Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala

[James]

South African boxing legend Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala has died, Eye Witness News reported on Saturday.

Matlala, 51, is a former South African boxer and junior flyweight champion.

He was the shortest boxing world champion ever, at just 1.47 metres.

Matlala held four titles and was the first South African to win belts in different weight divisions.

In 2010, he was sick and was...read more here: Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala

 

[Fivel]

Small guy with a huge heart! RIP

 

[McT]

Seems this time of year is reserved for legends to leave. Madiba, Baby Jake and my father (one year ago yesterday).

Thank you for giving so much to the country. RIP Baby Jake.