Nick Kisner

Nicholas Ryan Kisner (born January 17, 1991), nicknamed "Slick" Nick, is an American professional boxer. He is currently the World Boxing Association United States (NABA-USA), and the North American Boxing Partners (NABP) Cruiserweight Champion.[4]

Nick Kisner
Statistics
Real nameNicholas Ryan Kisner
Nickname(s)Slick
Weight(s)Cruiserweight (200 lb)
Regional Rankings:
USBA #6[1]
NABF #18[2]
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach77.5 in (197 cm)[3]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1991-01-17) January 17, 1991
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins22
Wins by KO6
Losses5
Draws1
No contests1

Personal life

Kisner was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has Bavarian/Scottish descent on his father's side and Irish/Chechen descent on his mother's side. He grew up in South Baltimore and Northern Anne Arundel County. He began boxing at 6 years old, under the tutelage of his father, a former boxer. He attended Ferndale Elementary, Old Mill Middle North, and graduated from Old Mill Senior High School.

Amateur career

As an amateur boxer he accomplished 3x National Silver Gloves Championships, 2x Junior National Golden Gloves Championships, Junior Olympic Gold Medal, Ringside World Championship, Ohio State Fair Championship, Under-19 National Championship, and a National Pal Championship, where he defeated 2012-2016 Olympian Cam Awesome (Formally Lenroy Thompson) in the finals.

In 2009, he captured a Silver Medal at the US Men's National Championships, giving him a position on the USA Men's International team. In 2008, even though he was not a medalist. He was a quarter finalist (5th place) at both, the National Golden Gloves, and the Aiba Youth World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. At the AIBA Youth Worlds, he was defeated by 2012 and 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Ivan Dychko of Kazakhstan 5–1.

Professional career

Shortly after winning the Silver Medal at the US Men's National Championships, Kisner decided to turn professional. Kisner now holds a professional record of 20–4–1 with 6 KO's.[5] Kisner made his debut January 31, 2010, against World Ranked kickboxer, Francois Ambang who is currently #16 in the world by Glory.

He then went 12–0–1 in his first 13 matches, before losing a split decision against fellow undefeated boxer Junior Wright. In 2015, he lost a competitive, 10-round decision on CBS sports network to former World title challenger, and boxing superstar Lateef Kayode. Several fights later, he defeated ranked contender Brian Holstein in Columbus, Ohio to capture the WBA USA National Championship title. [6]

In 2017, Kisner traveled to Belgium to fight #2 world ranked contender Ryad Merhy in a match for the WBA Intercontinental Championship, losing in the fourth round.

In 2018, Kisner defended his title in a rematch against Brian Holstein in Columbus, Ohio.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
28 fights 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 2
By decision 15 3
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Rounds Date Location Notes
28 Loss 21–5–1 (1) Danny Kelly TKO 2 (6) 2019-10-18 Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover, Maryland
27 NC 21–4–1 (1) Otto Wallin NC 1 (10) 2019-04-13 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey No contest after Kisner was cut by an accidental headbutt.
26 Win 21–4–1 Scott Sigmon MD 10 2018-07-28 Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio Scorecards: 99–91, 96–94, 95–95.
25 Win 20–4–1 Brian Holstein UD 10 2018-03-03 Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio Retained WBA-NABA USA Cruiserweight Title.
24 Loss 19–4–1 Ryad Merhy KO 4 (12) 2017-12-16 Spiroudome Arena, Charleroi, Belgium For WBA Intercontinental Cruiserweight Title.
23 Win 19–3–1 Lamont Singletary SD 8 2017-03-30 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland Scorecards: 78–74, 77–75, 75–77.
22 Win 18–3–1 Brian Holstein MD 10 2016-11-23 Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio Won vacant WBA-NABA USA Cruiserweight Title.
21 Win 17–3–1 Steven Tyner UD 4 2016-07-16 Roar on the Shore, Erie, Pennsylvania Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 40–36.
20 Loss 16–3–1 Lamont Capers SD 8 2016-05-27 Claridge Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Scorecards: 76–75, 74–77, 74–77.
19 Win 16–2–1 Daniel Shull UD 6 2016-04-09 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia Scorecards: 60–54, 60–54, 60–54.
18 Win 15–2–1 James Jones TKO 4 (4) 2016-03-11 Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia Time of knockout: 0:40.
17 Loss 14–2–1 Lateef Kayode UD 10 2015-05-29 W.C. Handy Park Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee Scorecards: 91–99, 90–100, 90–100.
16 Win 14–1–1 Marlon Hayes UD 6 2015-03-28 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia Scorecards: 60–54, 60–54, 60–54.
15 Win 13–1–1 Pedro Martinez UD 4 2014-07-18 Hanover Armory, Hanover, Pennsylvania Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 40–36.
14 Loss 12–1–1 Junior Anthony Wright SD 6 2013-08-16 Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois Scorecards: 58–56, 55–59, 55–59.
13 Win 12–0–1 Willie Chisolm UD 4 2013-05-11 Club One Fitness, Millersville, Maryland Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 40–36.
12 Win 11–0–1 Jermaine Walker UD 6 2012-12-08 Williamson Field House, Williamson, West Virginia Scorecards: 60–53, 60–53, 60–53.
11 Win 10–0–1 Rayshawn Myers UD 4 2011-08-19 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland Scorecards: 40–36, 39–37, 39–37.
10 Win 9–0–1 DeLeon Tinsley UD 6 2011-05-21 Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland Scorecards: 60–54, 60–54, 60–54.
9 Draw 8–0–1 Andre Ward SD 4 2011-04-23 D.C. Star Nightclub, Washington, D.C. Scorecards: 39-37, 38-38, 37-39.
8 Win 8–0 Leo Bercier UD 4 2011-04-15 Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 40–36.
7 Win 7–0 James Pratt KO 1 (4) 2011-02-05 Sports Center, Charlotte, North Carolina Time of knockout: ?
6 Win 6–0 Kenneth Farr TKO 2 (4) 2010-10-16 Wilson Parks and Recreation, Wilson, North Carolina Time of knockout: 1:05.
5 Win 5–0 Robert Hunt TKO 2 (4) 2010-09-18 Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, Virginia Time of knockout: ?
4 Win 4–0 Tauheed Wheeler UD 4 2010-06-17 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 40–36.
3 Win 3–0 Octavius Davis KO 2 (4) 2010-04-02 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland Time of knockout: 1:05.
2 Win 2–0 Kevin Johnson TKO 3 (4) 2010-03-20 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland Time of knockout: 2:45.
1 Win 1–0 Francois Ambag MD 4 2010-01-31 Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland Scorecards: 40–36, 40–36, 38–38.

Titles in boxing

WBA-NABA USA Cruiserweight Championship.

References
  1. "United States Boxing Association Ratings". IBFUSBARegistration.com. April 4, 2019.
  2. "North American Boxing Federation Ratings" (PDF). NABFNews.com. May 2019.
  3. https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/524367
  4. Seamus McNally (July 30, 2018). "Nick Kisner wins in Ohio to defend cruiserweight title". Capital Gazette.
  5. Boxing record for Nick Kisner from BoxRec
  6. "Maryland Cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner Captures the NABA – USA Cruiserweight Title – Boxing News". RingSideReport. November 24, 2016.
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