Thabiso Mchunu
Career, Record, Stats
Thabiso Mchunu (The Rock) is a 36-year-old South African professional boxer. 17 years, 3 months, and 19 days into his career, Mchunu's record stands at 23-6, which includes 13 wins via KO.
Thabiso Mchunu's Boxing Career
Thabiso Mchunu was born in Ximba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on March 4, 1988. He made his professional debut at the age of 19 years on July 28, 2007 against Mzikayise Hlengwa. Mchunu defeated Hlengwa via 4 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Mchunu got his first shot at a world title at the age of 28 after 19 professional fights. On December 17, 2016 Mchunu challenged Oleksandr Usyk's WBO cruiserweight title but lost via 9th round KO.
Mchunu's latest fight was a split decision loss to Ilunga Makabu at age 33, on January 29, 2022, in which he was fighting for the WBC cruiserweight title.
Some of Thabiso Mchunu's best fights so far have been against Denis Lebedev, Eddie Chambers, and Ričards Bolotņiks. For a complete list of Mchunu's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Thabiso Mchunu".
Mchunu has 6 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Thabiso Mchunu Losses".
Thabiso Mchunu's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 | Jan 29, 2022 | 33 | 
Ilunga Makabu 34 28-2 | loss | SD 12 |
28 | Mar 27, 2021 | 33 |  Evgeny Tishchenko | win | UD 12 |
27 | Dec 21, 2019 | 31 | 
Denis Lebedev 40 32-2 | win | UD 12 |
26 | Oct 20, 2019 | 31 | Willbeforce Shihepo | win | RTD 3 |
25 | Dec 08, 2018 | 30 | Thomas Oosthuizen | win | UD 12 |
24 | Sep 01, 2018 | 30 | Thomas Oosthuizen | loss | MD 12 |
23 | Jun 23, 2018 | 30 | 
Ricards Bolotniks 28 12-4 | win | TKO 6 |
22 | Nov 25, 2017 | 29 | Constantin Bejenaru | loss | UD 10 |
21 | Jun 10, 2017 | 29 | Johnny Muller | win | UD 12 |
20 | Dec 17, 2016 | 28 | 
Oleksandr Usyk 29 10-0 | loss | KO 9 |
19 | May 20, 2016 | 28 | Boniface Kabore | win | TKO 2 |
18 | May 16, 2015 | 27 |
Ilunga Makabu 27 18-1 | loss | KO 11 |
17 | Sep 20, 2014 | 26 | Garrett Wilson | win | UD 10 |
16 | Jan 24, 2014 | 25 | Olanrewaju Durodola | win | UD 10 |
15 | Aug 03, 2013 | 25 | 
Eddie Chambers 31 36-3 | win | UD 10 |
14 | Nov 10, 2012 | 24 | Danie Venter | win | KO 5 |
13 | Sep 22, 2012 | 24 | Flo Simba | win | TKO 1 |
12 | Jun 16, 2012 | 24 | Flo Simba | win | TKO 1 |
11 | Oct 24, 2011 | 23 | Zack Mwekassa | loss | TKO 6 |
10 | Jun 04, 2011 | 23 | Danie Venter | win | MD 8 |
9 | Nov 05, 2010 | 22 | Daniel Bruwer | win | UD 12 |
8 | Jan 22, 2010 | 21 | Ruben Groenewald | win | TKO 4 |
7 | May 15, 2009 | 21 | Soon Botes | win | TKO 8 |
6 | Oct 10, 2008 | 20 | Marciano Commey | win | KO 1 |
5 | Jul 11, 2008 | 20 | Sean Santana | win | RTD 6 |
4 | Feb 29, 2008 | 19 | Patrick Madzinga | win | TKO 9 |
3 | Jan 11, 2008 | 19 | Jacques Moussisi | win | TKO 1 |
2 | Nov 10, 2007 | 19 | Kleinboy Maqashane | win | TKO 1 |
1 | Jul 28, 2007 | 19 | Mzikayise Hlengwa | win | PTS 4 |