Jacob Matlala losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Jacob Matlala has compiled a 53-13-2 (26) record, including 37 title fights across three weight classes. He has 13 losses against nine different opponents, ten of them in title fights.
13. Jacob Matlala loses to Peter Culshaw via majority decision
On May 24, 2000 Jacob Matlala fought Peter Culshaw for the vacant WBU flyweight title. Matlala was 37 years old with a record of 50-12-2, and Culshaw was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a loss. Matlala lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Culshaw.
12. Jacob Matlala loses to Masibulele Makepula via unanimous decision
On February 19, 2000 Jacob Matlala fought Masibulele Makepula for the vacant WBO light flyweight title. Matlala was 37 years old with a record of 50-11-2, and Makepula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 9-fight winning streak. Matlala lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Makepula.
11. Jacob Matlala loses to Alberto Jiménez via KO
On February 11, 1995 Jacob Matlala defended his WBO flyweight title against Alberto Jiménez. Matlala was 32 years old with a record of 41-10-1, and Jiménez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 8-fight winning streak. Jiménez stopped Matlala via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
10. Jacob Matlala loses to Dave McAuley via KO
On September 7, 1991 Jacob Matlala fought Dave McAuley for the vacant IBF flyweight title. Matlala was 29 years old with a record of 33-9-1, and McAuley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 8-fight winning streak. McAuley stopped Matlala via KO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.
9. Jacob Matlala loses to Jaji Sibali via unanimous decision
On June 4, 1989 Jacob Matlala fought Jaji Sibali for the vacant South African and Boxing South Africa South African flyweight titles. Matlala was 26 years old with a record of 25-8-1, and Sibali was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 2-fight winning streak. Matlala lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Sibali.
8. Jacob Matlala loses to Vuyani Nene in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On October 16, 1988 Jacob Matlala fought Vuyani Nene for the vacant South African and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles. It was their fourth meeting. Matlala was 26 years old with a record of 23-7-1, and Nene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 3-fight winning streak. Matlala lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nene.
7. Jacob Matlala loses to Vuyani Nene in their 3rd fight via points decision
On November 1, 1987 Jacob Matlala fought Vuyani Nene for the vacant South African light-flyweught and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Matlala was 25 years old with a record of 20-6-1, and Nene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a win. Matlala lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nene.
6. Jacob Matlala loses to Vuyani Nene in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 15, 1987 Jacob Matlala fought Vuyani Nene for the vacant South African and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Matlala was 24 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Nene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a win. Nene stopped Matlala via retirement in the 11th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 11th round.
5. Jacob Matlala loses to Vuyani Nene via points decision
On March 15, 1986 Jacob Matlala faced Vuyani Nene in a light flyweight bout. Matlala was 23 years old with a record of 18-4-1, and Nene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a loss. Matlala lost via points decision. Went the distance with Nene.
4. Jacob Matlala loses to Mveleli Luzipho in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On November 30, 1985 Jacob Matlala fought Mveleli Luzipho for the vacant South African and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Matlala was 23 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Luzipho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 8-fight winning streak. Matlala lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Luzipho.
3. Jacob Matlala loses to Mveleli Luzipho in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 14, 1983 Jacob Matlala defended his South African and Boxing South Africa South African light flyweight titles against Mveleli Luzipho. It was their second meeting. Matlala was 21 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Luzipho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was on a 7-fight winning streak. Matlala lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Luzipho.
2. Jacob Matlala loses to Michael Mogopudi via points decision
On June 27, 1981 Jacob Matlala faced Michael Mogopudi. Matlala was 18 years old with a record of 1-1, and Mogopudi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a loss. Matlala lost via points decision. Went the distance with Mogopudi.
1. Jacob Matlala loses to Kirk Morris via points decision
On June 5, 1981 Jacob Matlala faced Kirk Morris. Matlala was 18 years old with a record of 1-0, and Morris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matlala was coming off a win. Matlala lost via points decision. Went the distance with Morris.