Brad Solomon
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Real name | Brad Elliot Solomon |
Nickname(s) | King Busy Bee |
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Nationality | American |
Born | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | May 29, 1983
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 33 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 4 |
Brad Elliot Solomon (born May 29, 1983) is an American professional boxer.
Amateur career[]
A three time National Golden Gloves Champion, once in the Welterweight and twice in the Junior Welterweight divisions. In 2007 at the United States Amateur championships he Lost the semi-final fight to Mexican American Javier Molina 13 to 17.[2] He had a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.[3]
Pro career[]
On December 3, 2009 Solomon beat undefeated Prospect Ray Robinson by a S.D. in an 8-round bout.[citation needed] Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10-round unanimous decision.[4] On January 18, 2011 Solomon recorded his biggest win so far, defeating 30-1-1 Demetrius Hopkins by Unanimous decision at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Solomon won and defended on multiple occasions the World Boxing Association International title.[5]
Solomon fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao. On that card Solomon defeated Adrian Granados by split decision.[6]
Professional boxing record (incomplete)[]
33 fights | 29 wins | 4 losses |
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By knockout | 9 | 2 |
By decision | 20 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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28 | Win | 27–1 | David Bency | UD | 9 | 2017-07-29 | Gimnasio Municipal, Puerto Armuelles, Panama | |
27 | Loss | 26–1 | Konstantin Ponomarev | SD | 10 | 2016-04-09 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas | |
26 | Win | 26–0 | Raymond Serrano | UD | 10 | 2015-10-16 | Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York | |
25 | Win | 25–0 | Adrian Granados | SD | 10 | 2015-05-02 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas | |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Eduardo Flores | UD | 8 | 2014-11-08 | Events Center, Pharr, Texas | |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Freddy Hernandez | TKO | 6 (12) | 2014-09-06 | Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas | |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Arman Ovsepyan | UD | 8 | 2014-05-17 | Forum, Inglewood, California | |
21 | Win | 21–0 | Kenny Abril | UD | 8 | 2013-10-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas | |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Henry Aurad | KO | 5 (10) | 2013-06-29 | WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma | |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Yoryi Estrella | MD | 8 | 2012-10-27 | El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas | |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Hector Munoz | UD | 8 | 2012-07-07 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California | |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Demetrius Hopkins | UD | 10 | 2011-03-18 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Anges Adjaho | UD | 10 | 2010-12-07 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida | |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Javier Gallegos | TKO | 2 (10) | 2010-11-25 | Casino Pharaohs, Managua | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Pablo Vasquez | TKO | 5 (10) | 2010-10-02 | Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Wilfredo Negron | TKO | 6 (10) | 2010-08-24 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Kenny Galarza | UD | 10 | 2010-06-04 | FIU Fuchs Pavilion, Miami | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Richard Dinkins | TKO | 1 (6) | 2010-04-09 | Hilton Towers, Lafayette, Louisiana | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Damian Frias | UD | 8 | 2010-03-20 | Mallory Square, Florida | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Ray Robinson | MD | 8 | 2009-12-03 | Manhattan Center, New York | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Thomas Davis | UD | 6 | 2009-08-29 | Civic Center, Rayne, Louisiana | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Hashim Louis | KO | 1 (4) | 2009-07-25 | Hollywood Casino, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Gundrick King | TKO | 2 (4) | 2009-06-20 | Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Anthony Bowman | UD | 4 | 2009-05-29 | Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Louisiana | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Anthony Brown | TKO | 4 (4) | 2009-03-21 | Palladium Arena, Atlanta | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Bowman | UD | 4 | 2009-01-24 | Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Marcus Brooks | UD | 6 | 2008-08-30 | Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Miguel Alfaro | UD | 4 | 2008-02-22 | Center Stage, Atlanta |
References[]
- ^ "Boxing record for Brad Solomon". BoxRec.
- ^ "Brad Solomon". boxrec.com.
- ^ "Brad Solomon – Amateur Boxing Record". boxing-scoop.com.
- ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/05/1664668/solomon-decisions-galarza.html[bare URL]
- ^ "Brad Solomon against Demetrius Hopkins". wbanews.com.
- ^ "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2015: Lafayette native Brad Solomon scores victory on undercard". NOLA.com.
External links[]
- 1983 births
- Welterweight boxers
- Boxers from Louisiana
- Living people
- American male boxers
- Sportspeople from Lafayette, Louisiana