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.
| 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 | Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg | WIN Technical knockout |
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| 1981-06-27 | Michael Mogopudi | LWL | Mphatlalatsane Amphitheatre, Sebokeng | LOST Points |
| 1981-06-05 | Kirk Morris | Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto, Johannesburg | LOST Points |
|
| 1980-02-02 | Fraser Plaatjies | Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth | WIN Points |