Jacob Matlala boxer

Jacob Matlala boxer
bouts
68
won
53
lost
13
draw
2
Status
inactive
Division
light flyweight
Debut
1980-02-02
Height
4′ 10½″/148cm
Reach
59″/150cm
Age
51
Born
1962-01-08
Death
2013-12-07
Nationality
South Africa

Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala (1 August 1962 – 7 December 2013) was a South African boxer and junior flyweight champion from Meadowlands, Johannesburg. In 2004, Matlala was voted #72 in the "100 Greatest South Africans" poll organized by SABC.Jacob Matlala died on 7 December 2013, at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.The former World Boxing Organisation, World Boxing Union (WBU) and International Boxing Association flyweight world champion had been admitted to hospital on numerous occasions over the past few years with complications related to pneumonia.Johannesburg – Dressed in royal blue and white uniforms and black berets, the New Covenant Church brass band escorted the coffin of boxing legend Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala into the Rhema Church auditorium.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2002-03-02 Juan Herrera WWWDL Carnival City, Brakpan WIN
KO
2001-09-29 Mickey Cantwell WLWLWL Elephant & Castle Centre, Southwark WIN
Technical knockout
2001-02-17 Todd Makelim WLWWWL Carnival City, Brakpan WIN
Technical knockout
2000-05-24 Peter Culshaw LWWWWW Carnival City, Brakpan LOST
Majority decision
2000-02-19 Masibulele Makepula WWWWWW Carnival City, Brakpan LOST
Unanimous decision
1998-12-19 Rafael Orozco LLWLLL Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami WIN
Unanimous decision
1998-07-04 Ric Magramo LLDLWL Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal WIN
Points
1998-02-20 Jose Victor Burgos WWWWLW Argosy Festival Atrium, Baton Rouge WIN
1997-11-15 Luis Doria WWWLWL Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal WIN
Technical knockout
1997-07-18 Michael Carbajal WWWWLW Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1997-02-08 Mickey Cantwell LLWWWW London Arena, Millwall WIN
Split-decision
1996-04-13 Paul Weir WLWWWL Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool WIN
Technical knockout
1995-11-18 Paul Weir WWLWWW Kelvin Hall, Glasgow WIN
1995-08-26 Francisco Mendoza LWLLWW Village Green, Durban WIN
Points
1995-05-06 Sammy Stewart WWWWWL Village Green, Durban DRAW
Points
1995-02-11 Alberto Jimenez WLWWWD Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal LOST
Technical knockout
1994-10-15 Pretty Boy Lucas WWWWLW Superbowl, Sun City WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-06-11 Francis Ampofo LWWWWW York Hall, Bethnal Green WIN
Corner retirement
1993-12-04 Luigi Camputaro WLLWWW Superbowl, Sun City WIN
Corner retirement
1993-07-24 Pablo Tiznado DLWDLL Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-05-15 Pat Clinton WWWWWW Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow WIN
Technical knockout
1993-04-04 Toto Hleli WWLWLD Indoor Centre, Springs WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-04-26 Mzukisi Sikali LWWWWW Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-11-24 Raul Acosta WLLLLL Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-09-07 Dave McAuley LWWWWW Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast LOST
KO
1991-06-23 Ndoda Mayende LWLWD Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg WIN
Technical knockout
1991-02-10 Zolile Mbityi WWWWLW Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg WIN
KO
1990-10-28 Wele Maqolo WWWWDL Indoor Sports Centre, Uitenhage WIN
Split-decision
1990-03-25 Ramon Solis LLLLLW Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg WIN
Unanimous decision
1989-12-03 Sonnyboy Nghona WLLDW Indoor Sports Centre, Uitenhage WIN
Technical knockout
1989-10-15 Daniel Ward LLWLWW Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg WIN
Unanimous decision
1989-08-14 Martin Cardenas WLWWLL Feather Market Hall, Port Elizabeth WIN
Unanimous decision
1989-07-23 Odwa Mdleleni LWWLWW Good Hope Centre, Cape Town WIN
KO
1989-06-04 Jaji Sibali DWWWLW Orient Theatre, East London LOST
Unanimous decision
1989-05-14 Ndoda Mayende LWLLW Orient Theatre, East London WIN
Points
1989-03-05 Johannes Joe Miya WLWWDL Shareworld Sports Stadium, Johannesburg WIN
Corner retirement
1988-10-16 Vuyani Nene WWWWWW Indoor Sports Centre, Uitenhage LOST
Unanimous decision
1988-07-09 Daniel Ward WWWWWL Sports Stadium, Secunda WIN
Points
1988-04-30 Vumile Gomo WLLWWW Great Centenary Hall, New Brighton WIN
1988-02-07 Jacob Mazibuko LWLWWL Indoor Centre, Springs WIN
Technical knockout
1987-11-01 Vuyani Nene WWWWWW Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth LOST
Points
1987-08-02 Kirk Morris WDLLLL Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg WIN
Points
1987-03-15 Vuyani Nene WWWWWW Volkswagen Stadium, Uitenhage LOST
Corner retirement
1986-11-09 Pillay Duiker WWWWLL Modderfontein Arena, Kempton Park, Johannesburg WIN
Points
1986-03-15 Vuyani Nene WWWLWW Feathermarket Hall, Port Elizabeth LOST
Points
1985-11-30 Mveleli Luzipho WWWWLW Mdantsane Stadium, East London LOST
Unanimous decision
1985-09-21 Pillay Duiker LLWWWW Rand Stadium, Johannesburg WIN
Points
1985-05-18 Nqaba Govuza LWDW Mdantsane Stadium, East London WIN
Technical knockout
1984-11-01 Gilbert Makenete LLWLWL Milner Park Showgrounds, Johannesburg WIN
Points
1984-09-29 Thamsanqa Sogcwe LWWLWL Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth WIN
Points
1984-06-29 Jacob Mazibuko WWDW Vaal Showgrounds Hall, Vereeniging WIN
Points
1984-05-25 Juan Alberto Ivalo DLLLLL Kwa Thema Civic Centre, Springs WIN
Unanimous decision
1984-03-30 Solomon Manotsi LWWWWL Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng WIN
Technical knockout
1984-03-02 Michael Mogopudi LWDLLL Kwa Thema Civic Centre, Springs WIN
Corner retirement
1983-10-14 Mveleli Luzipho WWWWLW Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg LOST
Unanimous decision
1983-08-19 Jose Antonio Badilla WWWWLL Uncle Toms Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg WIN
Technical knockout
1983-05-13 Martin Nkokoto WLLWLW Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg WIN
KO
1983-02-26 Mveleli Luzipho WWWWWW Mdantsane Stadium, East London WIN
Technical knockout
1983-01-28 Kirk Morris WWWL Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg WIN
Technical knockout
1982-09-04 Dexter Dlamini WLWDDL Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng WIN
Technical knockout
1982-07-09 Simon Moema WWLWWL Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng WIN
Technical knockout
1982-05-14 Michael Mogopudi LWLWD Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg WIN
Technical knockout
1982-04-16 Michael Mogopudi LWLW Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng DRAW
Points
1982-03-05 Albert Moloto LD Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng WIN
Points
1981-10-30 Hansie Kruger debut Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg WIN
Technical knockout
1981-06-27 Michael Mogopudi LWL Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng LOST
Points
1981-06-05 Kirk Morris debut Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg LOST
Points
1980-02-02 Fraser Plaatjies debut Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth WIN
Points