Paulus Moses

Moses Paulus
Born
Moses Ndapanda Paulus

(1978-06-04) 4 June 1978 (age 46)
Okapya, Oshikuku, Namibia
Other namesThe Hitman
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach72+1⁄2 in (184 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins40
Wins by KO25
Losses10
No contests1

Paulus Moses (born 4 June 1978) is a Namibian professional boxer who held the WBA (Regular) lightweight title from 2009 to 2010.

Professional career

WBA lightweight champion

On 3 January 2009 Moses fought against the WBA Lightweight champion Yusuke Kobori in Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City in Japan. Moses won the fight on points and became the new world champion.[1] Moses defended that title on 25 July 2009 by unanimous decision over Takehiro Shimada.

Losing the title

The hitherto undefeated Moses was knocked out by challenger Miguel Acosta by a sixth-round knockout on 30 May 2010.[2]

WBO lightweight title challenge

Moses challenged newly installed WBO Lightweight champion, Ricky Burns on 10 March 2012, he lost via unanimous decision.[3]

Professional boxing record

51 fights 40 wins 10 losses
By knockout 25 4
By decision 15 6
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 40–10 (1) Ruslan Selimyan KO 3 (8) 11 May 2024 Yunost Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia
50 Loss 40–9 (1) Vladislav Ayriyan TKO 6 (10) 26 Aug 2023 Pyramide, Kazan, Russia
49 Loss 40–8 (1) Karen Tonakanyan TKO 2 (8) 18 Jun 2023 Hamlet Paturyan Sport Complex, Vagharshapat, Armenia
48 Loss 40–7 (1) Vildan Minasov UD 8 19 Nov 2022 RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
47 Loss 40–6 (1) Adlan Abdurashidov UD 10 19 Sep 2019 Uvais Akhtaev Sports Palace, Grozny, Russia
46 Loss 40–5 (1) Emmanuel Tagoe UD 12 20 Oct 2018 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana For vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
45 Loss 40–4 (1) Ray Beltrán UD 12 16 Feb 2018 Grand Sierra Resort Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBO lightweight title
44 Win 40–3 (1) Saidi Mundi TKO 5 (12) 9 Sep 2017 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa lightweight title
43 Win 39–3 (1) Crispin Moliati TKO 7 (12) 1 Apr 2017 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa lightweight title
42 Win 38–3 (1) Cosmas Cheka TKO 5 (12) 8 Oct 2016 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa lightweight title
41 Win 37–3 (1) Thomson Mokwana UD 12 6 Aug 2016 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
40 NC 36–3 (1) Thomson Mokwana NC 2 (12) 11 Jun 2016 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
39 Win 36–3 Sadiki Momba UD 10 1 Aug 2015 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
38 Loss 35–3 Malcolm Klassen UD 12 20 Mar 2015 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia For vacant WBO International lightweight title
37 Win 35–2 Jorge Luis Rodriguez TD 4 (12) 1 Mar 2014 Helao Nafidi, Oshikango, Namibia
36 Win 34–2 Josenilson Dos Santos KO 6 (12) 4 Oct 2014 Katutura Independence Arena, Windhoek, Namibia
35 Win 33–2 Cristian Rafael Coria UD 12 1 Mar 2014 Olufuko Centre, Outapi, Namibia Retained WBO International lightweight title
34 Win 32–2 Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez TKO 7 (12) 5 Oct 2013 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO International lightweight title
33 Win 31–2 Mzonke Fana TKO 4 (12) 2 Mar 2013 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO International lightweight title
32 Win 30–2 Jeremias Ezequiel Castillo UD 12 8 Dec 2012 Vineta Sports Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
31 Win 29–2 Cassius Baloyi SD 10 28 Jul 2012 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant WBO International lightweight title
30 Loss 28–2 Ricky Burns UD 12 10 Mar 2012 Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland For WBO lightweight title
29 Win 28–1 Sidney Siqueira UD 10 24 Sep 2011 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
28 Win 27–1 Miguel Dario Lombardo KO 1 (10) 19 Mar 2011 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
27 Win 26–1 Sergio Omar Priotti RTD 4 (10) 25 Nov 2010 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
26 Loss 25–1 Miguel Acosta KO 6 (12) 2:17 29 May 2010 Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia Lost WBA (Regular) lightweight title
25 Win 25–0 Takehiro Shimada UD 12 25 Jul 2009 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBA (Regular) lightweight title
25 Win 24–0 Yusuke Kobori UD 12 3 Jan 2009 Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan Won WBA (Regular) lightweight title
23 Win 23–0 Yauheni Kruhlik TKO 2 (8) 19 May 2008 Differ Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
22 Win 22–0 Ephraim Nangenda TKO 2 (10) 10 Nov 2007 Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
21 Win 21–0 Andriy Kudryavtsev TKO 9 (12) 21 Aug 2007 Lenin Square, Donetsk, Ukraine Retained WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Beka Sadjaia TKO 8 (12) 20 Mar 2007 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
19 Win 19–0 Anthony Tshehla TKO 8 (10) 10 Feb 2007 Oranjemund, Namibia
18 Win 18–0 Frederic Gosset UD 10 11 Nov 2006 Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
17 Win 17–0 Mihaita Mutu UD 12 19 Aug 2006 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Siviwe Ntshingana TKO 7 (12) 10 Jun 2006 Park Station, Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Win 15–0 Meshack Kondwani PTS 12 20 Mar 2006 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
14 Win 14–0 Peter Adams TKO 3 (10) 1 Oct 2005 Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
13 Win 13–0 Simphiwe Joni TKO 6 (12) 5 Aug 2005 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
12 Win 12–0 Clinton Kinnear TKO 10 (10) 7 May 2005 Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
11 Win 11–0 Shadrack Montsho TKO 3 (8) 18 Mar 2005 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
10 Win 10–0 Joseph Mathamelo KO 1 (8) 27 Nov 2004 Sakaria Lawala Hall, Oranjemund, Namibia
9 Win 9–0 David Shabangu UD 8 9 Oct 2004 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
8 Win 8–0 Lebogang Mboniswa KO 1 (8) 16 Jun 2004 Sports Centre, Cullinan, South Africa
7 Win 7–0 Ephraim Swandle TKO 7 (8) 29 May 2004 Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria, South Africa
6 Win 6–0 Shadrack Montsho PTS 6 6 Mar 2004 Windhoek, Namibia
5 Win 5–0 Lebogang Mboniswa KO 4 (6) 20 Dec 2003 Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
4 Win 4–0 Joseph Mathabela KO 1 (6) 18 May 2003 Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 Mpumi Mashoka PTS 4 22 Mar 2003 Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
2 Win 2–0 Frans Mokobane TKO 3 (4) 22 Nov 2002 Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Aaron Vilane TKO 2 (4) 8 Nov 2002 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia

See also

References

  1. ^ "Moses Defeats Kobori, Wins WBA Lightweight Title". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Miguel Acosta Stops Paulus Moses in Six, Wins WBA Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Ricky Burns holds on to his WBO title after seeing off Paulus Moses". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Andrey Kudryavtsev 		WBA Inter-Continental
lightweight champion
19 August 2006 – 2007
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Mezaache
New title WBO International
lightweight champion
28 July 2012 – September 2014
Stripped 		Vacant
Title next held by
Malcolm Klassen
Vacant
Title last held by
Daud Yordan 		WBO Africa
lightweight champion
6 August 2016 – 2017
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Simpiwe Vetyeka
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
Regular title
3 January 2009 – 29 May 2010
Non-regular title from
10 January 2009 – 28 February 2009 		Succeeded by