Chris van Heerden

Chris van Heerden
Nationality:
South Africa
Place of Living:
Santa Monica, USA
Born:
June 19, 1987 (36 years)
Place of Birth:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height:
5′8″ / 175 cm
Reach:
72″ / 183 cm
Record:
28-2-1, 12 КО
Division:
Welterweight (147 lbs)
Debut:
Sept. 6, 2006
Stance:
Southpaw
Alias:
The Heat
BoxRec ID:
371022
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  • Boxing News: Chris van Heerden

Former opponents of Benn reminded him of "eggs", Conor replied
Feb. 23, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

Former adversary Conor Benna Chris van Heerden, whom he knocked out in the second round, reacted to the WBC accepting his "increased egg intake" as a "reasonable explanation" for his positive doping tests. “I got good from these eggs,” van Heerden captioned a photo in which he misses a blow from Benn in their duel last April.

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Benn destroyed van Heerden in two rounds
April 17, 2022, 1:28 a.m.

Welterweight Conor "The Destroyer" Benn (21-0, 14 KOs), currently ranked 5th in all four major sanctioning organizations, lived up to his moniker by destroying Chris "Heat" van Heerden (28-3-1, 12 KOs) in less than two rounds in the main event of the evening at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

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April 16, 2022, 4:14 a.m.

Live broadcast of the boxing evening, which will take place on April 16, and in the main event of which the fight will take place Conor Benn (20-0, 13 KOs) – Chris van Heerden (28-2-1, 12 KOs).

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Conor Benn - Chris Van Heerden April 16?
Feb. 11, 2022, 3:06 a.m.

Promoter of one of the most interesting young welterweight boxers from the UK Conor Benna (19-0, 13 KOs), Eddie Hearn revealed that Benn would have his first fight of the year on April 16. His opponent is likely to be Chris Van Heerden (28-2-1, 12 KOs).

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CHRIS VAN HEERDEN PROFILE

WHAT IS CHRIS VAN HEERDEN'S RECORD?

Chris van Heerden's record currently stands at 28 wins, 2 loses and 1 draw.

WHAT WAS HEERDEN'S LAST FIGHT?

Chris van Heerden's last fight took place against Conor Benn on April 16, 2022, in Manchester, United Kingdom. He lost by TKO in the 2 round. That fight was 11 months and 13 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS CHRIS VAN HEERDEN?

Heerden's last 3 fights have come over a period of 7 years, 3 months and 7 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 20 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6 rounds on average.

WHERE IS CHRIS VAN HEERDEN FROM?

Heerden was born in South Africa.

HOW OLD IS CHRIS VAN HEERDEN?

The Chris van Heerden is currently 36 years old. He was born on June 19, 1987, so he will turn 37 in 2 months and 21 days.

HOW TALL IS CHRIS VAN HEERDEN?

Heerden is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 175 cm (1 meter and 75 centimeters).

WHAT IS HEERDEN'S REACH?

His reach is 72 inches (72") which is 183 cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES CHRIS VAN HEERDEN USE?

Heerden fights from a southpaw, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE CHRIS VAN HEERDEN'S NEXT FIGHT?

Chris van Heerden doesn't currently have a fight scheduled