Brad Solomon
| Brad Solomon | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Brad Solomon |
| Nickname(s) |
King Busy Bee |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Nationality |
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| Born |
May 29, 1983 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Brad Solomon (born May 29, 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division.[1] He is seen as one of the best boxing prospects in the welterweight division and is currently promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank.
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 a 8-round bout.[4] Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10-round unanimous decision.[5] 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.[6]
Solomon fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao. On that card Solomon defeated Adrian Granados by split decision.[7]
Professional boxing record
27 Wins (9 knockouts, 18 decisions), 1 Loss (0 knockouts, 1 decision), 0 Draws[8]
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