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Thomas Oosthuizen
South african boxer

Thomas Oosthuizen

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South african boxer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Gauteng, South Africa
Age
36 years
Stats
Height:
193 cm
Weight:
79 kg
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Biography

Thomas Oosthuizen ( WEST-hye-zən; born 2 April 1988) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former IBO world champion in two weight classes, having held the super-middleweight title from 2011 to 2014, and the light-heavyweight title in 2015.

Professional career

Oosthuizen made his professional debut on 29 February 2008, knocking out Johannes Swart in two rounds. He then reeled off twelve straight victories, nine of which coming by way of knockout.

IBO super-middleweight champion

On 6 November 2010, Oosthuizen faced off against IBO Super Middleweight titleholder Isaac Chilemba. The result was a split-decision draw which allowed Chilemba to retain the title, Oosthuizen claims that attempted to make a rematch were swiftly declined. On 26 March 2011, Oosthuizen got a second crack at the IBO title against Evert Bravo (Chilemba had vacated the title to move up to the Light Heavyweight class). Oosthuizen won the fight via a ninth-round technical knockout, which saw the referee stepping in to save Bravo from taking further punishment. Oosthuizen made his American debut on the undercard of Andre Berto vs. Jan Zaveck, winning a unanimous decision over Aaron Pryor Jr on 3 September 2011.

After two seemingly lackluster performances (a draw with Brandon Gonzáles and split decision victory over Ezequiel Maderna), a motorcycle injury forced Oosthuizen to withdraw from a scheduled bout fight with Eleider Alvarez. He was subsequently released by his promoter Rodney Berman, who cited the fact that Oosthuizen was at least 13 pounds over the 175 lb. limit for the bout; stating, "He's had so many chances and blown every one". Following a brief stint in rehabilitation, Oosthuizen was able to mend ties with his promoter in an attempt to move forward with his boxing career. He vacated his IBO Super Middleweight Title on April 21, 2014 and is scheduled to face Frenchman Doudou Ngumbu in Light Heavyweight bout.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
32 fights28 wins2 losses
By knockout160
By decision122
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss28–2–2South Africa Thabiso MchunuUD128 Dec 2018South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaLost ABU cruiserweight title;
For South African cruiserweight title
31Win28–1–2South Africa Thabiso MchunuMD121 Sep 2018South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant ABU cruiserweight title
30Loss27–1–2Russia Igor MikhalkinUD1219 May 2017Germany Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, GermanyFor vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
29Win27–0–2Tanzania Said MbelwaKO3 (12)28 Apr 2017South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant ABU light-heavyweight title
28Win26–0–2South Africa Daniel BruwerTKO9 (12)27 Aug 2016South Africa Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African light-heavyweight title
27Win25–0–2New Zealand Robert BerridgeUD126 Jun 2015South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
26Win24–0–2South Africa Ryno LiebenbergSD1214 Mar 2015South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
25Win23–0–2Russia Denis GrachevRTD11 (12), 3:0015 Nov 2014South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title
24Win22–0–2Argentina Ezequiel MadernaMD129 Nov 2013South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
23Draw21–0–2United States Brandon GonzálesSD1029 Jun 2013United States MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
22Win21–0–1Colombia Fulgencio ZúñigaUD1210 Nov 2012South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
21Win20–0–1United States Rowland BryantUD122 Aug 2012United States Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, USRetained IBO super-middleweight title
20Win19–0–1United States Marcus JohnsonUD1027 Apr 2012United States Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
19Win18–0–1Australia Serge YannickTKO6 (12), 0:473 Mar 2012South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
18Win17–0–1Mexico Francisco SierraTKO11 (12), 2:5923 Nov 2011South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
17Win16–0–1United States Aaron Pryor Jr.UD123 Sep 2011United States Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, USRetained IBO super-middleweight title
16Win15–0–1South Africa William GareUD124 Jun 2011South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super-middleweight title
15Win14–0–1Colombia Evert BravoTKO9 (12), 2:3426 Mar 2011South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super-middleweight title
14Draw13–0–1Malawi Isaac ChilembaSD126 Nov 2010South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor IBO super-middleweight title
13Win13–0Mexico Saúl RománKO8 (10), 0:3527 Apr 2010South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12Win12–0Ghana Thomas AwinbonoUD1227 Feb 2010South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
11Win11–0South Africa Tshepang MohaleKO4 (12), 0:4831 Oct 2009South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
10Win10–0Brazil Cleber Argente AlvesUD1012 Sep 2009South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO Youth super-middleweight title
9Win9–0South Africa Jared LovettSD1011 Jul 2009South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO Youth light-heavyweight title
8Win8–0Uganda Semanda ShabaneTKO1 (8), 2:581 Apr 2009South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
7Win7–0South Africa Jeremiah BaloyiTKO1 (4)17 Nov 2008South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
6Win6–0South Africa Mfundo WongoKO3 (4)7 Oct 2008South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
5Win5–0South Africa Mzukiseni LengesiTKO1 (4)13 Sep 2008South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
4Win4–0South Africa Ayanda NongenaTKO1 (4)1 Aug 2008South Africa Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
3Win3–0South Africa Takalani MalulekeTKO3 (4)15 Jul 2008South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
2Win2–0South Africa Shawn SombyalaTKO1 (4)28 May 2008South Africa Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
1Win1–0South Africa Johannes SwartTKO2 (4)29 Feb 2008South Africa Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
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