Luís Arias (boxer)

Luís Arias
BornJune 12, 1990 (1990-06-12) (age 34)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCuba
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins20
Wins by KO9
Losses4
Draws1
No contests1
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  United States
AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Guadalajara Middleweight

Luís Arias (born June 12, 1990) is an American professional boxer.[1][2]

Amateur career

Arias was born in Milwaukee to a Nicaraguan mother and a Cuban father. He took up boxing at 8, at the United Community Center under Israel "Shorty" Acosta. He was the 2008 and 2010 U.S. national champion at middleweight.[3] He's also won a gold medal at the National PAL Champion, an AIBA Youth World Championships bronze medal, and a silver medal at the National Golden Gloves.[4] Arias finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 140–25.[5]

Professional career

Arias is a promotional free agent, working most recently with Mayweather Promotions.[6] Arias made his debut in November 2012, beating Josh Thorpe via unanimous decision in a four-round bout. In August 2016, Arias defeated Darryl Cunninham for the USBA middleweight title. Arias fought Arif Magomedov on the undercard of Ward-Kovalev II. Arias dropped Magomedov with a right hand in round 5. Magomedov got up, but after Arias landed another big shot, the referee stopped the contest to give Arias a TKO victory.[7]

In 2017, Arias fought Daniel Jacobs on November 11 at the Nassau Coliseum. The fight served as one of the final main event boxing matches on HBO.[8] Jacobs defeated Arias by unanimous decision.[9] Per Nielsen Media Research, Jacobs-Arias was among the top 20 most watched premium cable fights in 2017.[10] After the Jacobs fight, Arias and Roc Nation amicably parted ways.[11] In 2018, Arias squared off against two-time world title challenger Gabriel Rosado live on DAZN and the two battled to a split draw.[12]

After suffering a points loss to Luke Keeler in Belfast in 2019, Arias rebounded to secure his first win in almost 4 years, when he beat Jarrett Hurd by split decision on June 6, 2021, in Miami on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul.[13]

Professional boxing record

26 fights 20 wins 4 losses
By knockout 9 1
By decision 11 3
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 20–4–1 (1) Erickson Lubin KO 5 (10), 2:11 Jun 24, 2023 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
25 Win 20–3–1 (1) Jimmy Williams UD 10 May 28, 2022 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Loss 19–3–1 (1) Vaughn Alexander SD 10 Dec 5, 2021 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
23 Win 19–2–1 (1) Jarrett Hurd SD 10 Jun 6, 2021 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.
22 Loss 18–2–1 (1) Luke Keeler PTS 10 Aug 3, 2019 Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
21 Draw 18–1–1 (1) Gabriel Rosado SD 12 Nov 17, 2018 Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S. For vacant WBO Latino middleweight title
20 Loss 18–1 (1) Daniel Jacobs UD 12 Nov 11, 2017 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
19 Win 18–0 (1) Arif Magomedov TKO 5 (10), 1:16 Jun 17, 2017 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF-USBA middleweight title
18 Win 17–0 (1) Scott Sigmon UD 10 Mar 31, 2017 Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained IBF-USBA middleweight title
17 Win 16–0 (1) Darryl Cunningham TKO 4 (10), 1:41 Aug 20, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Won vacant IBF-USBA middleweight title
16 Win 15–0 (1) Jorge Silva TKO 3 (10), 2:38 Jun 4, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15 Win 14–0 (1) Gilberto Pereira UD 10 Mar 4, 2016 Express Live!, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
14 Win 13–0 (1) Dionisio Miranda MD 8 Dec 5, 2015 Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 12–0 (1) Yoryi Estrella KO 1 (6), 1:53 Aug 15, 2015 Mana Studios, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 11–0 (1) Tony Brinson KO 3 (6), 2:01 Jun 20, 2015 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
11 Win 10–0 (1) Zachariah Kelley DQ 2 (6), 2:55 Mar 14, 2015 Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico
10 Win 9–0 (1) Angel Martinez UD 8 Aug 30, 2014 Pearl Theatre, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9 NC 8–0 (1) Dashon Johnson MD 8 Feb 28, 2014 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Cameron Allen KO 2 (8), 2:37 Dec 6, 2013 Little Creek Casino, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 James Winchester UD 6 Sep 14, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Latif Mundy UD 6 Jul 19, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 DonYil Livingston MD 6 May 4, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Arsenio Terrazas KO 1 (6), 1:55 Mar 2, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Edgar Perez TKO 1 (6), 2:23 Feb 23, 2013 Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joshua Robertson TKO 2 (6), 2:48 Feb 2, 2013 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Josh Thorpe UD 4 Nov 10, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Luis Arias". BoxRec. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. ^ "Features, Events, Results | Team USA". USA Boxing. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  3. ^ "A New Class of National Champions is Crowned at the 2010 USA Boxing National Championships". www.eastsideboxing.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24.
  4. ^ "Luis Arias - Amateur Boxing Record". Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  5. ^ "ROCONATION SPORTS". throneboxing.com. Throne boxing. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Luke Keeler to face Luis Arias on Conlan-Ruiz undercard". 3 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Luis Arias Drops, Stops Arif Magomedov in Five Rounds".
  8. ^ "Daniel Jacobs: I'm Looking to Make a Statement with Arias!".
  9. ^ "Jacobs easily outpoints Arias in return to ring". 12 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Per Nielsen Media Research here are the top 20 mos". 30 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Middleweight Luis Arias (18-1, 9 KOs), 27, of Milwaukee, has become a promotional free agent after Roc Nation Sports agreed to release him from his contract at Arias' request, both sides said. Roc Nation Sports got Arias a shot on HBO to fight former world titlist Daniel Jacobs in November but Arias was outclassed in a near-shutout decision loss. After his release, Arias said he declined an invitation to audition for "The Contender" reality series reboot on Epix. The new season later this year will take place in the middleweight division but Arias said he is likely to move down to junior middleweight". 9 March 2018.
  12. ^ "Luis Arias and Gabriel Rosado battle to split draw". 17 November 2018.
  13. ^ Campbell, Morgan (2021-06-07). "Luis Arias won a split decision in an exciting bout". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-07.