Real name Ponani Cassius Baloyi Wins 37 Height 1.78 m Stance Orthodox stance Role Professional Boxer Total fights 46 | Rated at Super Featherweight Name Cassius Baloyi Nickname(s) The Hit Man Wins by KO 19 Martial art Boxing | |
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Similar People Malcolm Klassen, Phillip N'dou, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Vuyani Bungu, Dingaan Thobela | ||
Cassius Baloyi gives back to the boxing community with The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy
Cassius Baloyi vs Phillip Ndou 03 11 2001 HDTV 1080i RU EN
Cassius Baloyi, (born on 5 November 1974 in Malamulele, South Africa), is a retired professional boxer.
Contents
- Cassius Baloyi gives back to the boxing community with The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy
- Cassius Baloyi vs Phillip Ndou 03 11 2001 HDTV 1080i RU EN
- Professional career
- Boxing Academy
- References
Professional career
Known as "Mr. Shy Guy", Baloyi turned pro in 1994 and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 2006 with a TKO win over Manuel Medina. He lost the title in his first defense to Gairy St Clair later in the year, but regained the title by defeating compatriot Mzonke Fana on 12 April 2008. His most recent defense in September 2008 was against Javier Osvaldo Alvarez, whom he knocked down three times on the way to a TKO victory. On 12 April 2008, Baloyi lost his title to Malcolm Klassen when the referee stopped the fight during the seventh round after Klassen overpowered Baloyi. After the fight it was reported that Baloyi was disappointed with his trainer. Baloyi has retired from professional boxing and is now a Pro and Amateur boxing coach in Johannesburg.
Baloyi is the only South African to ever win 6 World Titles. Baloyi was named "Boxer of the Year" for 2008 at the Boxing SA Annual Awards at a banquet held at Carnival City in Brakpan.[1]
Boxing Academy
The Cassius Baloyi Boxing Academy was launched in January 2010 – a non-profit company dedicated to teaching boxing to underprivileged youths, particularly those living in Alexendra. The Academy is affiliated with Sanabo and the local Boxing Committee JABO.
