) 1995-01-25United StatesTaj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win4-0-0South Africa Kobie BuysTKO4(6) 1994-12-06South AfricaCarousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win3-0-0Jose Maria CastilloPTS4(4) 1994-11-01United StatesMGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win2-0-0South Africa Martin MnyanduPTS4(4) 1994-06-25South Africa Convention Centre, Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa
Win1-0-0South Africa Isaac SkosanaPTS4(4)1994-03-13South AfricaDon Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pro debut for Baloyi

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See also

References

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Vacant
Title last held by
Marco Antonio Barrera
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion
31 May 2006 29 July 2006
Succeeded by
Gairy St. Clair
Preceded by
Mzonke Fana
IBF Junior Lightweight Champion
12 April 2008 18 April 2009
Succeeded by
Malcolm Klassen
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