Antonio Nieves
American boxer
Antonio Nieves
Born Antonio Jose Nieves
(1987-05-25 ) May 25, 1987 (age 37) Other names Carita Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) Reach 68.5 in (174 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 26 Wins 20 Wins by KO 11 Losses 4 Draws 2
Antonio Jose Nieves (born May 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the World Boxing Organization junior bantamweight title in 2017.
Amateur career
Nieves is a multiple-time Cleveland Golden Gloves open champion and was national runner-up in 2011.[ 1] [ 2]
Regional title
As Nieves rose in the rankings he defeated multiple-time world title challenger Lorenzo Trejo .[ 3] He defeated Oscar Mojica to win the North American Boxing Organization bantamweight title.[ 4] [ 5]
On March 10, 2017 Nieves defend his North American Boxing Organization title against Nikolai Potapov on ShoBox .[ 6] He lost the defense by split decision.[ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
World title attempt
Nieves fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO junior bantamweight world title.[ 10] He lost by 6th round technical knockout due to a corner stoppage.[ 11]
Professional boxing record
26 fights
20 wins
4 losses
By knockout
11
2
By decision
9
2
Draws
2
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
26
Loss
20–4–2
Alexandro Santiago
RTD
7 (10), 3:00
Oct 29, 2022
Desert Diamond Arena , Glendale, Arizona U.S.
25
Win
20–3–2
Judy Flores
UD
8
May 21, 2021
The Civic Center, Cleveland Heights , Ohio, U.S.
24
Loss
19–3–2
Joshua Greer Jr.
UD
10
Oct 26, 2019
Sparks Convention Center , Reno, Nevada , U.S.
For WBC Continental Americas and WBO–NABO bantamweight titles
23
Win
19–2–2
José Alfredo Rodríguez
TKO
2 (8), 1:11
Jun 8, 2019
Northfield, Ohio , U.S.
22
Win
18–2–2
Christian Esquivel
KO
3 (8), 0:56
Jul 28, 2018
Hollywood Casino , Columbus, Ohio , U.S.
21
Loss
17–2–2
Naoya Inoue
RTD
6 (12), 3:00
Sep 9, 2017
StubHub Center , Carson, California , U.S.
For WBO junior bantamweight title
20
Loss
17–1–2
Nikolai Potapov
SD
10
Mar 10, 2017
MGM Grand , Detroit, Michigan , U.S.
Lost WBO–NABO bantamweight title
19
Win
17–0–2
Szilveszter Ajtai
TKO
2 (6), 0:46
Nov 26, 2016
Firebird Athletic Center, Bedford, Ohio , U.S.
18
Draw
16–0–2
Alexandro Santiago
SD
10
Aug 19, 2016
Rhinos Stadium , Rochester, New York , U.S.
Retained WBO–NABO bantamweight title
17
Win
16–0–1
Oscar Mojica
UD
10
Jun 18, 2016
Meadows Racetrack and Casino , Washington, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Won vacant WBO –NABO bantamweight title
16
Win
15–0–1
Tibor Nadori
KO
3 (8)
Feb 13, 2016
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
15
Win
14–0–1
Lorenzo Trejo
KO
1 (6), 2:34
Nov 25, 2015
Bayfront Convention Center , Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14
Win
13–0–1
Tae Woong Jung
UD
6
Sep 5, 2015
Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13
Draw
12–0–1
Stephon Young
SD
8
Jun 20, 2015
Oracle Arena , Oakland, California , U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Gabor Molnar
KO
1 (8), 1:57
Jun 6, 2015
Presque Isle Downs and Casino , Erie, Pennsylvania , U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Saul Tejada
UD
8
Mar 28, 2015
Resorts World Casino , Queens, New York , U.S.
10
Win
10–0
DeWayne Wisdom
RTD
5 (6)
Dec 20, 2014
Island Casino Racetrack , Wheeling, West Virginia , U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Jovany Fuentes
UD
6
Nov 14, 2014
CONSOL Energy Center , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Justin Lopez
UD
6
Aug 15, 2014
Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio , U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Angel Carvajal
TKO
6 (6), 0:54
Jul 11, 2014
Rivers Casino , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Adalberto Tapia
KO
1 (4), 2:59
May 17, 2014
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Brian Raglin
TKO
1 (4), 1:28
Nov 30, 2013
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort , Chester, West Virginia , U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Hector Gonzalez
KO
3 (4), 1:41
Apr 20, 2013
Coliseo Manuel Iguina , Arecibo , Puerto Rico
3
Win
3–0
Rafael Gramajo
UD
4
Nov 24, 2012
Premier Soccer Academy, Lorain, Ohio , U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Jesus Gonzales
MD
4
May 19, 2012
La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
DeWayne Wisdom
UD
4
Nov 12, 2011
La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio , U.S.
Personal life
He works for PNC Bank as a personal banker.[ 12] [ 13] He lost his sister in October, 2016 as a murder victim.[ 14]
References
External links
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Alexis Santiago
WBO –NABO bantamweight champion June 18, 2016 – March 10, 2017
Succeeded by