Brad Solomon

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Brad Solomon
Statistics
Real nameBrad Elliot Solomon
Nickname(s)King
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1983-05-29) May 29, 1983 (age 39)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins29
Wins by KO9
Losses6

Brad Elliot Solomon (born May 29, 1983) is an American professional boxer.

Contents

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. [1] He had a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.

Pro career

On December 3, 2009 Solomon beat undefeated Prospect Ray Robinson by a S.D. in an 8-round bout.[ citation needed ] Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10-round unanimous decision.

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. [2]

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

Professional boxing record

34 fights29 wins5 losses
By knockout92
By decision203
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34Loss29–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramon BarajasSD6 (6)2022-03-24 Flag of Mexico.svg Palenque de la Feria, Tepic
33Loss29–4 Flag of the United States.svg Blair Cobbs TKO5 (10)2021-06-19 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Center, El Paso
32Win29–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Lisandro de los SantosUD6 (6)2021-02-06 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Martin Canizales, Ures
31Loss28–3 Flag of the United States.svg Alexis RochaUD10 (10)2020-02-14 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Center, AnaheimFor WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
30Loss28–2 Flag of the United States.svg Vergil Ortiz Jr. KO5 (12)2019-12-13 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
29Win28–1 Ulster Banner.svg Paddy Gallagher SD10 (10)2018-04-27 Flag of the United States.svg KFC Yum! Center, Louisville
28Win27–1 Flag of Nicaragua.svg David BencyUD92017-07-29 Flag of Panama.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Puerto Armuelles, Panama
27Loss26–1 Flag of Russia.svg Konstantin Ponomarev SD10 2016-04-09 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
26Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg Raymond SerranoUD102015-10-16 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York
25Win25–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adrián Granados SD10 2015-05-02 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
24Win24–0 Flag of Ecuador.svg Eduardo FloresUD82014-11-08 Flag of the United States.svg Events Center, Pharr, Texas
23Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Freddy Hernández TKO6 (12)2014-09-06 Flag of the United States.svg Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas
22Win22–0 Flag of Russia.svg Arman OvsepyanUD82014-05-17 Flag of the United States.svg Forum, Inglewood, California
21Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny AbrilUD8 2013-10-12 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
20Win20–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Henry Aurad KO5 (10)2013-06-29 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
19Win19–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Yoryi EstrellaMD82012-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Hector MunozUD82012-07-07 Flag of the United States.svg Home Depot Center, Carson, California
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius Hopkins UD102011-03-18 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
16Win16–0 Flag of Benin.svg Anges AdjahoUD102010-12-07 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
15Win15–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Javier GallegosTKO2 (10)2010-11-25 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Casino Pharaohs, Managua
14Win14–0 Flag of Venezuela.svg Pablo VasquezTKO5 (10)2010-10-02 Flag of Panama.svg Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City
13Win13–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Wilfredo NegronTKO6 (10)2010-08-24 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
12Win12–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Kenny GalarzaUD102010-06-04 Flag of the United States.svg FIU Fuchs Pavilion, Miami
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Richard DinkinsTKO1 (6)2010-04-09 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Towers, Lafayette, Louisiana
10Win10–0 Flag of Cuba.svg Damian FriasUD82010-03-20 Flag of the United States.svg Mallory Square, Florida
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ray RobinsonMD82009-12-03 Flag of the United States.svg Manhattan Center, New York
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas DavisUD62009-08-29 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Rayne, Louisiana
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Hashim LouisKO1 (4)2009-07-25 Flag of the United States.svg Hollywood Casino, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gundrick KingTKO2 (4)2009-06-20 Flag of the United States.svg Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BowmanUD42009-05-29 Flag of the United States.svg Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Louisiana
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BrownTKO4 (4)2009-03-21 Flag of the United States.svg Palladium Arena, Atlanta
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BowmanUD42009-01-24 Flag of the United States.svg Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus BrooksUD62008-08-30 Flag of the United States.svg Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta
1Win1–0 Flag of El Salvador.svg Miguel AlfaroUD42008-02-22 Flag of the United States.svg Center Stage, Atlanta

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References

  1. "Brad Solomon". boxrec.com.
  2. "Brad Solomon against Demetrius Hopkins". wbanews.com.
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