Age, Biography and Wiki
Thabiso Mchunu was born on 4 March, 1988 in Ximba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a South African boxer. Discover Thabiso Mchunu'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 36 years old?
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| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
4 March, 1988 |
| Birthday |
4 March |
| Birthplace |
Ximba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 36 years old group.
Thabiso Mchunu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Thabiso Mchunu height is 1.80 m and Weight Cruiserweight.
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1.80 m |
| Weight |
Cruiserweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Thabiso Mchunu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thabiso Mchunu worth at the age of 36 years old? Thabiso Mchunu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Thabiso Mchunu'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Boxer |
Thabiso Mchunu Social Network
Timeline
Thabiso Mchunu (born 4 March 1988) is a South African professional boxer.
Mchunu made his professional debut against Mzikayise Hlengwa on 28 July 2008 in Durban, South Africa.
He won the fight on points after four rounds.
After amassing a 3-0 record, Mchunu was booked to face Patrick Madzinga for the vacant South African cruiserweight title on 29 February 2008.
He won the vacant title by a ninth-round technical knockout.
Mchunu was scheduled to make his first title defense against Sean Santana on 11 July 2008.
Santana retired from the fight at the end of the sixth round.
After successfully making his first South African title defense, Mchunu was booked to fight Marciano Commey for the vacant WBA Pan African cruiserweight title on 10 October 2008 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
He won the fight by a first-round knockout.
He made two more South African title defenses against Ruben Groenewald on 22 January 2009 and Daniel Bruwer on 5 November 2010, as well as a joint South African and Pan African title defense against Soon Botes on 15 May 2009.
After successfully beating Danie Venter by majority decision on 4 June 2011, Mchunu faced his first step-up in competition as he was booked to fight the 10-2 Zack Mwekassa on 24 October 2011, in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
Mwekassa won the fight by a sixth-round technical knockout.
Mchunu faced Danie Venter for the vacant African cruiserweight title on 10 November 2012.
He won the fight by a fifth-round knockout.
Venter was knocked down three times by the 1:52 minute mark, which forced the referee to stop the fight.
Mchunu made his United States debut against Eddie Chambers on 3 August 2013, as the fight took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut.
Mchunu won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99-91, 99-91 and 99-93.
Mchunu was booked to face the 17-1 Olanrewaju Durodola for the vacant WBC–NABF cruiserweight title on 24 January 2014.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98-91, 96-93 and 97-92.
Mchunu made his first WBC-NABF title defense against Garrett Wilson on 20 September 2014.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 99-90, 96-93 and 98-91.
Mchunu returned to South Africa for his next bout, as he was booked to face Ilunga Makabu in a twelve-round WBC cruiserweight title eliminator bout on 16 May 2015 at the Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Makabu won the fight by an eleventh-round knockout.
Mchunu was leading slightly on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage, with scores of 96-95, 95-95 and 97-94.
He has challenged twice for a world title; first in 2016 for the WBO cruiserweight title.
In 2022, he challenged for the WBC cruiserweight title.
As of August, 2022, Mchunu is ranked as the world's fifth best cruiserweight according to The Ring , BoxRec and TBRB .
After suffering the second professional loss of his career, Mchunu was scheduled to face Boniface Kabore for the vacant WBA interim Pan African cruiserweight title on 20 May 2016 at the Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Mchunu challenged the reigning WBO cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk on the Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Smith Jr.. undercard on 17 December 2016.
The bout took place at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
The fight started out slow, causing the fans in attendance to boo with displeasure.
The pace picked up after the first couple of rounds when Usyk began breaking down Mchunu, before knocking him out in the ninth round.
Mchunu was outlanded 163 to 76 in total punches.
Following the third loss of his professional career, Mchunu was scheduled to face Johnny Muller for the vacant African and South African cruiserweight titles on 10 June 2017.
He thoroughly dominated Muller en-route to a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges awarding Mchunu a 120-108 scorecard.
After he bounced back from his loss to Usyk, Mchunu was booked to challenge the WBC International and Continental Americas cruiserweight champion Constantin Bejenaru on 25 November 2017.
Mchunu lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98-91, 97-92 and 97-92.
Bejenaru dropped Mchunu with a left cross in the seventh round, but was unable to finish him.
Seven months later, Mchunu was booked to face Ričards Bolotņiks on 23 June 2018, in his return to South Africa, after losing both of his previous United States bouts.
He won the fight by sixth-round technical knockout.
