Best fights of Chris van Heerden
Over 16 years as a professional, Chris van Heerden has compiled a 28-3-1 (12) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris van Heerden defeats Matthew Hatton
On March 2, 2013 Chris van Heerden defended his IBO welterweight title against Matthew Hatton. Heerden was 25 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Hatton was 31 with a record of 43-6-2. Heerden was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hatton was coming off a win. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Chris van Heerden defeats Sebastián Andrés Luján
On June 16, 2012 Chris van Heerden defended his IBO welterweight title against Sebastián Andrés Luján. Heerden was 24 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Luján was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on a 3-fight winning streak. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Chris van Heerden defeats Kaizer Mabuza
On September 24, 2011 Chris van Heerden fought Kaizer Mabuza for the vacant IBO welterweight title. Heerden was 24 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Mabuza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on a 2-fight winning streak. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Chris van Heerden defeats Sacky Shikukutu
On October 22, 2016 Chris van Heerden fought Sacky Shikukutu for the vacant WBA Pan African welterweight title. Heerden was 29 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Shikukutu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was coming off a win. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Chris van Heerden defeats Cecil McCalla
On January 9, 2015 Chris van Heerden fought Cecil McCalla for the vacant IBF International welterweight title. Heerden was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and McCalla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on a 7-fight winning streak. Heerden won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Chris van Heerden defeats Boitshepo Mandawe
On July 10, 2009 Chris van Heerden defended his South African welterweight title against Boitshepo Mandawe. Heerden was 22 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Mandawe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Chris van Heerden defeats Welcome Ntshingila
On March 27, 2009 Chris van Heerden defended his South African welterweight title against Welcome Ntshingila. Heerden was 21 years old with a record of 11-0-1, and Ntshingila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Heerden won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Chris van Heerden KOs Hassan Saku
On July 25, 2008 Chris van Heerden fought Hassan Saku for the vacant African Boxing Union welterweight title. Heerden was 21 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and Saku was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was coming off a win. Heerden stopped Hassan Saku via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Chris van Heerden defeats Boitshepo Mandawe in their 2nd fight
On January 29, 2011 Chris van Heerden defended his South African welterweight title against Boitshepo Mandawe. It was their second meeting. Heerden was 23 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Mandawe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was coming off a loss. Heerden won via split decision. Defended the title.
10. Chris van Heerden KOs Page Tshesane in their 2nd fight
On December 5, 2008 Chris van Heerden fought Page Tshesane for the vacant South African welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Heerden was 21 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Tshesane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Heerden stopped Page Tshesane via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.