Erik Bazinyan

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Erik Bazinyan
Born (1995-05-21) 21 May 1995 (age 28)
Yerevan, Armenia
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • Armenian
Other namesBzo
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins32
Wins by KO23
Losses0
Draws1

Erik Bazinyan (born 21 May 1995) Is an Armenian-born, Canadian-based boxer who holds the NABF and NABA super middleweight titles. He resides in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

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Biography

Erik Bazinyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia and currently resides on Laval, Quebec, Canada, Erik Bazinyan states that he had an Amateur career with a record of 108 wins and 1 loss, Bazinyan lost his Father in 2022 which made him focus on his family before returning to boxing in February 2023. [1]

Professional career

Early career

Bazinyan began his career as a light heavyweight, winning his first seven fights in the division from 2014 to 2015 as an 18 to 19 years old. On 27 March 2015, Bazinyan moved down to super middleweight and knocked Morgan Le Gal in the 5th round of their match.

Bazinyan vs. Schwartz

On 3 September 2016, Bazinyan fought Aro Schwartz for the vacant WBO Youth super middleweight title in a 10 rounder bout, with Bazinyan earning the unanimous decision victory.

Bazinyan vs. Zegarra

On 23 June 2018, Bazinyan fought a fresh from a loss in an inter-continental titled match Peruvian David Zegarra for the vacant NABO super middleweight title. Bazinyan slowly started with huge right hands that hurts Zegarra and on the hurt Zegarra badly in the third round, but Zegarra was saved by the bell, Bazinyan downed Zegarra twice in the next round, prompting the referee to stop the bout. [2]

Bazinyan vs. Ntetu

On 13 October 2018, Bazinyan was scheduled to defend his NABO super middleweight title against Francy Ntetu, the vacant NABA super middleweight title was also put at stake, on the natch, Bazinyan downed Ntetu in the sixth round, Ntetu later went recovered but Bazinyan knocked him down with flurry of punches, prompting the referee to halt the contest.[ citation needed ]

Bazinyan successfully defended his NABO and NABA titles against Ricardo Adrian Luna [3] and Alan Campa whom he dominated in all 10 rounds.[ citation needed ]

Bazinyan vs. Román

On 13 December 2019, Erik Bazinyan fought Mexican veteran boxer, Saúl Román in a non-titled bout, on the night of the match, Bazinyan started with a halting work buts slowly began to make notable progress and on the starting moments of the third round Bazinyan floored Román with a hard short-shot right hand, which Román didn't recover from. [4]

COVID-19 pandemic

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bazinyan defeated Finland's Timo Laine via technical knockout, but due to inactivity because of the pandemic, the NABO title was stripped off him, yet Bazinyan kept the NABA title.

Bazinyan vs. Sigmon

On 4 June 2021, Erik Bazinyan returned to boxing and put his NABA title on the line against Scott Sigmon, while the vacant NABF super middleweight title awaits in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in the second round of the match, Erik Bazinyan scored a knockout win against Sigmon. [5]

On 12 February 2022, it was announced that Bazinyan would fight Reinaldo Paniagua, [6] and was successful on retaining his NABF super middleweight title via TKO, later his NABA title got vacated, but on 28 April 2022, it was announced that he will defend his NABF super middleweight title, while the vacant NABA was put on the line on Bazinyan's bout against tough and resilient Argentinian boxer, Marcelo Esteban Coceres, [7] Bazinyan successfully defended his NABF title and regained his NABA title via unanimous decision as he dominated Coceres and gave Coceres a hard time to get in touch, unlike prior bouts of Coceres.

Bazinyan vs. Fox

On 15 December 2022, it was announced that Bazinyan would fight former WBA (Regular) super middleweight title challenger, Alantez Fox on 2 February 2023, at Montreal, [8] at the same time, the NABF and NABA super middleweight titles were at stake, Bazinyan earned a majority decision win, due to his simple yet fair and magnificent performance he earned the scores of 98–92 two times and 95–95. [9]

Bazinyan vs. Macias

On 5 April 2023, it was announced that Bazinyan was schedule to defend his NABF and NABA super middleweight titles against former NABF middleweight champion and veteran Mexican boxer, Jose de Jesus Macias. [10] During the fight, Bazinyan showed magnificent performances from the starting round to the middle round, until in the 7th round, Macias unexpectedly caught him with a hard right hand that made Bazinyan wobble, but Bazinyan was able to stay on his feet and later continued to be in control until the dying moments of the bout. [11]

Bazinyan vs. Ellis

Bazinyan came back stronger prior to his last bout, ready to battle on his next bout against Ronald Ellis, [12] whom has fought boxers like David Benavidez and Christian Mbili, despite how galant and elegant his achievements may look, Ellis hasn't competed in a professional bout for nearly 2 years, which would weigh Ellis down, yet he remains a strong and good opponent for Bazinyan, both made notable progress on their own but on the 6th round, out of no where, Bazinyan rocks Ellis with two right hands that dropped Ellis down, Ellis was able to recover but the referee halted the contest, making this the quickest loss of Ellis, prior to his previous bouts. [13]

Bazinyan vs. Godoy

On the 1st day of December, 2023, a scheduled fight between Erik Bazinyan and resilient Argentinian veteran boxer, Billi Facundo Godoy on 25 January 2024 is announced, Bazinyan's NABF super middleweight title being at stake, despite being Bazinyan's 32nd bout without any losses, the 28 years old Bazinyan is still looking to progress more instead of willing to compete in any world championships yet, despite his top 5 rankings in every boxing organizations on the super middleweight division. [14] Bazinyan would make a rather explosive and quick victory as he prevails against Godoy with a solid impressive combination which Godoy did not beat the 10-seconds count from, Bazinyan therefore retains his NABF title. [15]

Bazinyan vs. Phinn

Bazinyan was scheduled to make the seventh defense of his NABF super middleweight title and for the vacant WBA Continental (North America) super middleweight title against veteran Shakeel Phinn on April 11, 2024, [16] however the fight was postponed to May 2, 2024 after Bazinyan became ill. [17] Bazinyan earned his first draw against Phinn in a rather controversial fashion after being outclassed by Phinn. [18] [19]

Professional boxing record

33 fights32 wins0 losses
By knockout230
By decision90
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
33Draw32–0–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shakeel Phinn SD1002 May 2024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF super middleweight title; For vacant WBA Continental (North America) super middleweight title
32Win32–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Billi Facundo GodoyTKO3 (10), 2:2325 Jan 2024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF super middleweight title
31Win31–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald EllisKO6 (10), 1:4411 Oct 2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF and NABA super middleweight titles
30Win30–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose de Jesus MaciasUD101 Jun 2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF and NABA super middleweight titles
29Win29–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alantez Fox MD102 Feb 2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF and NABA super middleweight titles
28Win28–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Marcelo Esteban CoceresUD1023 Jun 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABF; Won vacant NABA super middleweight titles
27Win27–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Reinaldo PaniaguaTKO9 (10), 1:103 Mar 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRetained NABF super middleweight title
26Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg Scott SigmonTKO2 (10), 1:554 Jun 2021 Flag of Mexico.svg Hotel Holiday Inn, Cuernavaca, MexicoRetained NABA; Won vacant NABF super middleweight titles
25Win25–0 Flag of Finland.svg Timo LaineTKO6 (10), 0:4521 Feb 2020 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Le Centre Financier Sun Life, Rimouski, Canada
24Win24–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Saúl Román KO3 (8), 0:4613 Dec 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
23Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alan CampaUD102 May 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained NABO and NABA super middleweight titles
22Win22–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo Adrian LunaTKO5 (10), 1:4114 Dec 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, CanadaRetained NABO and NABA super middleweight titles
21Win21–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Francy NtetuTKO6 (10), 1:3013 Oct 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaRetained NABO; Won vacant NABA super middleweight titles
20Win20–0 Flag of Peru.svg David ZegarraTKO4 (10), 2:4523 Jun 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaWon vacant NABO super middleweight title
19Win19–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Alejandro Gustavo FalligaTKO3 (8), 1:3826 May 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Centre Vidéotron, Quebec City, Canada
18Win18–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Ferenc AlbertTKO3 (8), 2:3531 Mar 2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada
17Win17–0 Flag of Germany.svg Bernard DonfackKO2 (8), 1:169 Sep 2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, Canada
16Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Rolando ParedesTKO4 (8), 1:4310 Jun 2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, Canada
15Win15–0 Flag of Montenegro.svg Alis SijaricTKO4 (8), 2:008 Apr 2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, Canada
14Win14–0 Flag of Germany.svg Aro SchwartzUD103 Sep 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, CanadaWon vacant WBO Youth super middleweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Zoltan SeraKO2 (8), 2:0217 Jun 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, Canada
12Win12–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Gergo HorvathKO2 (8), 1:2212 Mar 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tohu, Montreal, Canada
11Win11–0 Flag of Poland.svg Michal LudwiczakUD821 Jan 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada
10Win10–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Roody ReneTKO4 (6), 2:3624 Oct 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Complexe Sportif Gilles Tremblay, Repentigny, Canada
9Win9–0 Flag of Germany.svg LeeAnthony SpitzkaKO3 (6), 2:5715 Aug 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
8Win8–0 Flag of France.svg Morgan Le GalTKO5 (6), 2:3827 Mar 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olympia Theatre, Montreal, Canada
7Win7–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Manuel PalaciosKO1 (6), 2:337 Nov 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Château Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada
6Win6–0 Flag of France.svg Baptiste CastegnaroUD627 Sep 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
5Win5–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary KopasUD628 Jun 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Soccerplexe Catalogna, Lachine, Canada
4Win4–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaudiel ZepedaUD424 May 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
3Win3–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alexandre BouvierTKO3 (6), 2:2821 Mar 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Holiday Inn, Pointe-Claire, Canada
2Win2–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ahmad SelemaniTKO4 (4), 1:168 Nov 2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Holiday Inn, Pointe-Claire, Canada
1Win1–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matt HeimKO1 (4), 0:3321 Sep 2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Halifax Forum, Halifax, Canada

Career rankings

As of February 2024, Erik Bazinyan is ranked No. 14 in active super middleweight boxers in accordance to BoxRec [20] and No. 6 by The Ring . [21]

He is ranked No. 3 on WBC, No. 2 on WBA, No. 5 on IBF and No. 3 on WBO super middleweight rankings. [22]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Boxrec: Erik Bazinyan vs David Zegarra match results". boxrec.com. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ↑ Gerry Modejonge (13 December 2018). "Erik Bazinyan putting both titles on the line against Adrian Flores". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Scott Christ (13 December 2019). "Luiz Feliciano and Erik Bazinyan scored victories on Prelimenary matches of Ortiz vs. Solomon match". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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Boxing record for Erik Bazinyan from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
Youth boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Tim-Robin Lihaug 		WBO Youth super middleweight champion
3 September 2016 – ~2017
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Renato Egedi
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesse Hart 		NABO super middleweight champion
23 June 2018 – ~2019/2020
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Steven Nelson
Vacant
Title last held by
Adonis Stevenson 		NABA super middleweight champion
13 October 2018 – ~2022
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Erik Bazinyan
Vacant
Title last held by
Lexson Mathieu 		NABF super middleweight champion
4 June 2021 – Present		—
Vacant
Title last held by
Erik Bazinyan 		NABA super middleweight champion
23 Jun 2022 – ~2023/2024		Vacant
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