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Jacob Matlala "Baby Jake" is a South Africa professional boxer with a 53-13-2 record. 26 of those wins came by knockout (49% KO rate).

🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA · AGE 63Retired
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Jacob

Matlala

Baby Jake

53 – 13 – 2

26 KO · 49.06% RATE · 69 TRACKED BOUTS

Tale of the Tape

Height

4′10″ (147 cm)

Reach

59″ (150 cm)

Current Form

Last 5

WWWLL

Current Streak

W3

Layoff (Retired)

24.4 years

Last Bout

d. Juan Herrera · KO · R7
Mar 2, 2002

Title Reigns

2 reigns
Title History
  • WBO

    Light Flyweight

    Nov 1995 – Jan 1997

  • WBO

    Flyweight

    May 1993 – Feb 1995

Derived from Wikipedia bout notes — best-effort, may miss interim or vacated belts.

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 69

2002

MAR 2d.Juan Herrera· KO · R7Carnival City · Brakpan53–13–2

2001

FEB 17d.Todd Makelim· TKO · R4Carnival City · Brakpan51–13–2

2000
1998
1997

JUL 18d.Michael Carbajal· TKO · R9Thomas & Mack · LV46–11–2

FEB 8d.Mickey Cantwell· SDArena · London45–11–2

1996

APR 13d.Paul Weir· TKO · R10Everton Park Sports Centre · Liverpool44–11–2

1995

NOV 18d.Paul Weir· TD · R5Kelvin Hall · Glasgow43–11–2

AUG 26d.Francisco Mendoza· PTSVillage Green · Durban42–11–2

MAY 6drewSammy Stewart· SDVillage Green · Durban41–11–2

FEB 11L toAlberto Jiménez· TKO · R8Carousel Casino · Hammanskraal41–11–1

1994

JUN 11d.Francis Ampofo· RTD · R9York Hall · London40–10–1

1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984

Common Questions

What is Jacob Matlala's professional boxing record?
Jacob Matlala's professional record is 53-13-2, with 26 knockouts.
When is Jacob Matlala's next fight?
Jacob Matlala does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Jacob Matlala retired?
Jacob Matlala has not fought in over 24 years. We do not track retirement announcements directly; the long layoff suggests an inactive career.