Thomas Oosthuizen
Born (1988-04-02) 2 April 1988 (age 35)
Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesTommy Gun
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Reach198 cm (78 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO16
Losses3
Draws2

Thomas Oosthuizen (/ˈwɛsthaɪzən/ WEST-hye-zən; born 2 April 1988) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former IBO world champion in two weight classes, having held the super-middleweight title from 2011 to 2014, and the light-heavyweight title in 2015.

Professional career

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Oosthuizen made his professional debut on 29 February 2008, knocking out Johannes Swart in two rounds. He then reeled off twelve straight victories, nine of which coming by way of knockout.

IBO super-middleweight champion

On 6 November 2010, Oosthuizen faced off against IBO Super Middleweight titleholder Isaac Chilemba. The result was a split-decision draw which allowed Chilemba to retain the title, Oosthuizen claims that attempted to make a rematch were swiftly declined.[1] On 26 March 2011, Oosthuizen got a second crack at the IBO title against Evert Bravo (Chilemba had vacated the title to move up to the Light Heavyweight class).[2] Oosthuizen won the fight via a ninth-round technical knockout, which saw the referee stepping in to save Bravo from taking further punishment.[3] Oosthuizen made his American debut on the undercard of Andre Berto vs. Jan Zaveck, winning a unanimous decision over Aaron Pryor Jr on 3 September 2011.[4]

After two seemingly lackluster performances (a draw with Brandon Gonzáles and split decision victory over Ezequiel Maderna), a motorcycle injury forced Oosthuizen to withdraw from a scheduled bout fight with Eleider Alvarez. He was subsequently released by his promoter Rodney Berman, who cited the fact that Oosthuizen was at least 13 pounds over the 175 lb. limit for the bout; stating, "He's had so many chances and blown every one".[5] Following a brief stint in rehabilitation, Oosthuizen was able to mend ties with his promoter in an attempt to move forward with his boxing career.[6] He vacated his IBO Super Middleweight Title on 21 April 2014.[7][8]

Professional boxing record

34 fights 29 wins 3 losses
By knockout 17 0
By decision 12 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Win 29–3–2 Limbani Lano TKO 6 (10) 16 Oct 2022 The Carousel Casino, Hammanskral, Gauteng, South Africa
33 Loss 28–3–2 Aleksey Egorov UD 10 23 Mar 2019 RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia For vacant IBF International cruiserweight title
32 Loss 28–2–2 Thabiso Mchunu UD 12 8 Dec 2018 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Lost African cruiserweight title;
For South African cruiserweight title
31 Win 28–1–2 Thabiso Mchunu MD 12 1 Sep 2018 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant African cruiserweight title
30 Loss 27–1–2 Igor Mikhalkin UD 12 19 May 2017 Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany For vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
29 Win 27–0–2 Said Mbelwa KO 3 (12) 28 Apr 2017 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Won vacant African light-heavyweight title
28 Win 26–0–2 Daniel Bruwer TKO 9 (12) 27 Aug 2016 Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa Won vacant WBA Pan African light-heavyweight title
27 Win 25–0–2 Robert Berridge UD 12 6 Jun 2015 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
26 Win 24–0–2 Ryno Liebenberg SD 12 14 Mar 2015 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
25 Win 23–0–2 Denis Grachev RTD 11 (12), 3:00 15 Nov 2014 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title
24 Win 22–0–2 Ezequiel Maderna MD 12 9 Nov 2013 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super-middleweight title
23 Draw 21–0–2 Brandon Gonzáles SD 10 29 Jun 2013 MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
22 Win 21–0–1 Fulgencio Zúñiga UD 12 10 Nov 2012 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super-middleweight title
21 Win 20–0–1 Rowland Bryant UD 12 2 Aug 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, US Retained IBO super-middleweight title
20 Win 19–0–1 Marcus Johnson UD 10 27 Apr 2012 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
19 Win 18–0–1 Serge Yannick TKO 6 (12), 0:47 3 Mar 2012 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super-middleweight title
18 Win 17–0–1 Francisco Sierra TKO 11 (12), 2:59 23 Nov 2011 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super-middleweight title
17 Win 16–0–1 Aaron Pryor Jr. UD 12 3 Sep 2011 Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, US Retained IBO super-middleweight title
16 Win 15–0–1 William Gare UD 12 4 Jun 2011 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super-middleweight title
15 Win 14–0–1 Evert Bravo TKO 9 (12), 2:34 26 Mar 2011 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO super-middleweight title
14 Draw 13–0–1 Isaac Chilemba SD 12 6 Nov 2010 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For IBO super-middleweight title
13 Win 13–0 Saúl Román KO 8 (10), 0:35 27 Apr 2010 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12 Win 12–0 Thomas Awinbono UD 12 27 Feb 2010 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
11 Win 11–0 Tshepang Mohale KO 4 (12), 0:48 31 Oct 2009 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant WBA Pan African super-middleweight title
10 Win 10–0 Cleber Argente Alves UD 10 12 Sep 2009 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO Youth super-middleweight title
9 Win 9–0 Jared Lovett SD 10 11 Jul 2009 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO Youth light-heavyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Semanda Shabane TKO 1 (8), 2:58 1 Apr 2009 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
7 Win 7–0 Jeremiah Baloyi TKO 1 (4) 17 Nov 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
6 Win 6–0 Mfundo Wongo KO 3 (4) 7 Oct 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
5 Win 5–0 Mzukiseni Lengesi TKO 1 (4) 13 Sep 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
4 Win 4–0 Ayanda Nongena TKO 1 (4) 1 Aug 2008 Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 Takalani Maluleke TKO 3 (4) 15 Jul 2008 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
2 Win 2–0 Shawn Sombyala TKO 1 (4) 28 May 2008 Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Johannes Swart TKO 2 (4) 29 Feb 2008 Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa

References

  1. ^ Wainwright, Anson (20 September 2011). "Thomas Oosthuizen: "I will take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day."". Max Boxing. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  2. ^ Jackson, Ron (3 September 2011). "Oosthuizen-Bravo for IBO belt". Fightnews. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  3. ^ Chaykovsky, Edward (26 March 2011). "Thomas Oosthuizen Stops Evert Bravo, Wins IBO Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  4. ^ Chaykovsky, Edward (3 September 2011). "Oosthuiszen, Bailey and Del Valle Win Bouts in Biloxi". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  5. ^ Rafael, Dan (26 January 2014). "Thomas Oosthuizen injured, released". ESPN. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  6. ^ ""Tommy Gun" re-loads!". Golden Gloves. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  7. ^ "No-title 'Tommy Gun' turns the corner". Golden Gloves. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  8. ^ "OOSTHUIZEN FACES NGUMBU ON RETURN..." World Boxing News. Retrieved 1 June 2014.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title IBO Youth
light-heavyweight champion
11 July 2009 – 12 September 2009
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Umar Salamov
IBO Youth
super-middleweight champion
12 September 2009 – September 2010
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Pasquale Parmigiano
Vacant
Title last held by
Kariz Kariuki 		WBA Pan African
super-middleweight champion
31 October 2009 – November 2010
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Serge Yannick
Vacant
Title last held by
Ryno Liebenberg 		WBC International
light-heavyweight champion
15 November 2014 – March 2015
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Andrzej Fonfara
Vacant
Title last held by
Ebenezer Tetteh 		WBA Pan African
light-heavyweight champion
27 August 2016 – August 2018
Vacated 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Daniel Wanyonyi 		ABU light-heavyweight champion
28 April 2017 – August 2018
Vacated
Vacant
Title last held by
Thabiso Mchunu 		ABU cruiserweight champion
1 September 2018 – 8 December 2018 		Succeeded by
Thabiso Mchunu
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Isaac Chilemba 		IBO super-middleweight champion
26 March 2011 – 22 April 2014
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Don George
Vacant
Title last held by
Blake Caparello 		IBO light-heavyweight champion
14 March 2015 – 5 June 2015
Stripped 		Vacant
Title next held by
Umar Salamov
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