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Jacob Matlala was born on 1 August, 1962 in Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa, is a South African boxer. Discover Jacob Matlala's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

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Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 1 August 1962
Birthday 1 August
Birthplace Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa
Date of death 7 December, 2013
Died Place Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Jacob Matlala Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Jacob Matlala height is 4 ft 10 in and Weight Flyweight Light flyweight.

Physical Status
Height 4 ft 10 in
Weight Flyweight Light flyweight
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Who Is Jacob Matlala's Wife?

His wife is Mapule Matlala (m. 1990–2013)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Mapule Matlala (m. 1990–2013)
Sibling Not Available
Children Tshepo Matlala, Masego Matlala

Jacob Matlala Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jacob Matlala worth at the age of 51 years old? Jacob Matlala’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Jacob Matlala's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Boxer

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1962

Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala (1 August 1962 – 7 December 2013) was a South African boxer and junior flyweight champion from Meadowlands, Johannesburg.

He won 4 world championship titles.

2004

In 2004, Matlala was voted #72 in the "100 Greatest South Africans" poll organized by SABC.

2013

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.

At a height of 1.47 meters, or 4-foot-10, Matlala was the shortest boxing world champion ever.

With a total of 68 fights (53 wins and 2 draws), he ended his career with 4 world championships.

He presented his WBU belt to Nelson Mandela after his fight to Juan Herrera.