Antonio Nieves

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Antonio Nieves
Born
Antonio Jose Nieves

(1987-05-25) May 25, 1987 (age 37)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesCarita
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins20
Wins by KO11
Losses4
Draws2

Antonio Jose Nieves (born May 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the World Boxing Organization junior bantamweight title in 2017.

Contents

Amateur career

Nieves is a multiple-time Cleveland Golden Gloves open champion and was national runner-up in 2011. [1] [2]

Regional title

As Nieves rose in the rankings he defeated multiple-time world title challenger Lorenzo Trejo. [3] He defeated Oscar Mojica to win the North American Boxing Organization bantamweight title. [4] [5]

On March 10, 2017 Nieves defend his North American Boxing Organization title against Nikolai Potapov on ShoBox. [6] He lost the defense by split decision. [7] [8] [9]

World title attempt

Nieves fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO junior bantamweight world title. [10] He lost by 6th round technical knockout due to a corner stoppage. [11]

Professional boxing record

26 fights20 wins4 losses
By knockout112
By decision92
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss20–4–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Alexandro SantiagoRTD7 (10), 3:00Oct 29, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Nevada, U.S.
25Win20–3–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Judy FloresUD8May 21, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg The Civic Center, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
24Loss19–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Joshua Greer Jr. UD10Oct 26, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas and WBO–NABO bantamweight titles
23Win19–2–2 Flag of Mexico.svg José Alfredo Rodríguez TKO2 (8), 1:11Jun 8, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Northfield, Ohio, U.S.
22Win18–2–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Christian Esquivel KO3 (8), 0:56Jul 28, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
21Loss17–2–2 Flag of Japan.svg Naoya Inoue RTD6 (12), 3:00 Sep 9, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.For WBO junior bantamweight title
20Loss17–1–2 Flag of Russia.svg Nikolai Potapov SD10Mar 10, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Lost WBO–NABO bantamweight title
19Win17–0–2 Flag of Hungary.svg Szilveszter AjtaiTKO2 (6), 0:46Nov 26, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Firebird Athletic Center, Bedford, Ohio, U.S.
18Draw16–0–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Alejandro SantiagoSD10Aug 19, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Rhinos Stadium, Rochester, New York, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO bantamweight title
17Win16–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Oscar MojicaUD10Jun 18, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO bantamweight title
16Win15–0–1 Flag of Hungary.svg Tibor NadoriKO3 (8)Feb 13, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
15Win14–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Lorenzo Trejo KO1 (6), 2:34Nov 25, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–0–1 Flag of South Korea.svg Tae Woong JungUD6Sep 5, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Draw12–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Stephon YoungSD8Jun 20, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Gabor MolnarKO1 (8), 1:57Jun 6, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of Spain.svg Saul TejadaUD8Mar 28, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts World Casino, Queens, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg DeWayne WisdomRTD5 (6)Dec 20, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jovany FuentesUD6Nov 14, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Justin LopezUD6Aug 15, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Angel CarvajalTKO6 (6), 0:54Jul 11, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adalberto TapiaKO1 (4), 2:59May 17, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian RaglinTKO1 (4), 1:28Nov 30, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Hector GonzalezKO3 (4), 1:41Apr 20, 2013 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Manuel Iguina, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rafael GramajoUD4Nov 24, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Premier Soccer Academy, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jesus GonzalesMD4May 19, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg DeWayne WisdomUD4Nov 12, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Personal life

He works for PNC Bank as a personal banker. [12] [13] He lost his sister in October, 2016 as a murder victim. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "83rd Cleveland Golden Gloves Finals Results". 17 April 2011.
  2. ↑ "Woman killed in Burger King murder-suicide is sister of Cleveland boxing champion". Fxtribune.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  3. ↑ "#1 source for boxing news on the web". Fightnews.com. 2015-11-26. Archived from the original on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  4. ↑ "Salita Signs Antonio Nieves". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  5. ↑ "Antonio Nieves vs. Oscar Mojica on June 18". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  6. ↑ Baca, Michael (2014-06-20). "Antonio Nieves and Nikolai Potapov to clash March 10, on 'ShoBox'". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  7. ↑ "Claressa Shields Dominates, Stops Szabados in SHO Headliner". Boxingscene.com. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
  8. ↑ "Antonio Nieves stop Szilveszter Ajtai". Boxingnews24.com. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  9. ↑ "Antonio Nieves Stays Busy With Clash in Bedford, Ohio". Boxingscene.com. 2016-11-26. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  10. ↑ "Antonio Nieves out to tame 'the Monster' Naoya Inoue". 19 July 2017.
  11. ↑ "Naoya Inoue Beats Down, Stops Antonio Nieves in Six Rounds". www.boxingscene.com. 9 September 2017.
  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.
  13. ↑ Abramson, Mitch (2014-06-20). "Antonio Nieves is banking on a Rau'shee Warren clash". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  14. ↑ "Antonio Nieves dedicates victory and heavyweight Ray Edwards suffers first loss: Boxing Report 2016 (video)". cleveland.com. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Alexis Santiago 		WBO–NABO bantamweight champion
June 18, 2016 – March 10, 2017		Succeeded by
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