Best fights of Ricardo Malajika
Over 7 years as a professional, Ricardo Malajika has compiled a 17-2 (12) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ricardo Malajika KOs Jayson Mama
On August 9, 2025 Ricardo Malajika defended his IBO super flyweight title against Jayson Mama. Malajika was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Mama was 28 with a record of 20-2-1. Malajika was on a 7-fight winning streak. Malajika stopped Jayson Mama via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Ricardo Malajika defeats Marcel Braithwaite
On April 5, 2024 Ricardo Malajika defended his IBO super flyweight title against Marcel Braithwaite. Malajika was 25 years old with a record of 12-2, and Braithwaite was 29 with a record of 16-3-1. Malajika was on a 4-fight winning streak and Braithwaite was on a 2-fight winning streak. Malajika won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Ricardo Malajika KOs Jackson Chauke
On March 1, 2025 Ricardo Malajika fought Jackson Chauke for the vacant IBO flyweight title. Malajika was 26 years old with a record of 14-2, and Chauke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was on a 6-fight winning streak. Malajika stopped Jackson Chauke via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Ricardo Malajika defeats Vince Paras
On November 29, 2025 Ricardo Malajika defended his IBO super flyweight title against Vince Paras. Malajika was 27 years old with a record of 16-2, and Paras was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was on a 8-fight winning streak. Malajika won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Ricardo Malajika KOs Yanga Sigqibo
On August 23, 2024 Ricardo Malajika defended his IBO super flyweight title against Yanga Sigqibo. Malajika was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Sigqibo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was on a 5-fight winning streak. Malajika stopped Yanga Sigqibo via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Ricardo Malajika defeats Kevin Luis Munoz
On September 2, 2023 Ricardo Malajika fought Kevin Luis Munoz for the vacant IBO super flyweight title. Malajika was 25 years old with a record of 11-2, and Munoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was on a 3-fight winning streak. Malajika won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Ricardo Malajika KOs Khayalethu Mbedje
On September 25, 2021 Ricardo Malajika faced Khayalethu Mbedje in a super flyweight bout. Malajika was 23 years old with a record of 7-1, and Mbedje was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was coming off a loss. Malajika stopped Khayalethu Mbedje via KO in the 1st round.
8. Ricardo Malajika KOs Arnel Lubisi
On June 8, 2019 Ricardo Malajika faced Arnel Lubisi in a super flyweight bout. Malajika was 20 years old with a record of 3-0, and Lubisi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Malajika stopped Arnel Lubisi via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ricardo Malajika KOs Tebogo Makwala
On December 8, 2018 Ricardo Malajika faced Tebogo Makwala in a super flyweight bout. Malajika was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Makwala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was coming off a win. Malajika stopped Tebogo Makwala via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ricardo Malajika KOs Arnel Lubisi in their 2nd fight
On September 17, 2022 Ricardo Malajika faced Arnel Lubisi in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Malajika was 24 years old with a record of 8-2, and Lubisi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malajika was coming off a loss. Malajika stopped Arnel Lubisi via TKO in the 2nd round.