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Thulane "Sugar Boy" Malinga was a boxer from Ladysmith, South Africa.

Career


Born on December 11, 1958, Malinga compiled a record of 195-10 as an amateur before turning pro with a first-round T.K.O. of Victor Zulu on August 8, 1981. Malinga held several championship titles during a twenty year career as a Middleweight, Super Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight, fighting memorable bouts against Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, and Roy Jones Jr. among others. He retired after a suffering an eighth-round T.K.O. against Ole Klemetsen on January 14, 2000, finishing his career with 44 wins (20 by K.O.) and 13 losses.

Titles Held


  • WBC Super Middleweight
  • WBF Super Middleweight

External links


Malinga's career record.

1958 births | Living people | World boxing champions | South African boxers

 

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