Best fights of Jacob Matlala
Over 22 years as a professional, Jacob Matlala has compiled a 53-13-2 (26) record, including 37 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jacob Matlala KOs Michael Carbajal
On July 18, 1997 Jacob Matlala fought Michael Carbajal for the IBA light flyweight title. Matlala was 34 years old with a record of 45-11-2, and Carbajal was 29 with a record of 45-3. Matlala was on a 4-fight winning streak and Carbajal was coming off a win. Matlala stopped Michael Carbajal via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
2. Jacob Matlala KOs Todd Makelim
On February 17, 2001 Jacob Matlala fought Todd Makelim for the vacant WBU light flyweight title. Matlala was 38 years old with a record of 50-13-2, and Makelim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 2-fight losing streak. Matlala stopped Todd Makelim via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Jacob Matlala KOs Pat Clinton
On May 15, 1993 Jacob Matlala fought Pat Clinton for the vacant WBO flyweight title. Matlala was 30 years old with a record of 36-10-1, and Clinton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 3-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Pat Clinton via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Jacob Matlala KOs Mickey Cantwell in their 2nd fight
On September 29, 2001 Jacob Matlala defended his WBU light flyweight title against Mickey Cantwell. It was their second meeting. Matlala was 39 years old with a record of 51-13-2, and Cantwell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a win. Matlala stopped Mickey Cantwell via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Jacob Matlala KOs Paul Weir in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 1996 Jacob Matlala defended his WBO light flyweight title against Paul Weir. It was their second meeting. Matlala was 33 years old with a record of 43-11-2, and Weir was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 2-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Paul Weir via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
6. Jacob Matlala KOs Juan Herrera
On March 2, 2002 Jacob Matlala defended his WBU light flyweight title against Juan Herrera. Matlala was 39 years old with a record of 52-13-2, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 2-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Juan Herrera via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Jacob Matlala stops Luigi Camputaro
On December 4, 1993 Jacob Matlala defended his WBO flyweight title against Luigi Camputaro. Matlala was 31 years old with a record of 38-10-1, and Camputaro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 5-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Luigi Camputaro via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
8. Jacob Matlala stops Francis Ampofo
On June 11, 1994 Jacob Matlala defended his WBO flyweight title against Francis Ampofo. Matlala was 31 years old with a record of 39-10-1, and Ampofo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 6-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Francis Ampofo via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
9. Jacob Matlala KOs Luis Doria
On November 15, 1997 Jacob Matlala defended his IBA light flyweight title against Luis Doria. Matlala was 35 years old with a record of 46-11-2, and Doria was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 5-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Luis Doria via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
10. Jacob Matlala KOs Zolile Mbityi
On February 10, 1991 Jacob Matlala defended his South African and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles against Zolile Mbityi. Matlala was 28 years old with a record of 31-9-1, and Mbityi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 6-fight winning streak. Matlala stopped Zolile Mbityi via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.