Best fights of Thabiso Mchunu
Over 19 years as a professional, Thabiso Mchunu has compiled a 25-9 (14) record, including 20 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Thabiso Mchunu defeats Eddie Chambers
On August 3, 2013 Thabiso Mchunu faced Eddie Chambers in a heavyweight bout. Mchunu was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Chambers was 31 with a record of 36-3. Mchunu was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Chambers was coming off a loss. Mchunu won via unanimous decision.
2. Thabiso Mchunu loses to Ilunga Makabu via split decision
On January 29, 2022 Thabiso Mchunu fought Ilunga Makabu for the WBC cruiserweight title. Mchunu was 33 years old with a record of 23-5, and Makabu was 34 with a record of 28-2. Mchunu was on a 4-fight winning streak and Makabu was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mchunu lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Makabu.
3. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Kareb Shitana in 58 seconds
On April 25, 2026 Thabiso Mchunu faced Kareb Shitana in a cruiserweight bout. Mchunu was 38 years old with a record of 24-8, and Shitana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was coming off a win. Mchunu stopped Kareb Shitana via KO in the 1st round.
4. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Marciano Commey in 32 seconds
On October 10, 2008 Thabiso Mchunu fought Marciano Commey for the vacant WBA Pan African cruiserweight title. Mchunu was 20 years old with a record of 5-0, and Commey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Mchunu stopped Marciano Commey via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Ričards Bolotņiks
On June 23, 2018 Thabiso Mchunu faced Ričards Bolotņiks in a cruiserweight bout. Mchunu was 30 years old with a record of 18-4, and Bolotņiks was 28 with a record of 12-4. Mchunu was coming off a loss, while Bolotņiks was coming off a win. Mchunu stopped Ričards Bolotņiks via TKO in the 6th round.
6. Thabiso Mchunu defeats Denis Lebedev
On December 21, 2019 Thabiso Mchunu fought Denis Lebedev for the vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title. Mchunu was 31 years old with a record of 21-5, and Lebedev was 40 with a record of 32-2. Mchunu was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lebedev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mchunu won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Thabiso Mchunu defeats Evgeny Tishchenko
On March 27, 2021 Thabiso Mchunu defended his WBC Silver cruiserweight title against Evgeny Tishchenko. Mchunu was 33 years old with a record of 22-5, and Tishchenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mchunu won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Danie Venter in their 2nd fight
On November 10, 2012 Thabiso Mchunu fought Danie Venter for the vacant African Boxing Union cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Mchunu was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Venter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mchunu stopped Danie Venter via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Ruben Groenewald
On January 22, 2010 Thabiso Mchunu defended his South African and Boxing South Africa South African cruiserweight titles against Ruben Groenewald. Mchunu was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Groenewald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Mchunu stopped Ruben Groenewald via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
10. Thabiso Mchunu KOs Boniface Kabore
On May 20, 2016 Thabiso Mchunu fought Boniface Kabore for the vacant WBA interim Pan African cruiserweight title. Mchunu was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Kabore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mchunu was coming off a loss. Mchunu stopped Boniface Kabore via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.