Antonio Nieves
Antonio Nieves | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Antonio Jose Nieves |
Nickname(s) | Carita |
Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Reach | 68.5 in (174 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | May 25, 1987
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 20 |
Wins | 17 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 2 |
Antonio Nieves is an American professional boxer who has ranked as the world #5 bantamweight by the WBO.[1][2]
Amateur career
Nieves is a multiple-time Cleveland Golden Gloves open champion and was national runner-up in 2011.[3][4]
Regional title
As Nieves rose in the rankings he defeated multiple-time world title challenger Lorenzo Trejo.[5] He defeated Oscar Mojica to win the North American Boxing Organization bantamweight title.[6][7]
On March 10, 2017 Nieves defend his NABO title against Nikolai Potapov on ShoBox.[8] He lost the defense by split decision.[9]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
20 fights | 17 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 1 |
Draws | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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21 | N/A | N/A | Naoya Inoue | N/A | – (12) | Sep 9, 2017 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. | For WBO junior bantamweight title |
20 | Loss | 17–1–2 | Nikolai Potapov | SD | 10 | Mar 10, 2017 | MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | Lost WBO–NABO bantamweight title |
19 | Win | 17–0–2 | Szilveszter Ajtai | TKO | 2 (6), 0:46 | Nov 26, 2016 | Firebird Athletic Center, Bedford, Ohio, U.S. | |
18 | Draw | 16–0–2 | Alejandro Santiago | SD | 10 | Aug 19, 2016 | Rhinos Stadium, Rochester, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO bantamweight title |
17 | Win | 16–0–1 | Oscar Mojica | UD | 10 | Jun 18, 2016 | Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant WBO–NABO bantamweight title |
16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Tibor Nadori | KO | 3 (8) | Feb 13, 2016 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Lorenzo Trejo | KO | 1 (6), 2:34 | Nov 25, 2015 | Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Tae Woong Jung | UD | 6 | Sep 5, 2015 | Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
13 | Draw | 12–0–1 | Stephon Young | SD | 8 | Jun 20, 2015 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Gabor Molnar | KO | 1 (8), 1:57 | Jun 6, 2015 | Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Saul Tejada | UD | 8 | Mar 28, 2015 | Resorts World Casino, Queens, New York, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | DeWayne Wisdom | RTD | 5 (6) | Dec 20, 2014 | Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Jovany Fuentes | UD | 6 | Nov 14, 2014 | CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Justin Lopez | UD | 6 | Aug 15, 2014 | Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Angel Carvajal | TKO | 6 (6), 0:54 | Jul 11, 2014 | Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Adalberto Tapia | KO | 1 (4), 2:59 | May 17, 2014 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Brian Raglin | TKO | 1 (4), 1:28 | Nov 30, 2013 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Hector Gonzalez | KO | 3 (4), 1:41 | Apr 20, 2013 | Coliseo Manuel Iguina, Arecibo, Puerto Rico | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Rafael Gramajo | UD | 4 | Nov 24, 2012 | Premier Soccer Academy, Lorain, Ohio, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Jesus Gonzales | MD | 4 | May 19, 2012 | La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | DeWayne Wisdom | UD | 4 | Nov 12, 2011 | La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Personal life
He works for PNC Bank as a personal banker.[10][11] He lost his sister in October, 2016 as a murder victim.[12]
References
- ↑ "Antonio Nieves stop Szilveszter Ajtai - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ "Antonio Nieves Stays Busy With Clash in Bedford, Ohio - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2016-11-26. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ 17, College Boxer on April; 2011 (17 April 2011). "83rd Cleveland Golden Gloves Finals Results".
- ↑ "Woman killed in Burger King murder-suicide is sister of Cleveland boxing champion". Fxtribune.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ "#1 source for boxing news on the web". Fightnews.com. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ "Salita Signs Antonio Nieves - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ "Antonio Nieves vs. Oscar Mojica on June 18 - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ Baca, Michael (2014-06-20). "Antonio Nieves and Nikolai Potapov to clash March 10, on 'ShoBox' - The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ↑ "Claressa Shields Dominates, Stops Szabados in SHO Headliner - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
- ↑ Lonnie Timmons III, The Plain Dealer (2014-10-17). "Professional boxer Antonio Nieves works as a bank teller during the day but by night trains to knock out opponents". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ Abramson, Mitch (2014-06-20). "Antonio Nieves is banking on a Rau'shee Warren clash - The Ring". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ↑ "Antonio Nieves dedicates victory and heavyweight Ray Edwards suffers first loss: Boxing Report 2016 (video)". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
External links
Sporting positions | ||||
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Regional boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Alexis Santiago |
WBO–NABO bantamweight champion June 18, 2016 – March 10, 2017 |
Succeeded by Nikolai Potapov |
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