Paulus Moses
Paulus Moses (born 4 June 1978) is a Namibian professional boxer who held the WBA lightweight title from 2009 to 2010. He retired on 20 October 2018, shortly after losing his WBO Africa middleweight fight in Accra, Ghana.[1]
| Paulus Moses | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Hitman |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Reach | 184 cm (72 in) |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Born | 4 June 1978 Okapya, Namibia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 6 |
| No contests | 1 |
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.[2] Moses defended that title on 25 July 2009 by unanimous decision over Takehiro Shimada.
Losing the title and subsequent fights
The hitherto undefeated Moses was knocked out by challenger Miguel Acosta by a sixth-round knockout on 30 May 2010.[3] A comeback fight against Argentine pugilist Roberto David Arrieta was scheduled for 6 November 2010, in Ongwediva.[4]
WBO lightweight title challenge
Moses was scheduled to challenge newly installed WBO Lightweight champion, Ricky Burns for Burns' title on 10 March 2012. This was to be a return to Burns' homeland with the fight being held in Braehead Arena, Glasgow. Moses’ trainer and promoter Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias said that his fighter, blessed with electric speed and a powerful left hook, planned to cut his rival’s newfound supreme status short.
Professional boxing record
| 47 fights | 40 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 25 | 1 |
| By decision | 15 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Loss | 40-6 (1) |  Adlan Abdurashidov |
UD | 12 | 19 Sep 2019 | Uvais Akhtaev Sports Palace, Grozny, Russia |
For Interim WBC ABC Silver Light welterweight title |
| 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, Grand 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) |  Thompson Mokwana |
UD | 12 | 6 Aug 2016 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Won vacant WBO Africa Lightweight title |
| 40 | NC | 36-3 (1) | Thompson Mokwana |
NC | 2 (12) | 11 Jun 2016 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia |
For vacant interim WBO Africa Lightweight title |
| 39 | Win | 36-3 | Sadiki Momba |
UD | 10 | 1 Aug 2015 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 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 | 1 Mar 2014 | Helao Nafidi, Oshikango, Namibia |
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| 36 | Win | 34-2 |  Josenilson Dos Santos |
KO | 7 (12) 2:14 | 4 Oct 2014 | Katutura Independence Arena, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 28 | Win | 27-1 | Miguel Dario Lombardo |
KO | 1 (10) | 19 Mar 2011 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 27 | Win | 26-1 | Sergio Omar Priotti |
RTD | 4 (10) | 25 Nov 2010 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 26 | Loss | 25-1 |  Miguel Acosta |
KO | 6 (12) 2:17 | 29 May 2010 | Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia |
Lost WBA World Lightweight Title |
| 25 | Win | 25-0 |  Takehiro Shimada |
UD | 12 | 25 Jul 2009 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Retained WBA World Lightweight Title |
| 25 | Win | 24-0 | Yusuke Kobori |
UD | 12 | 3 Jan 2009 | Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan |
Won WBA World Lightweight Title |
| 23 | Win | 23-0 |  Yauheni Kruhlik |
TKO | 2 (8) | 19 May 2008 | Differ Ariake, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 22 | Win | 22-0 |  Ephraim Nangenda |
TKO | 2 (10) | 10 Nov 2007 | Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia |
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| 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 |
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| 18 | Win | 18-0 |  Frederic Gosset |
UD | 10 | 11 Nov 2006 | Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia |
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| 17 | Win | 17-0 | Mihaita Mutu |
UD | 12 | 19 Aug 2006 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Won WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Title |
| 16 | Win | 16-0 | Siviwe Ntshingana |
TKO | 7 (12) | 10 Jun 2006 | Park Station, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Retained WBA Pan African Lightweight Title |
| 15 | Win | 15-0 | Meshack Kondwani |
PTS | 12 | 20 Mar 2006 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Retained WBA Pan African Lightweight Title |
| 14 | Win | 14-0 | Peter Adams |
TKO | 3 (10) | 1 Oct 2005 | Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia |
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| 13 | Win | 13-0 | Simphiwe Joni |
TKO | 6 (12) | 5 Aug 2005 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Won vacant WBA Pan African Lightweight Title |
| 12 | Win | 12-0 | Clinton Kinnear |
TKO | 10 (10) | 7 May 2005 | Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia |
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| 11 | Win | 11-0 | Shadrack Montsho |
TKO | 3 (8) | 18 Mar 2005 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Joseph Mathamelo |
KO | 1 (8) | 27 Nov 2004 | Sakaria Lawala Hall, Oranjemund, Namibia |
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| 9 | Win | 9-0 | David Shabangu |
UD | 8 | 9 Oct 2004 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 8 | Win | 8-0 | Lebogang Mboniswa |
KO | 2 (8) | 16 Jun 2004 | Cullinan, South Africa |
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| 7 | Win | 7-0 | Ephraim Swandle |
KO | 7 (8) | 29 May 2004 | Pretoria, South Africa |
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| 6 | Win | 6-0 | Shadrack Montsho |
PTS | 6 | 6 Mar 2004 | Windhoek, Namibia |
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| 5 | Win | 5-0 | Lebogang Mboniswa |
KO | 4 (6) | 20 Dec 2003 | Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia |
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| 4 | Win | 4-0 | Joseph Mathabela |
KO | 1 (6) | 18 May 2003 | Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 3 | Win | 3-0 | Mpumi Mashoka |
PTS | 4 | 22 Mar 2003 | Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia |
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| 2 | Win | 2-0 | Frans Mokobane |
TKO | 3 (4) | 22 Nov 2002 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Aaron Vilane |
TKO | 2 (4) | 8 Nov 2002 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia |
Moses' professional debut |
References
- Hitman loses to Tagoe, calls it quits. Namibia Press Agency, 20 October 2018.
- Namibia's Moses becomes new WBA lightweight champion Agence France-Presse, 2 January 2009
- Fightfranchise.com: Sudden storm knocks out Paulus Moses
- Sheefeni Nikodemus (22 September 2010). "Hitman to make comeback against Argentina's Arieta". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012.
External links
- Boxing record for Paulus Moses from BoxRec
- Hitman Set to Fight thenamibian.com, 9 November 2007
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Yusuke Kobori {{s-ttl | title=WBA lightweight champion |
years= 3 January 2009 – 29 May 2010 | Succeeded by Miguel Acosta |
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