Joshua Greer Jr.

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Joshua Greer Jr.
Born (1994-06-13) June 13, 1994 (age 29)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDon't Blink
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights27
Wins22
Wins by KO12
Losses3
Draws2

Joshua Kyle Greer Jr. (born June 13, 1994) is an American professional boxer who held the WBO-NABO bantamweight title in 2019.

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Professional career

Greer made his professional debut on September 26, 2015, scoring a second-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Luis Guerrero at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. [2]

Greer defeated Nikolai Potapov for the WBO-NABO bantamweight title. [3] He defended his title against former world title challenger Antonio Nieves. [4]

In 2017, his knockout of James Gordon-Smith was a finalist for espn.com knockout of the year. [5]

Professional boxing record

27 fights22 wins3 losses
By knockout120
By decision103
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
27Loss22–3–2 Jason Moloney UD10Aug 14, 2021Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.For vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
26Draw22–2–2Edwin RodriguezMD8Nov 14, 2020The Bubble, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25Loss22–2–1 Mike Plania MD10Jun 16, 2020The Bubble, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24Win22–1–1 Antonio Nieves UD10Oct 26, 2019 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas and NABO bantamweight titles
23Win21–1–1 Nikolai Potapov MD12Jul 13, 2019 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant NABO bantamweight title
22Win20–1–1Giovanni EscanerKO8 (10), 2:33Feb 15, 2019 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
21Win19–1–1Daniel LozanoRTD7 (10), 3:00Dec 14, 2018 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
20Win18–1–1Giovanni Delgado MoralesTKO3 (8), 1:49Sep 28, 2018 Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Glenn DezurnTKO8 (10), 1:47May 11, 2018 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Basilio NievesKO3 (8), 1:11Feb 24, 2018 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
17Win15–1–1 Yaqub Kareem RTD4 (6), 3:00Nov 17, 2017WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Leroy DavilaRTD5 (8), 3:00Jul 14, 2017Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Florida, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Pablo CupulUD6Apr 8, 2017McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
14Win12–1–1James Gordon-SmithKO6 (8), 2:06Mar 10, 2017 MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Christian RenteriaKO5 (6), 1:06Oct 29, 2016Tolleson Veterans Park, Tolleson, Arizona, U.S.
12Win10–1–1John Gabriel MedinaUD6Oct 1, 2016 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Antwan RobertsonKO1 (6), 0:24Aug 6, 2016National Guard Armory, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
10Win8–1–1Raymond ChaconUD6May 20, 2016 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
9Win7–1–1 Xavier Montelongo Jr. UD6Mar 26, 2016 Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8Win6–1–1Jesus Xavier PerArduaMD6Mar 12, 2016Valentino's Event Center, Phoenix, Arizona
7Win5–1–1Gabriel BraxtonUD6Feb 20, 2016Camel Rock Casino, Camel Rock, New Mexico, U.S.
6Win4–1–1Jose GallegosUD6Feb 5, 2016 Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5Loss3–1–1 Stephen Fulton MD4Dec 29, 2015 Wind Creek Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Draw3–0–1Mario AyalaMD6Nov 7, 2015Arizona Event Center, Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
3Win3–0Christian Alejandro SilvaUD6Oct 24, 2015Marriott Convention Center, Burbank, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Nicholas BrandKO1 (4), 1:35Oct 9, 2015 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
1Win1–0Luis GuerreroTKO2 (4), 2:38Sep 26, 2015 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Joshua Greer Jr". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "BoxRec: Joshua Greer Jr. vs. Luis Guerrero". boxrec.com. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  3. ↑ "No pillow, but Joshua Greer wins majority decision over Nikolai Potapov". July 14, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Greer Survives Knockdown, Beats Nieves By Unanimous Decision". BoxingScene.com.
  5. ↑ "ESPN's 2017 KO of the year". ESPN.com. December 25, 2017.
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