Bruce Carrington

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Bruce Carrington
Born (1997-04-17) 17 April 1997 (age 27)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Other namesShu Shu
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights12
Wins12
Wins by KO8

Bruce Carrington Jr. is an American professional boxer who is regarded by The Ring magazine as one of the best prospects in the sport.

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Early life

Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn Carrington admitted his parents did a very good job from keeping him away from gang activities. [1]

Amateur career

Carrington had a very successful amateur career winning the New York City Golden Gloves in 2017 and US Olympic Trials in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing the delay of the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo Carrington he decided to turn pro. [2] He finished his amateur career with a record of 255 wins, 31 losses. [3]

Professional career

Carrington made his debut on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder on October 9th, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena. He won comfortably on points in a 4 rounder. [4] In 2023 Carrington won The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year. [5]

Carrington was scheduled to face Enrique Vivas at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2024. [6] On June 5, 2024 it was announced that Vivas withdrew due to VISA issue. [7] Vivas was replaced by Brayan De Gracia. [8] Carrington won the fight by TKO in the eighth round, scoring two knockdowns along the way. [9] [10]

Professional boxing record

12 fights12 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision40
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
12Win12-0 Flag of Panama.svg Brayan De GraciaTKO8 (10)

2:56

8 June 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New YorkDefended IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles
11Win11–0 Flag of Norway.svg Bernard Angelo TorresTKO4 (10), 2:5916 Feb 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New YorkWon vacant IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles
10Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason SanchezTKO2 (10), 2:599 Dec 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida
9Win9–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Angel Antonio ContrerasPTS826 Aug 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
8Win8–0 Flag of Ecuador.svg Luis PorozoTKO8 (8), 2:1710 Jun 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
7Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon ChambersKO2 (8), 2:468 Apr 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Juan Antonio LopezPTS614 Jan 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
5Win5–0 Flag of Chile.svg Jose ArgelPTS623 Sep 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
4Win4–0 Flag of Cuba.svg Adrian LeyvaTKO6 (6), 0:0118 Jun 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
3Win3–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Yeuri AndujarKO5 (6), 0:5119 Mar 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven BrownKO2 (4), 0:4329 Jan 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cesar CantuPTS49 Oct 2021 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

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References

  1. ↑ Schwartz, Jared (7 December 2023). "Bruce Carrington overcame Brownsville trauma to become lauded prospect". NY Post. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Who Is Bruce Carrington, the Ring Magazine's 2023 Prospect of the Year? Age, Height, Boxing Record and More" . Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "NEW FACES: BRUCE CARRINGTON" . Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington shines in professional debut". boxen247.com. 1 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "WATCH: BRUCE CARRINGTON ON WINNING PROSPECT OF THE YEAR, FACING BERNARD TORRES AT MSG". ringtv.com. 1 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (1 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington: I will be the first person to stop Enrique Vivas". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ "Bruce Carrington to face late-sub Brayan De Gracia on Sat. after Vivas withdraws". The Ring. 5 June 2024.
  8. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (5 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington vs Brayan De Gracia new co-feature to Zayas-Teixeira in New York". FIGHTMAG.
  9. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington drops Brayan De Gracia twice, stops in eighth round". FIGHTMAG.
  10. ↑ Pugmire, Lance (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington Shows His Class in Win as Nayoa Inoue Looks On". BoxingScene.com.
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