Quick Facts
Biography
Vusi Malinga is a South African professional boxer that has twice fought for major world titles at bantamweight and has appeared in a professional fight on Showtime.
Malinga vs. Sahaprom
On 12 June 2008 Malingo fought former two-time bantamweight world champion Veeraphol Sahaprom in an eliminator for the right to fight for the WBC world title and won by technical knockout.
Malinga vs. Hasegawa
On 12 March 2009 Malinga fought Hozumi Hasegawa for the WBC world title where he lost by technical knockout.
Malinga vs. Domingo
On 30 October 2010 Malinga fought Michael Domingo in an eliminator for the right to fight for the IBF world title and won by unanimous decision.
Malinga vs. Santa Cruz
On 2 June 2012 Malinga fought Leo Santa Cruz for the vacant IBF world title where he lost by unanimous decision. This bout was aired on Showtime.
Malinga vs. Hall
On 21 December 2013 Malinga fought Stuart Hall for the vacant IBF world title and lost by unanimous decision.
Titles in boxing
Regional/International Titles:
- WBO Africa bantamweight title
- WBC International bantamweight title
- South African bantamweight title
- Gauteng Bantamweight Title