Cassius Baloyi


Cassius Baloyi,, is a retired professional boxer.

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.

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. Cassius is also training non fighters who enjoy the cardio element and rewards of training like boxers.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss37-8-1 Malcolm KlassenUD8Oct 14, 2012 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaBaloyi announced his retirement after the fight.
45Loss37-7-1 Paulus MosesSD10Jul 28, 2012 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaFor vacant WBO International lightweight title
44Loss37-6-1 Argenis MendezUD12Jan 29, 2011 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaFor IBF super featherweight title eliminator
43Loss37-5-1 Mzonke FanaUD12Sep 1, 2010 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaFor vacant IBF super featherweight title
42Win37-4-1 Roberto David ArrietaUD12Oct 30, 2009 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWon IBF super featherweight title eliminator
41Loss36-4-1 Malcolm KlassenTKO7, 2:42Apr 18, 2009 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South AfricaLost IBF super featherweight title
40Win36-3-1 Javier Osvaldo AlvarezTKO3, 0:28Sep 13, 2008 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained IBF super featherweight title
39Win35-3-1 Mzonke FanaMD12Apr 12, 2008 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South AfricaWon IBF super featherweight title
38Win34-3-1 Gairy St. ClairUD12Nov 12, 2007 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaWon IBF super featherweight title eliminator
37Draw33-3-1 Manuel MedinaTD4 Jul 5, 2007 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaFor IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator
36Win33-3 Nazareno Gaston RuizTKO3, 1:06Feb 3, 2007 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaWon Vacant IBO super featherweight title
35Loss32-3 Gairy St. ClairUD12Jul 29, 2006 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaLost IBF and IBO super featherweight titles
34Win32-2 Manuel MedinaTKO11, May 31, 2006 Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, USAWon Vacant IBF and IBO super featherweight titles
33Loss31-2 Isaac HlatshwayoUD12Aug 31, 2005 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaWon Vacant IBO lightweight title
32Win31-1 Lehlohonolo LedwabaUD12Apr 16, 2005 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained IBO super featherweight title
31Win30-1 Lehlohonolo LedwabaUD12Nov 20, 2004 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained IBO super featherweight title
30Win29-1 Juan Gerardo CabreraUD12Mar 27, 2004 Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, North-West, South AfricaRetained IBO super featherweight title
29Win28-1 Mbulelo BotileTKO11, 2:58Oct 26, 2002 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained IBO super featherweight title
28Win27-1 Tiger AriTKO6 Apr 17, 2002 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaWon Vacant IBO super featherweight title
27Loss26-1 Phillip NdouUD12Nov 3, 2001 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaFor WBU super featherweight title
26Win26-0 Jorge Antonio ParedesTKO7 Aug 22, 2001 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
25Win25-0 Steve RobinsonMD12Nov 3, 2000Leisure Centre, Ebbw Vale, Wales, United KingdomRetained WBU featherweight title
24Win24-0 Baudilio HernandezKO1 Sep 1, 2000 Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
23Win23-0 Héctor LizárragaKO1, 2:59May 24, 2000Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU featherweight title
22Win22-0 Brian CarrTKO10 Jun 26, 1999Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomRetained WBU featherweight title
21Win21-0 Said LawalRTD8, 3:00Apr 1, 1999 Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomRetained WBU featherweight title
20Win20-0 Domingo DamigellaTKO10Sep 12, 1998 Martz Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USARetained WBU featherweight title
19Win19-0 Sergio Rafael LiendoUD12Apr 24, 1998 San Jose Arena, San Jose, California, USAWon Vacant WBU featherweight title
18Win18-0 László BognárTKO7, 2:16Nov 15, 1997 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU super bantamweight title
17Win17-0 Jose de Jesus GarciaTKO2, 2:32Jun 28, 1997 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU super bantamweight title
16Win16-0 Anton GilmoreUD12Mar 22, 1997 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaRetained WBU super bantamweight title
15Win15-0 Frank ToledoUD12Nov 15, 1996 St. Petersburg, Florida, USAWon WBU World super bantamweight title
14Win14-0 Kororo GodukaTKO3 Sep 10, 1996 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
13Win13-0 Peter HarrisPTS6Jul 6, 1996 Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
12Win12-0 Peter JudsonPTS6Mar 16, 1996 Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
11Win11-0 Sipho KahlaneTKO2 Jan 30, 1996 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
10Win10-0 Luvuyo MdinisoPTS8Nov 28, 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
9Win9-0 Robert KgasweTKO2 Nov 4, 1995 Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa
8Win8-0 Edward DlaminiPTS6Aug 19, 1995Superbowl, Sun City, North-West, South Africa
7Win7-0 Reinhold CampaPTS8Apr 25, 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
6Win6-0 Hendrick MakolaneTKO3 Feb 28, 1995 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
5Win5-0 James McCloskeyTKO3 Jan 25, 1995 Trump Taj Majal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
4Win4-0 Kobie BuysTKO4 Dec 6, 1994 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
3Win3-0 Jose Maria CastilloPTS4Nov 1, 1994 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2Win2-0 Martin MnyanduPTS4Jun 25, 1994 Convention Centre, Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa
1Win1-0 Isaac SkosanaPTS4Mar 13, 1994 Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaProfessional debut