Joey Gilbert

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Joey Gilbert
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Personal details
Born
Joseph Salvatore Gilbert

(1976-06-05) June 5, 1976 (age 48)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Education University of Nevada, Reno (BA)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (JD)
Occupation
  • Boxer
  • sports agent
  • lawyer
Boxing career
Other namesDiamond
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (183 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins20
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws0
No contests1

Joseph Salvatore Gilbert (born June 5, 1976) is an American retired professional boxer, attorney, and sports agent.

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Biography

Gilbert was born in Chicago and raised in Sparks, Nevada. Gilbert earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and political science from the University of Nevada. Gilbert spent six months living, training and traveling in northern Europe during the summer and fall of 1998 through a study abroad program based in Turin.

Gilbert was a collegiate fighter at the University of Nevada, National Champion from 1998 through 2000 (named outstanding boxer all 3 years), a four-time Regional Champion, a four-time All American, and was the Nevada State Golden Gloves Super Middleweight Champion in 2000.

Gilbert earned a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego, California, and passed the Nevada bar exam in 2004. He has practiced law since that time.

Gilbert participated in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol to overturn the 2020 election results and has denied that President Joe Biden won the election. [1] [2]

Gilbert is the Director of Strategy for America's Frontline Doctors. [3] Gilbert's actions have spread misinformation that has driven distrust in the efficacy of personal protective equipment and vaccines. [4]

In June 2021, Gilbert announced he was running for Governor of Nevada in the 2022 election. Gilbert placed second and lost in the Republican primary to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo who won handily; despite this, he made baseless claims of election fraud and challenged the results. [5]

Boxing career

Gilbert in 2010 Joey Gilbert.JPG
Gilbert in 2010

Gilbert began boxing as an amateur at the University of Nevada, Reno. During his time at the University of Nevada, Gilbert was a three-time National Champion, a four-time Regional Champion, a four-time All American, and was the Nevada State Golden Gloves Super Middleweight Champion in 2000. [6] He finished his amateur career with a record of 27–1. [7]

In 2004, Gilbert was cast on NBC's reality TV show The Contender. He was placed on the West Coast Team and beat Jimmy Lange in the first round of this competition. [7] He then had his friend turned rival Jesse Brinkley place him in a fight against Peter Manfredo Jr. in the quarter finals, which he lost in a divided decision. The fight was stopped in the fifth round due to an accidental head-butt from his opponent.

After The Contender, Gilbert won a six-round unanimous decision in the super middleweight division against James North on the undercard of the Jeff Lacy vs. Scott Pemberton card. Gilbert won the rematch with Jimmy Lange at the EagleBank Arena for the vacant middleweight NABO title on February 18 and won the WBC-USNBC middleweight title shortly after.

On September 21, 2007, Gilbert scored a first-round knockout over Charles Howe, however, the ruling was later changed to a no-decision. [8] Gilbert was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for a number of illegal substances including a steroid, methamphetamine and amphetamine resulting from testing conducted before and after the fight. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer told Channel 2 Sports Director J.K. Metzker that Gilbert tested positive for illegal substances in urine tests taken before and after Gilbert's September 21 middleweight title fight against Charles Howe at the Grand Sierra Resort.

On August 12, 2008, Gilbert agreed to pay a $10,000 (~$14,151 in 2023) fine for a positive steroid test as part of a settlement with the Nevada Athletic Commission which included dropping the charges for amphetamine, methamphetamine, oxazepam, diazepam and nordiazepam in exchange for the fine and a one-year retroactive suspension. [9]

On February 14, 2009, Gilbert challenged former rival Jesse Brinkley for the WBC USNBC super middleweight title, but was defeated by unanimous decision. [10]

After suffering a six-round technical knockout loss to former IBF light middleweight champion Kassim Ouma, Gilbert retired from professional boxing in 2010 and now practices criminal defense and personal injury law in Reno, Nevada. [11]

Professional boxing record

24 fights20 wins3 losses
By knockout151
By decision52
Draws0
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss20–3 (1) Flag of Uganda.svg Kassim Ouma TKO6 (10), 0:592010-09-25 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, USAFor vacant WBA-NABA Middleweight title.
23Win20–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Billy BaileyUD82010-07-03 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, USA
22Win19–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BartinelliTKO7 (8), 0:402010-05-22 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, USA
21Win18–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ivan StovallKO5 (8), 1:052009-08-29 Flag of the United States.svg Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, Nevada, USA
20Loss17–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Brinkley UD122009-02-14 Flag of the United States.svg Reno Events Center, Reno, Nevada, USAFor WBC United States (USNBC) Super middleweight title.
19Win17–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg William JohnsonKO2 (6), 1:182008-11-20 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
18Win16–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dan WallaceTKO2 (6), 1:592008-10-30 Flag of the United States.svg Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, USA
17ND15–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Charles Howe ND1 (10), 2:162007-09-21 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, USARetained WBC United States (USNBC) Middleweight title.
Originally TKO win for Gilbert; overturned to a No Decision after he failed his post-fight drug test.
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Juan AstorgaTKO10 (12), 1:472007-05-12 Flag of the United States.svg Reno Events Center, Reno, Nevada, USAWon vacant WBC United States (USNBC) Middleweight title.
15Win14–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Michi Munoz UD122007-03-02 Flag of the United States.svg MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Stateline, Nevada, USARetained WBO-NABO Middleweight title.
14Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Keith SimsTKO6 (12), 1:572006-10-11 Flag of the United States.svg Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, USARetained WBO-NABO Middleweight title.
13Win12–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason AakerKO1 (8), 2:502006-08-05 Flag of the United States.svg MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Stateline, Nevada, USA
12Win11–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Lange TKO3 (12), 2:522006-02-18 Flag of the United States.svg Patriot Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USAWon vacant WBO-NABO Middleweight title.
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg James NorthUD62005-11-05 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA
10Loss9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Manfredo Jr. TD5 (5), 2:342004-09-07 Flag of the United States.svg Pasadena, California, USAThe bout was stopped after a cut from an accidental headbutt rendered Gilbert unable to continue.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Lange UD52004-09-07 Flag of the United States.svg Pasadena, California, USA
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Farid ShahidUD62004-07-10 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kirk DouglasTKO4 (6), 1:502004-04-24 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel Reno, Reno, Nevada, USA
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas HainesTKO1 (4), 2:012004-03-27 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tony SanzaTKO1 (4), 2:142003-11-22 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis BiechlerTKO1 (4), 2:412002-07-26 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy RobinsonTKO2 (4), 1:552002-06-07 Flag of the United States.svg Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tony SanzaKO1 (4), 2:362001-07-20 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Miguel Angel LopezTKO2 (4), 2:472000-06-16 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, USAProfessional debut.

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  2. ↑ Sollenberger, Roger (June 16, 2021). "First He Was a Capitol Rioter. Now He Wants to be Governor of Nevada". The Daily Beast.
  3. ↑ "Joseph S. Gilbert, Esq". May 27, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Video: Coronavirus: Lockdowns, Masks, Restrictions". Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  5. ↑ Charns, David (June 23, 2022). "Nevada Republican candidate for governor Joey Gilbert to contest election loss". NewsNow .
  6. ↑ Gilbert, Warren S. (April 14, 2014). Rifleman/Doctor: A Marine Corps Physician's Memoir. iUniverse. p. 8. ISBN   978-1-4917-3066-9.
  7. 1 2 Flaim, J. P. (December 8, 2011). Chasing Rocky. AuthorHouse. pp. 36–37. ISBN   978-1-4685-0767-6.
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  9. ↑ "Former 'Contender' boxer fined $10k for positive steroid test". East Bay Times. August 12, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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