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Chris van Heerden, Welterweight boxer from South Africa
Welterweight

Chris van Heerden

Professional Record
28
Wins
3
Losses
1
Draws
1036%
Wins by KO
32 professional bouts · 88% win rate
Age
39
Division
Welter
Stance
southpaw
Nation
South Africa
Chris van Heerden is a professional welterweight boxer from Johannesburg, South Africa, a professional since 2006. Follow Chris's complete fight record, title reigns, opponents and results on Octafield.
33
Pro bouts
502384659
Rounds boxed
3
Title fights
5
Countries
2006
Pro since
1
Losing run
Octafield Boxing Insight
Derived from all 33 professional outcomes — result, method, the round each bout ended, venue and title status. No punch-count data exists publicly for this fighter, so nothing here is a projection.
43%
Wins inside
93.9%
Never stopped
1-1
In title fights
The Finishing Clock
When Chris's fights end, round by round
R1
–
R2
1
R3
–
R4
–
R5
–
R6
–
R7
–
R8
1
R9
–
R10
–
R11
–
R12
–
■ stoppage wins  ■ stopped
How His Fights End
33 bouts, 502384659 rounds boxed
Won inside the distance12
Won on the cards16
Lost on the cards1
Stopped2
Average bout 15223777.5 rounds — 2 across the last five years.
Fortress vs Road
Record at home against record abroad
20–0In South Africa100%
8–3Abroad73%
A 27-point swing — the clearest split in his record.
Championship Pedigree
9% of his career has been for a belt
1–1
Title fights
27–2
Everything else
1 wins from 3 scheduled twelve-round bouts.
Activity & Mileage
Bouts per year across the whole career
20062022
185d
Avg between
1578d
Since last
14
Best run
Signature Wins
NAM Sacky Shikukutu
UD · 22 Oct 2016
Won vacant WBA Pan African welterweight title.
Chris van Heerden — Frequently Asked

What is Chris van Heerden's professional boxing record?

Chris van Heerden has a professional record of 28-3-1, with 10 of his 28 wins coming by knockout. He has boxed 502384659 rounds across 33 professional fights since turning professional in 2006.

How many of Chris van Heerden's fights end inside the distance?

43% of Chris van Heerden's wins have come inside the distance (12 stoppages from 28 wins).

Has Chris van Heerden ever been knocked out?

Chris van Heerden has been stopped 2 times in 33 professional fights — he has gone the distance in 93.9% of his career.

What is Chris van Heerden's record in world title fights?

Chris van Heerden is 1-1 in title fights, which account for 9% of his 33 professional bouts.

What weight divisions has Chris van Heerden fought at?

Chris van Heerden has campaigned at Welterweight (2006–2022, 33 bouts).

When did Chris van Heerden last fight, and what happened?

Chris van Heerden last fought on 16 Apr 2022 against GBR Conor Benn at GBR AO Arena, England. He lost by TKO in round 2.

Where is Chris van Heerden from and how old is he?

Chris van Heerden was born on 19 Jun 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa, making him 39. He fights out of a southpaw stance, stands ?cm tall with a ?cm reach.

Complete Professional Record
33 shown
#ResultRecordOpponentMethodRoundDateVenue
33Loss28–3–1 (1)GBR Conor BennTKO2 of 1216 Apr 2022GBR AO Arena, Manchester, England
32NC28–2–1 (1)USA Jaron Ennis● Title
For vacant IBO welterweight title; Fight stopped after van Heerden suffered a cut from an accidental head clash
NC1 of 1219 Dec 2020USA Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut, United States
31Win28–2–1RUS Aslanbek KozaevUD8 rds17 Aug 2019USA Banc of California Stadium, California, United States
30Win27–2–1MEX Mahonri MontesTD6 rds23 Mar 2019USA The Hangar, California, United States
29Win26–2–1GER Timo SchwarzkopfUD10 rds27 Apr 2018USA KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky, United States
28Win25–2–1NAM Sacky Shikukutu● Title
Won vacant WBA Pan African welterweight title.
UD12 rds22 Oct 2016RSA Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
27Win24–2–1CAN Steve ClaggettMD10 rds16 Apr 2016US Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Nevada, United States
26Loss23–2–1US Errol Spence Jr.● Title
Lost IBF International welterweight title.
TKO8 of 1011 Sept 2015CAN Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario
25Win23–1–1MEX Raymon AyalaRTD20150513 rds13 May 2015USA Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States
24Win22–1–1USA Cecil McCallaSD20150109 rds09 Jan 2015USA Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States
23Win21–1–1GHA Ray NarhSD20140416 rds16 Apr 2014USA Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, United States
22Win20–1–1MEX Cosme RiveraRTD20140206 rds06 Feb 2014USA Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, United States
21Win19–1–1UK Matthew HattonUD20130302 rds02 Mar 2013RSA Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
20Win18–1–1ARG Sebastián Andrés LujánUD20120616 rds16 Jun 2012RSA Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
19Win17–1–1RSA Kaizer MabuzaUD20110924 rds24 Sept 2011RSA Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
18Win16–1–1RSA Bongani MwelaseUD20110604 rds04 Jun 2011RSA Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
17Win15–1–1RSA Boitshepo MandaweSD20110129 rds29 Jan 2011RSA Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
16Loss14–1–1SER Nikola StevanovićSD20100529 rds29 May 2010SER Sport Hall Pinki, Belgrade, Serbia
15Win14–0–1TAN Venance MponjiKO20091113 rds13 Nov 2009RSA Meyerton, South Africa
14Win13–0–1RSA Boitshepo MandaweUD20090710 rds10 Jul 2009RSA Dr. Malan School Hall, Meyerton, South Africa
13Win12–0–1RSA Welcome NtshingilaUD20090327 rds27 Mar 2009RSA Matlosana Banquet Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa
12Win11–0–1RSA Page TshesaneTKO20081205 rds05 Dec 2008RSA Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
11Win10–0–1SWE Hassan SakuTKO20080725 rds25 Jul 2008RSA Carousel Casino, Johannesburg, South Africa
10Win9–0–1RSA Msizi QwabeUD20080222 rds22 Feb 2008RSA Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, South Africa
9Draw8–0–1RSA Page TshesaneMD20071214 rds14 Dec 2007RSA Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
8Win8–0RSA Mpho TshiambaraTKO20070921 rds21 Sept 2007RSA Carousel Hotel & Casino, Temba, South Africa
7Win7–0RSA George MapalakaneTKO20070831 rds31 Aug 2007RSA James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa
6Win6–0RSA Luntu KosanaKO20070420 rds20 Apr 2007RSA Oliver Tambo Sport Centre, Khayelitsha, South Africa
5Win5–0RSA John MokgotsaKO20070223 rds23 Feb 2007RSA Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
4Win4–0RSA Moses MbowaneTKO20070202 rds02 Feb 2007RSA Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
3Win3–0RSA Keketso MathabaUD20060208 rds08 Feb 2006RSA Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
2Win2–0RSA Rodney NepfumbadaTKO20061027 rds27 Oct 2006RSA Johannesburg, South Africa
1Win1–0RSA Lucky MavimbelaTKO20060906 rds06 Sept 2006RSA Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
Fight record compiled from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.
Divisions Campaigned
Welterweight28-3-1
2006–2022 · 33 bouts · 3 title
Division taken from each bout’s sanctioned title where stated, and carried forward from the nearest stated bout otherwise.
Tale of the Tape
Age39
Born19 Jun 1987
Stancesouthpaw
DivisionWelterweight
Pro debut2006
KO rate36%
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fortress
5
RSA Emperors Palace
5 of 33 professional bouts staged at one venue.
Last Time Out
Loss · TKO 2
GBR Conor Benn
16 Apr 2022 · GBR AO Arena, England
Current run: 1 loss in a row
Where He’s Fought
South Africa21
United States9
England1
Ontario1
Serbia1
Debut 06 Sept 2006 vs RSA Lucky Mavimbela.