Chris van Heerden

Chris van Heerden (born 19 June 1987) is a South African professional boxer and a former IBO welterweight champion.

In this Dutch name, the family name is Van Heerden, not Harden.

Chris van Heerden
Statistics
Real nameChris van Heerden
Nickname(s)The Heat
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Nationality South African
Born (1987-06-19) 19 June 1987
Johannesburg, South Africa
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins25
Wins by KO12
Losses2
Draws1
No contests0

Professional career

Van Heerden started his professional career in 2006. He quickly emerged as a top fighter in African continent, which he subsequently proved by snapping South African and ABU welterweight titles. However, in 2010 he suffered his first loss in the professional ring to Serbian Ivica Stevanovic for IBF Inter-Continental light middleweight title. This fight, though, did not stop him from rise to success. In 2009 he prevailed over fellow South African Kaizer Mabuza and gained IBO welterweight belt.[1] He managed to defend his belt twice, against Sebastián Andrés Luján[2] and Matthew Hatton.[3]

In Winter 2013 van Heerden decided to relocate to the United States. The move meant that Van Heerden had been forced to relinquish his status as the International Boxing Organisation’s champion but it was a move that he considered to pave the way to higher honours in future.[4]

Personal life

Van Heerden currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is one of the most successful boxers from South Africa and despite living in the USA now, he still enjoys high popularity in his homeland.

Professional boxing record
25 Wins (12 knockouts), 2 Losses, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 25–2–1 Sacky Shikukutu UD 12 2016-10-22 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant WBA Pan African Welterweight title.
Win 24–2–1 Steve Clagget MD 10 2016-04-16 Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss 23–2–1 Errol Spence Jr. TKO 8 (10) 2015-09-11 Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario Lost IBF International Welterweight title.
Win 23–1–1 Raymon Ayala TKO4 2015-05-13 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States
Win 22–1–1 Cecil McCalla SD10 2015-01-09 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States Won vacant IBF International Welterweight title.
Win 21–1–1 Ray Narh SD10 2014-04-16 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, United States
Win 20–1–1 Cosme Rivera RTD4 (8) 2014-02-06 Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, United States
Win 19–1–1 Matthew Hatton UD12 2013-03-02 Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained the IBO welterweight title
Win 18–1–1 Sebastián Andrés Luján UD12 2012-06-16 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained the IBO welterweight title
Win 17–1–1 Kaizer Mabuza UD12 2011-09-24 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO welterweight title
Win 16–1–1 Bongani Mwelase UD12 2011-06-04 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa IBO welterweight title eliminator
Win 15–1–1 Boitshepo Mandawe SD12 2011-01-29 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained the South African welterweight title
Loss 14–1–1 Nikola Stevanović SD12 2010-05-29 Sport Hall Pinki, Belgrade, Serbia For the IBF Inter-Continental light middleweight title
Win 14–0–1 Venance Mponji KO1 (10) 2009-11-13 Meyerton, South Africa
Win 13–0–1 Boitshepo Mandawe UD12 2009-07-10 Dr. Malan School Hall, Meyerton, South Africa Retained the South African welterweight title
Win 12–0–1 Welcome Ntshingila UD12 2009-03-27 Matlosana Banquet Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa Retained the South African welterweight title
Win 11–0–1 Page Tshesane TKO12 (12) 2008-12-05 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Won the vacant South African welterweight title
Win 10–0–1 Hassan Saku TKO8 (12) 2008-07-25 Carousel Casino, Johannesburg, South Africa Won the ABU welterweight title
Win 9–0–1 Msizi Qwabe UD6 2008-02-22 Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, South Africa
Draw 8–0–1 Page Tshesane MD6 2007-12-14 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 8–0 Mpho Tshiambara TKO4 (6) 2007-09-21 Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, South Africa
Win 7–0 George Mapalakane TKO3 (6) 2007-08-31 James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa
Win 6–0 Luntu Kosana KO2 (4) 2007-04-20 Oliver Tambo Sport Centre, Khayelitsha, South Africa
Win 5–0 John Mokgotsa KO3 (6) 2007-02-23 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 4–0 Moses Mbowane TKO4 (4) 2007-02-02 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 3–0 Keketso Mathaba UD4 2006-02-08 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 2–0 Rodney Nepfumbada TKO1 (4) 2006-10-27 Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 1–0 Lucky Mavimbela TKO2 (4) 2006-09-06 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa van Heerden's professional debut
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References
  1. Heerden Beats Mabuza, Budler Wins, Venter KOs Simba. boxingscene.com (24 September 2011). Retrieved on 8 May 2014.
  2. Van Heerden dominates Lujan, retaines IBO title. boxingscene.com (16 June 2012). Retrieved on 8 May 2014.
  3. https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2013-03-04-van-heerden-too-tough-for-hatton/
  4. Van Heerden lost to SA. citizen.co.za (24 December 2013). Retrieved on 8 May 2014.

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