Brian Cohen (boxer)

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Brian Cohen
BornBrian Cohen
(1976-03-20) 20 March 1976 (age 47)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality American
Weight168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Division super middleweight
light heavyweight
StyleBoxing
Years active1995–1996, 2004, 2008–2010
Professional boxing record
Total18
Wins15
By knockout14
Losses2
By knockout2
Draws0
No contests1
Other information
OccupationBoxer
Promoter
Manager
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 16 March 2017

Brian Cohen (born March 20, 1976) is a retired American professional boxer and a current boxing manager. Also known for being Kali Reis husband, actress and boxer woman.

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During his professional boxing career, Cohen was ranked in the top 40 of the WBC and has held the WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. [1] Cohen fought his last bout in 2010, fighting for the first time outside of USA in New Zealand. [2] After retiring, Cohen became a manager, focusing on women boxers. [3]

Notable boxers managed

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

18 fights15 wins2 losses
By knockout142
By decision10
Draws0
No contests1

[4]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
18NC15–2
(1)
Flag of Fiji.svg Taito RatuereNC2 (12)21 August 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealandvacant WBO Oriental super middleweight title
17Win15–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jason WilsonTKO2 (6)
1:58
22 May 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Kewadin Casino, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
16Win14–2 Flag of the United States.svg Shawn KirkTKO2 (4)
0:26
12 December 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Ranson Civic Center, Ranson, West Virginia, USA
15Win13–2 Flag of the United States.svg James MorrowTKO1
1:00
29 August 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
14Win12–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Hector RamirezTKO2 (4)
0:32
25 July 2009 Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
13Win11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Robbie TovarKO1 (8)
1:40
9 May 2009 Flag of the United States.svg South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAvacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
12Lose10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Billy BaileyKO2 (8)
1:45
31 January 2009 Flag of the United States.svg South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAUSA Mid American & vacant WBC United States (USNBC) light heavyweight title
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Stevie RobinsonKO2 (8)
0:53
6 December 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, USA
10Win9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tony AultKO2 (8)
0:38
28 November 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
9Win8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray CuninghamKO2 (8)
0:28
18 October 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, USAvacant USA Mid American, vacant USA Mid West, vacant USA Indiana State, vacant NABC & vacant C.A.M. Light Heavyweight Titles
8Win7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Seth WalkerKO1 (4)
0:35
20 September 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
7Win6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roy TimmonsTKO1
1:05
11 September 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Red & Jerrys, Denver, Colorado, USA
6Win5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Montreze EvansTKO3 (4)31 August 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Fortune Bay Casino, Tower, Minnesota, USA
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian FosterTKO1 (4)
1:10
17 May 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, USA
4Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rashaan GoinsSD414 May 2004 Flag of the United States.svg New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nick CocajTKO2 (4)28 August 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
2Win1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Melvin WithersTKO2 (4)1 March 1996 Flag of the United States.svg Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1Lose0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Theon HollandTKO2 (4)13 January 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USAProfessional debut

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