Kevin Bizier

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Kevin Bizier
Born (1984-08-12) August 12, 1984 (age 40)
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins25
Wins by KO17
Losses3

Kevin Bizier (born 12 August 1984) is a Canadian professional boxer who has challenged once for the IBF welterweight title, in 2016.

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Amateur career

His amateur performance allowed him to become the Fighting pride of Quebec City. Bizier was 7-time Canadian champion during his amateur career. [1] He also represented Canada on the world stage as a member of the national team. He has participated in several tournaments 2007 world championships in Chicago, the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia and the 2005 world championship in Mianyang. In the amateur he participated in a total of 124 fights with 98 wins. [2]

His greatest achievement among amateurs is a victory over the gold medalist of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Dominican Felix Diaz, during the tournament Copa Romana, Dominican Republic in 2006. [3] Among the high-level boxers he faced include Breidis Prescott, Serik Sapiyev and Marcos Maidana. [4]

Professional career

Bizier happened professionally in 2008 with Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) of Montreal, Quebec. [5] In his twentieth fight Bizier defeated former world champion Nate Campbell, so to get hold of his IBF Inter-Continental welterweight Champion. In addition, having been champion NABA Welterweight from 2011 to 2013. [6]

Bizier vs. Dan

The first fight between Bizier and Jo Jo Dan was a war in which both boxers was completely exhausted after the 8th round. At the end of the battle, the judges issued a controversial split decision in favor of Dan. [7]

Bizier vs. Dan 2

In October 2014, the IBF ordered an eliminator rematch to become mandatory challenger for the welterweight world title held by Kell Brook. [8]

Professional boxing record

25 wins (16 knockouts), 3 losses, 0 draws, 0 no contests [9]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss25-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kell Brook TKO2 (12)2016-03-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandFor IBF welterweight title.
Win25-2 Flag of Ghana.svg Fredrick LawsonRTD10 (12)2015-11-07 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win24-2 Flag of France.svg Fouad El MassoudiMD82015-04-04 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loss23-2 Flag of Romania.svg Jo Jo Dan SD122014-12-19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win23-1 Flag of Hungary.svg Laszlo FazekasTKO1 (8)2014-09-27 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win22-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Leonardo Herrera TKO2 (8)2014-05-24 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss21-1 Flag of Romania.svg Jo Jo Dan SD122013-11-30 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaLost IBF Inter-Continental and NABA welterweight titles.
Win21-0 Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Lauri UD62013-09-28 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win20-0 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Campbell RTD8 (12)2013-02-08 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental and NABA welterweight titles.
Win19-0 Flag of the United States.svg Doel CarrasquilloUD82012-12-14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win18-0 Flag of Poland.svg Patryk LitkiewiczKO1 (6)2012-10-12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win17-0 Flag of the United States.svg Lanardo Tyner UD122011-12-17 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant NABA welterweight title.
Win16-0 Flag of Denmark.svg Christian BladtKO3 (8)2011-11-05 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win15-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Mauro LuceroKO5 (8)2011-05-21 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Edgar RuizKO1 (8)2011-02-11 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie Warrior JrRTD3 (8) 2010-12-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win12-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Leonardo RojasRTD3 (8)2010-08-28 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Metropolis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win11-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jhonny NavarreteRTD7 (8)2010-06-11 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win10-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Wilfredo NegronUD82010-04-03 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win9-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Noel CortezKO1 (8)2010-03-06 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win8-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael SpringerKO1 (6)2010-02-06 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick CapeTKO1 (6)2009-11-28 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win6-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Leonardo CoronaUD62009-09-25 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win5-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Cesar SorianoUD42009-06-19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ulises DuarteKO1 (4)2009-04-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis HartmanKO2 (4)2008-11-29 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win2-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Cesar FigueroaUD42008-11-01 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason McClureTKO1 (4)2008-10-04 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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