Shervantaigh Koopman (born May 16, 1994) is an South African professional boxer. He currently competes in the super welterweight division.
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 of his career so far against former super welterweight world title challenger Brandon Cook. The fight was stopped in the fifth round due a bud cut on Cooks forehead.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 15 fights | 15 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 |  Brandon Cook
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TKO | 5 (12) | 26 Oct 2024 |  Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Wendy Toussaint
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UD | 10 | 15 Jun 2024 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 |  Cristiano Ndombassy
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UD | 8 | 25 Nov 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Brandon Thysse
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RTD | 8 (12) | 2 Sep 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jackson Kaptein
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TKO | 8 (12) | 18 Mar 2023 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jami Webb
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TKO | 5 (12) | 26 Mar 2022 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Henriques Lando
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UD | 10 | 4 Dec 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Simon Dladla
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KO | 7 (12) | 25 Sep 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jacques Tshikubu Muvud
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UD | 6 | 19 Jun 2021 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Junior Makondo
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TKO | 3 (6), 2:36 | 14 Mar 2021 | Emperors Palace Kempton Park, South Africa
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Wandile Ndlela
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UD | 4 | 20 Oct 2019 | Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lungelo Dube
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TKO | 2 (6) | 28 Jul 2019 | Orient Theatre East London, South Africa
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 |  Francis Matika
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TKO | 1 (4) | 30 Mar 2019 | Kagiso Hall,Krugersdorp, South Africa
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 |  Charles Ondjeke
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TKO | 1 (4), | 21 Sep 2018 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Phelelani Buthelezi
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TKO | 2 (4) | 31 May 2018 | Presleys Restaurant, Boksburg, South Africa
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References
- ^ "Boxing record for Shervantaigh Koopman". BoxRec.
- ^ "Valiant effort not enough for Thysse". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Boxers battle it out for a title at Emperors". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Koopman Unleashed - the quiet man of boxing". goldengloves. Retrieved 27 February 2025.