Brad Solomon

Brad Solomon
Statistics
Real name Brad Solomon
Nickname(s) King
Busy Bee
Weight(s) Welterweight
Nationality United States American
Born (1983-05-29) May 29, 1983
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 28
Wins 27
Wins by KO 9
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

Brad Solomon (born May 29, 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division.[1] He is seen as one of the best boxing prospects in the welterweight division and is currently promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank.

Amateur career

A three time National Golden Gloves Champion, once in the Welterweight and twice in the Junior Welterweight divisions. In 2007 at the United States Amateur championships he Lost the semi-final fight to Mexican American Javier Molina 13 to 17.[2] He had a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.[3]

Pro career

On December 3, 2009 Solomon beat undefeated Prospect Ray Robinson by a S.D. in a 8-round bout.[4] Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10-round unanimous decision.[5] On January 18, 2011 Solomon recorded his biggest win so far, defeating 30-1-1 Demetrius Hopkins by Unanimous decision at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA.

Solomon won and defended on multiple occasions the World Boxing Association International title.[6]

Solomon fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao. On that card Solomon defeated Adrian Granados by split decision.[7]

Professional boxing record

26 Wins (9 knockouts, 17 decisions), 1 Loss, 0 Draws [8]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 26-1 Russia Konstantin Ponomarev SD 10 2016-04-09 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Win 26-0 United States Raymond Serrano UD 10 2015-10-16 United States Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York
Win 25-0 United States Adrian Granados SD 10 2015-05-02 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Win 24-0 Ecuador Eduardo Flores UD 8 2014-11-08 United States Events Center, Pharr, Texas
Win 23-0 Mexico Freddy Hernandez TKO 6 (12) 2014-09-06 United States Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas
Win 22-0 Russia Arman Ovsepyan UD 8 2014-05-17 United States Forum, Inglewood, California
Win 21-0 United States Kenny Abril UD 8 2013-10-12 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Win 20-0 Colombia Henry Aurad KO 5 (10) 2013-06-29 United States WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Win 19-0 Dominican Republic Yoryi Estrella MD 8 2012-10-27 United States El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 18-0 United States Hector Munoz UD 8 2012-07-07 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California
Win 17-0 United States Demetrius Hopkins UD 10 2011-03-18 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win 16–0 Benin Anges Adjaho UD 10 2010-12-07 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win 15–0 Mexico Javier Gallegos TKO 2 (10) 2010-11-25 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua
Win 14–0 Venezuela Pablo Vasquez TKO 5 (10) 2010-10-02 Panama Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City
Win 13–0 Puerto Rico Wilfredo Negron TKO 6 (10) 2010-08-24 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win 12–0 Puerto Rico Kenny Galarza UD 10 2010-06-04 United States FIU Fuchs Pavilion, Miami
Win 11–0 United States Richard Dinkins TKO 1 (6) 2010-04-09 United States Hilton Towers, Lafayette, Louisiana
Win 10–0 Cuba Damian Frias UD 8 2010-03-20 United States Mallory Square, Florida
Win 9–0 United States Ray Robinson MD 8 2009-12-03 United States Manhattan Center, New York
Win 8–0 United States Thomas Davis UD 6 2009-08-29 United States Civic Center, Rayne, Louisiana
Win 7–0 United States Hashim Louis KO 1 (4) 2009-07-25 United States Hollywood Casino, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
Win 6–0 United States Gundrick King TKO 2 (4) 2009-06-20 United States Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Win 5–0 United States Anthony Bowman UD 4 2009-05-29 United States Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Louisiana
Win 4–0 United States Anthony Brown TKO 4 (4) 2009-03-21 United States Palladium Arena, Atlanta
Win 3–0 United States Anthony Bowman UD 4 2009-01-24 United States Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
Win 2–0 United States Marcus Brooks UD 6 2008-08-30 United States Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta
Win 1–0 El Salvador Miguel Alfaro UD 4 2008-02-22 United States Center Stage, Atlanta Professional Debut.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/04/1662787/galarza-looks-to-extend-ko-run.html
  2. ↑ "Brad Solomon". boxrec.com.
  3. ↑ "Brad Solomon – Amateur Boxing Record". boxing-scoop.com.
  4. ↑ "Fists Fly At The Grand Ballroom". newsblaze.com.
  5. ↑ http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/05/1664668/solomon-decisions-galarza.html
  6. ↑ "Brad Solomon against Demetrius Hopkins". wbanews.com.
  7. ↑ "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2015: Lafayette native Brad Solomon scores victory on undercard". NOLA.com.
  8. ↑ http://boxrec.com/boxer/438974
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