Amir Imam

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Amir Imam
Born
Amir Imam

(1990-11-05) November 5, 1990 (age 33)
Albany, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesYoung Master
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO19
Losses3

Amir Imam (born November 5, 1990) is an American professional boxer who challenged once for the WBC super lightweight title in 2018.

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Professional career

Imam vs. Granados

Imam turned professional in 2011 and won 18 consecutive fights before getting stopped by Adrián Granados.

Imam vs. Ramirez

He would go on to win his next 3 fights before earning his first world title opportunity against José Ramírez which he ultimately lost on points. The scorecards read 120–108, 117-111 and 115–113 in favor of Ramirez. [1]

Imam vs. Molina

On February 22, 2020, Imam fought Javier Molina. Imam was outpointed by Molina in an eighth rounder, losing 74–78 on two and 73–79 on the third scorecard. [2]

Professional boxing record

25 fights22 wins3 losses
By knockout191
By decision32
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss22–3 Javier Molina UD8 Feb 22, 2020 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Win22–2Marcos MojicaKO4 (8), 0:56Nov 8, 2019 Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
23Loss21–2 José Ramírez UD12Mar 17, 2018 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBC light welterweight title
22Win21–1Johnny GarciaRTD4 (10), 3:00Nov 11, 2017Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
21Win20–1Jose Vidal SotoTKO3 (10), 1:46Apr 27, 2017Casa de los Clubes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
20Win19–1Wilfredo AcunaTKO3 (6), 1:11Jul 2, 2016Teamsters Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Loss18–1 Adrián Granados TKO8 (10), 2:34Nov 28, 2015Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada
18Win18–0Fernando AnguloKO4 (12), 0:56Jul 18, 2015Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0Walter CastilloUD10Apr 18, 2015StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title
16Win16–0 Fidel Maldonado TKO5 (10), 2:59 Jan 17, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title
15Win15–0Santos BenavidesKO6 (8), 1:46Dec 13, 2014Fair Grounds, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
14Win14–0 Yordenis Ugás UD8May 10, 2014USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
13Win13–0Jared RobinsonTKO4 (10), 1:59Feb 21, 2014Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
12Win12–0Sergio PerezKO1 (10), 0:52Dec 20, 2013Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBA-NABA (USA) super lightweight title
11Win11–0Jose Antonio RodriguezTKO2 (10), 2:49Oct 19, 2013Club Calero, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
10Win10–0Miguelo TavarezTKO2 (8), 3:00May 24, 2013Club Maquiteria, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9Win9–0Jeremy BryanTKO2 (8), 2:13Apr 12, 2013Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Alejandro LebronRTD2 (6), 3:00Mar 9, 2013Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0Franklin FriasTKO2 (8), 1:52Feb 16, 2013Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Tony WalkerTKO2 (6), 2:59Nov 16, 2012Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Kelvin WilliamsTKO1 (6), 2:59Jun 23, 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0John WilloughbyTKO2 (4), 1:17Apr 14, 2012Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Devarise CraytonTKO2 (4), 1:19Feb 10, 2012Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Joseph FernandezTKO4 (4), 2:50Dec 9, 2011Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Christian SteeleUD4Nov 5, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ramirez vs Imam - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. ↑ Christ, Scott (2020-02-22). "Javier Molina outpoints Amir Imam on Wilder-Fury 2 prelims". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
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