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Thulani Malinga

Thulani Malinga

β€œSugar Boy”
Boxing record: 44-13 (19)
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Ladysmith, South Africa

Best fights of Thulani Malinga

Over 18 years as a professional, Thulani Malinga has compiled a 44-13 (19) record, including 29 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Thulani Malinga defeats Robin Reid

    On December 19, 1997 Thulani Malinga fought Robin Reid for the WBC super middleweight title. Malinga was 42 years old with a record of 41-10, and Reid was 26 with a record of 25-0-1. Malinga was coming off a loss, while Reid was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Malinga won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.

  2. 2. Thulani Malinga defeats Nigel Benn in their 2nd fight

    On March 2, 1996 Thulani Malinga fought Nigel Benn for the WBC super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Malinga was 40 years old with a record of 40-9, and Benn was 32 with a record of 42-2-1. Both Malinga and Benn were on a 5-fight winning streak. Malinga won via split decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.