About Jackson Chauke
Born 1985. Jackson Chauke is a South African boxer.
Jackson Van Tonder Chauke (born 29 May 1985) is a South African professional boxer who is a former WBC International and IBO flyweight champion. As an amateur he won silver medals at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2007 All-Africa Games, both in the flyweight division.
Career At Melbourne 2006 he lost the final to Don Broadhurst.
At the AllAfricans he was defeated by local Abderahim Mechenouai.
At the world championships 2007 he lost his first match to Mexican Braulio Ávila.
At the second Olympic qualifier he lost his semi to Cassius Chiyanika but beat Michael Anu for the third qualifying spot.
In Beijing he lost to Anvar Yunusov of Tajikistan, 1:9.
Chauke won the vacant IBO flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Kaisy Khademi at York Hall, London, England, on 27 January 2024. He lost the title in his first defense when he was stopped in the second round by Ricardo Malajika at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa, on 1 March 2025.
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Who is Jackson Chauke?
South African boxer
When was Jackson Chauke born?
Jackson Chauke was born on 29 May 1985.
What is Jackson Chauke's occupation?
Jackson Chauke is a boxer.
What nationality is Jackson Chauke?
Jackson Chauke is South African.
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