Thulani Malinga losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Thulani Malinga has compiled a 44-13 (19) record, including 29 title fights across three weight classes. He has 13 losses against twelve different opponents, ten of them in title fights.
13. Thulani Malinga loses to Ole Klemetsen via KO
On January 14, 2000 Thulani Malinga fought Ole Klemetsen for the vacant IBA light heavyweight title. Malinga was 44 years old with a record of 44-12, and Klemetsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Klemetsen stopped Malinga via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
12. Thulani Malinga loses to Mads Larsen via KO
On March 19, 1999 Thulani Malinga defended his WBF (Federation) super middleweight title against Mads Larsen. Malinga was 43 years old with a record of 44-11, and Larsen was 26 with a record of 28-1. Larsen stopped Malinga via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
11. Thulani Malinga loses to Richie Woodhall via unanimous decision
On March 27, 1998 Thulani Malinga defended his WBC super middleweight title against Richie Woodhall. Malinga was 42 years old with a record of 42-10, and Woodhall was 29 with a record of 22-1. Malinga lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Woodhall.
10. Thulani Malinga loses to Vincenzo Nardiello via split decision
On July 6, 1996 Thulani Malinga defended his WBC super middleweight title against Vincenzo Nardiello. Malinga was 40 years old with a record of 41-9, and Nardiello was 30 with a record of 29-5. Malinga lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Nardiello.
9. Thulani Malinga loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On August 14, 1993 Thulani Malinga faced Roy Jones Jr. in a light heavyweight bout. Malinga was 37 years old with a record of 35-8, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 22-0. Jr. stopped Malinga via KO in the 6th round.
8. Thulani Malinga loses to Nigel Benn via points decision
On May 23, 1992 Thulani Malinga faced Nigel Benn in a super middleweight bout. Malinga was 36 years old with a record of 33-7, and Benn was 28 with a record of 32-2. Malinga lost via points decision. Went the distance with Benn.
7. Thulani Malinga loses to Chris Eubank via split decision
On February 1, 1992 Thulani Malinga fought Chris Eubank for the WBO super middleweight title. Malinga was 36 years old with a record of 33-6, and Eubank was 25 with a record of 29-0. Malinga lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Eubank.
6. Thulani Malinga loses to Lindell Holmes via unanimous decision
On December 15, 1990 Thulani Malinga fought Lindell Holmes for the vacant IBF super middleweight title. Malinga was 35 years old with a record of 32-5, and Holmes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malinga lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Holmes.
5. Thulani Malinga loses to John Jarvis via majority decision
On August 5, 1990 Thulani Malinga fought John Jarvis for the vacant IBF InterContinental super middleweight title. Malinga was 34 years old with a record of 31-4, and Jarvis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malinga lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jarvis.
4. Thulani Malinga loses to Graciano Rocchigiani via unanimous decision
On January 27, 1989 Thulani Malinga fought Graciano Rocchigiani for the IBF super middleweight title. Malinga was 33 years old with a record of 25-3, and Rocchigiani was 25 with a record of 26-0. Malinga lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Rocchigiani.
3. Thulani Malinga loses to Sakkie Horn via disqualification
On November 21, 1987 Thulani Malinga fought Sakkie Horn for the vacant South African light heavyweight title. Malinga was 31 years old with a record of 22-2, and Horn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malinga lost via disqualification. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Horn.
2. Thulani Malinga loses to Sakkie Horn via split decision
On May 9, 1987 Thulani Malinga defended his South African light heavyweight title against Sakkie Horn. Malinga was 31 years old with a record of 21-1, and Horn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malinga lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Horn.
1. Thulani Malinga loses to Patrick Tshabalala via points decision
On April 17, 1982 Thulani Malinga faced Patrick Tshabalala. Malinga was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Tshabalala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Malinga lost via points decision. Went the distance with Tshabalala.