Thabiso Mchunu

Thabiso Mchunu, also known as "The Rock," is a South African professional boxer. With 29 total fights under his belt, Mchunu has won 23, lost 6 and achieved 13 KO wins. Having never experienced a draw or no-contest throughout his career, Mchunu's fighting spirit is credited to his fierceness in the ring.

Mchunu started his professional boxing career on July 28, 2007, at just 19 years of age, facing Mzikayise Hlengwa. He took home the win via 4 round PTS in his debut match, leading him to a series of nine consecutive wins after his debut, seven of which came through stoppage.

One of Mchunu's most memorable fights was his first world title fight, which occurred on December 17, 2016, when he challenged Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO title at 28 years old. Despite fighting bravely, Mchunu eventually lost to Usyk via 9th round KO.

But Mchunu's career highlights still shine through, particularly his victory over Denis Lebedev, one of the toughest fighters in the sport. He beat Lebedev via 12th round unanimous decision on December 21, 2019.

Despite his impressive performance, Mchunu has also faced his share of defeats. He lost against Zack Mwekassa via 6th round TKO on October 24, 2011. Mchunu has lost a total of six times throughout his professional boxing career, with two of those losses occurring during title bouts while four others came during non-title fights.

Mchunu's most recent match was on January 29, 2022, against the Congolese boxer Ilunga Makabu. Mchunu challenged Makabu for his cruiserweight WBC title, but unfortunately, he lost the fight via 12 round split-decision, marking his first consecutive loss in the ring.

As of August 2022, Mchunu is ranked as the world's fifth-best cruiserweight boxer according to The Ring, BoxRec and TBRB, signifying his talent and ability as a fighter.

Standing at a height of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and a reach of 184 cm (72 in), Mchunu is recognized for his southpaw stance, which helps him gain an edge over his opponents. Currently, he competes in the cruiserweight weight class.

Mchunu's knockout expertise is impressive, with 13 of his wins being KO victories. As he has never had a draw or no-contest in his career, Mchunu's fighting spirit is credited to his fierceness in the ring.

In conclusion, Thabiso Mchunu, "The Rock" from South Africa, is a talented professional boxer with 29 fights under his belt. His career has seen him win 23 times, lose six and achieve an impressive 13 KO wins. Though he has faced some tough losses, his victories are notable, particularly his win over Denis Lebedev. Mchunu is ranked as the world's fifth-best cruiserweight, and his southpaw stance, along with his physical attributes, give him an edge over his opponents in the ring. While he may have faced recent defeats, there is no doubt that Mchunu will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the professional boxing world.

Thabiso Mchunu Fight Record