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Jacob Matlala "Baby Jake" was a South African professional boxer with a 53-13-2 record. 26 of those wins came by knockout (49% KO rate). Jacob Matlala died on December 7, 2013.

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JacobMatlala

“Baby Jake”

Jacob Matlala

53

Wins26 KO · 49%

13

Losses

2

Draws68 tracked bouts

Height
4′10″
Reach
59″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Feb 2, 1980
Died
Dec 7, 2013
Title reigns
2 reigns
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Current streak
W3
Last bout
d. Juan Herrera · KO · R7 · Mar 2, 2002

Title Reigns

2 reigns
Reigns
2
Divisions
2
Body
1
Longest · WBO Flyweight
1 yr 8 mo

Light Flyweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBONov 1995 – Jan 19971 yr 1 mo

Flyweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBOMay 1993 – Feb 19951 yr 8 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 68

2002

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

2001

SEP 29d.Mickey Cantwell· TKO · R5Elephant & Castle Centre · London52-13-2

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

2000

MAY 24L toPeter Culshaw· MDCarnival City · Brakpan50-13-2

FEB 19L toMasibulele Makepula· UDCarnival City · Brakpan50-12-2

1998

DEC 19d.Rafael Orozco· UDMiccosukee Indian Gaming Resort · Miami50-11-2

JUL 4d.Ric Magramo· PTSCarousel Casino · Hammanskraal49-11-2

FEB 20d.Víctor Burgos· TD · R8Argosy Festival Atrium · Baton Rouge48-11-2

1997

NOV 15d.Luis Doria· TKOCarousel Casino · Hammanskraal47-11-2

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

FEB 8d.Mickey Cantwell· SDLondon Arena · 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

OCT 15d.Pretty Boy Lucas· UDSuperbowl · Sun City41-10-1

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

1993

DEC 4d.Luigi Camputaro· RTD · R7Superbowl · Rustenburg39-10-1

JUL 24d.Pablo Tiznado· UDStandard Bank Arena · Johannesburg38-10-1

MAY 15d.Pat Clinton· TKO · R8Scottish Exhibition Centre · Glasgow37-10-1

APR 4d.Toto Hleli· UDIndoor Centre · Springs36-10-1

1992

APR 26d.Mzukisi Sikali· UDNasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg35-10-1

1991

NOV 24d.Raúl Acosta· UDNasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg34-10-1

SEP 7L toDave McAuley· KO · R10Maysfield Leisure Centre · Belfast33-10-1

JUN 23d.Ndoda Mayende· TKO · R8Nasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg33-9-1

FEB 10d.Zolile Mbityi· KO · R6Nasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg32-9-1

1990

OCT 28d.Wele Maqolo· SDIndoor Sports Centre · Uitenhage31-9-1

MAR 25d.Ramon Solis· UDDon Mateman Hall · Johannesburg30-9-1

1989

DEC 3d.Sonnyboy Nghona· TKO · R2Indoor Sports Centee · Uitenhage29-9-1

OCT 15d.Daniel Ward· UDPortuguese Hall · Johannesburg28-9-1

AUG 14d.Martín Cárdenas· UDFeather Market Hall · Port Elizabeth27-9-1

JUL 23d.Odwa Mdleleni· KO · R6Good Hope Centre · Cape Town26-9-1

JUN 4L toJaji Sibali· UDOrient Theatre · East London25-9-1

MAY 14d.Ndoda Mayende· PTSOrient Theatre · East London25-8-1

MAR 5d.Johannes Miya· RTD · R7Shareworld Sports Stadium · Johannesburg24-8-1

1988

OCT 16L toVuyani Nene· UDIndoor Sports Centre · Uitenhage23-8-1

JUL 9d.Daniel Ward· PTSSports Stadium · Secunda23-7-1

APR 30d.Vumile Gomo· DQ · R7Great Centenary Hall · Port Elizabeth22-7-1

FEB 7d.Jacob Mazubiko· TKO · R9Indoor Centre · Springs21-7-1

1987

NOV 1L toVuyani Nene· PTSCentenary Hall · Port Elizabeth20-7-1

AUG 2d.Kirk Morris· PTSDon Mateman Hall · Johannesburg20-6-1

MAR 15L toVuyani Nene· RTD · R11Volkswagen Stadium · Uitenhage19-6-1

1986

NOV 9d.Pillay Duiker· PTSModderfontein Arena · Johannesburg19-5-1

MAR 15L toVuyani Nene· PTSFeathermarket Hall · Port Elizabeth18-5-1

1985

NOV 30L toMveleli Luzipho· UDMdantsane Stadium · East London18-4-1

SEP 21d.Pillay Duiker· PTSRand Stadium · Johannesburg18-3-1

MAY 18d.Nqaba Govuza· TKO · R3Mdantsane Stadium · East London17-3-1

1984

NOV 1d.Gilbert Makenete· PTSMilner Park Showgrounds · Johannesburg16-3-1

SEP 29d.Thamsanqa Sogcwe· PTSCentenary Hall · Port Elizabeth15-3-1

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Common Questions

What is Jacob Matlala's professional boxing record?
Jacob Matlala's professional record is 53-13-2, with 26 knockouts.
Has Jacob Matlala lost a fight?
Yes. Jacob Matlala lost 13 professional fights and finished with a 53-13-2 record.
When is Jacob Matlala's next fight?
Jacob Matlala died on December 7, 2013 and has no next fight.
Is Jacob Matlala retired?
Jacob Matlala died on December 7, 2013; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on March 2, 2002.