Curmel Moton

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Curmel Moton
Born (2006-06-04) 4 June 2006 (age 18)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights7
Wins7
Wins by KO6

Curmel Moton is an American professional boxer. He is a protege of legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather. [1]

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Early life

Moton was born in Salt Lake City, where worries about food and rent were a daily challenge; Floyd Mayweather Jr helped ensure there was always food in the fridge. [2] [3]

Amateur career

Moton had an exemplary amateur career winning over 18 amateur titles. He turned pro with an amateur record of 156–7. [4]

Professional career

Moton made his debut on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, stopping his opponent in the first round. [5]

Curmel Moton was scheduled to face Albert Pagara in Tokyo, Japan on December 30, 2024. [6] [7] The bout expected on the Ryan Garcia vs Rukiya Anpo undercard didn't go ahead after the main event bout was canceled due to injury suffered by Garcia. [8]

Moton is scheduled to face Frank Zaldivar at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on February 1, 2025. [9] [10]

Professional boxing record

7 fights7 wins0 losses
By knockout60
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
7Win7–0 Flag of Cuba.svg Frank ZaldivarTKO3 (8), 1:511 Feb 2025 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Hilario Martinez MorenoKO1 (6), 1:3512 Oct 2024 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor VázquezKO1 (6), 0:5524 Aug 2024 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win4–0 Flag of Russia.svg Nikolai BuzolinKO2 (6), 1:396 Jul 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony CubaUD830 Mar 2024 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Hunter TurbyfillKO1 (4), 2:5925 Nov 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ezequiel FloresTKO1 (4), 1:48 30 Sep 2023 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Mayweather Protégé Curmel Moton Makes Non-Televised Pro Debut, Floyd Mayweather's Claims Of Owning/Running The PBC And Decade-Long Promotional Experience In Doubt". premierboxingvault.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Curmel Moton". usaboxing.org. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ↑ "%20he%20told%20AKHi%20TV. "Who is Curmel Moton? Record, bio of boxing sensation & Floyd Mayweather prodigy fighting on Canelo vs Charlo card". sportingnews.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Who is Curmel Moton? 17-year-old Floyd Mayweather prospect stuns with a KO on boxing debut". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Floyd Mayweather's Protege Curmel Moton Wins Pro Debut". boxingnews24.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 December 2024). "Curmel Moton vs Albert Pagara among bouts confirmed for Garcia-Anpo undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ "Curmel Moton added to Ryan Garcia's December 30 undercard". www.boxingscene.com.
  8. ↑ "Curmel Moton announces February 1 as return date". www.boxingscene.com.
  9. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (27 January 2025). "Curmel Moton vs Frank Zaldivar official for Benavidez-Morrell undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  10. ↑ "Curmel Moton And Jose Benavidez Jr. Added To Benavidez-Morrell Undercard". 28 January 2025.
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