Shervantaigh Koopman
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1994 Pretoria, Gaugeng, South Africa |
| Weight | Super welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Win by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 1 |
Shervantaigh Koopman (born May 16, 1994) is a South African professional boxer. He has challenged for the IBO super-welterweight title.
Professional career
Koopman vs Thysse
The first big win of Koopmans career came against fellow South African Brandon Thysse. Despite having knocked Thysse down in the second round he had to overcome adversary in the fourth round. The deciding moment came in the 8th round when Koopman dropped Thysse for a second time causing his corner to pull him out at the end of the round.[2]
Koopman vs Toussaint
Koopman fought American Wendy Toussaint at the Emperors Palace in Kemptons Park. Despite Toussaint fighting on the backfoot all fight, Koopman managed to land enough meaningful punches to get the decision. With the win Koopman claimed the IBO Inter Continental Junior Middleweight title[3]
Koopman vs Cook
Koopman claimed the biggest win of his career so far against former super welterweight world title challenger Brandon Cook. The fight was stopped in the fifth round due a bad cut on Cook's forehead.[4]
Koopman vs Lima
Koopman challenged IBO super-welterweight champion Uisma Lima at Emperors Palace on 31 May 2025, but lost by stoppage in the ninth round.[5]
Professional boxing record
| 16 fights | 15 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Loss | 15–1 | Uisma Lima | TKO | 9 (12) | 31 May 2025 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | For IBO super-welterweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Brandon Cook | TKO | 5 (12) | 26 Oct 2024 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Wendy Toussaint | UD | 10 | 15 Jun 2024 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Cristiano Ndombassy | UD | 8 | 25 Nov 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Brandon Thysse | RTD | 8 (12) | 2 Sep 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jackson Kaptein | TKO | 8 (12) | 18 Mar 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jami Webb | TKO | 5 (12) | 26 Mar 2022 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Henriques Lando | UD | 10 | 4 Dec 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Simon Dladla | KO | 7 (12) | 25 Sep 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jacques Tshikubu Muvud | UD | 6 | 19 Jun 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Junior Makondo | TKO | 3 (6), 2:36 | 14 Mar 2021 | Emperors Palace Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Wandile Ndlela | UD | 4 | 20 Oct 2019 | Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lungelo Dube | TKO | 2 (6) | 28 Jul 2019 | Orient Theatre East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Francis Matika | TKO | 1 (4) | 30 Mar 2019 | Kagiso Hall,Krugersdorp, South Africa | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Charles Ondjeke | TKO | 1 (4), | 21 Sep 2018 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Phelelani Buthelezi | TKO | 2 (4) | 31 May 2018 | Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, South Africa |
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Shervantaigh Koopman". BoxRec.
- ^ "Valiant effort not enough for Thysse". citizen.co.za. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Boxers battle it out for a title at Emperors". citizen.co.za. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Koopman Unleashed - the quiet man of boxing". goldengloves. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Primrose boxer's undefeated streak ends". Germiston City News. Retrieved 22 November 2025.