Brad Solomon
Brad Elliot Solomon (born May 29, 1983) is an American professional boxer.
| Brad Solomon | |
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| Real name | Brad Elliot Solomon |
| Nickname(s) | King Busy Bee |
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 29, 1983 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 4 |
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.[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 (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 |
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| 27 | Loss | 26–1 |  Konstantin Ponomarev |
SD | 10 | 2016-04-09 |  MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
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| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Raymond Serrano |
UD | 10 | 2015-10-16 | Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York |
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| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Adrian Granados |
SD | 10 | 2015-05-02 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
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| 24 | Win | 24–0 |  Eduardo Flores |
UD | 8 | 2014-11-08 | Events Center, Pharr, Texas |
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Freddy Hernandez |
TKO | 6 (12) | 2014-09-06 | Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas |
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Arman Ovsepyan |
UD | 8 | 2014-05-17 | Forum, Inglewood, California |
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| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Kenny Abril |
UD | 8 | 2013-10-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas |
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Henry Aurad |
KO | 5 (10) | 2013-06-29 | WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma |
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Yoryi Estrella |
MD | 8 | 2012-10-27 | El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas |
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Hector Munoz |
UD | 8 | 2012-07-07 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Demetrius Hopkins |
UD | 10 | 2011-03-18 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Anges Adjaho |
UD | 10 | 2010-12-07 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida |
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Javier Gallegos |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2010-11-25 | Casino Pharaohs, Managua |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Pablo Vasquez |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2010-10-02 | Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 |  Wilfredo Negron |
TKO | 6 (10) | 2010-08-24 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Kenny Galarza |
UD | 10 | 2010-06-04 | FIU Fuchs Pavilion, Miami |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Richard Dinkins |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2010-04-09 | Hilton Towers, Lafayette, Louisiana |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Damian Frias |
UD | 8 | 2010-03-20 | Mallory Square, Florida |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ray Robinson |
MD | 8 | 2009-12-03 | Manhattan Center, New York |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Thomas Davis |
UD | 6 | 2009-08-29 | Civic Center, Rayne, Louisiana |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Hashim Louis |
KO | 1 (4) | 2009-07-25 | Hollywood Casino, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Gundrick King |
TKO | 2 (4) | 2009-06-20 | Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Anthony Bowman |
UD | 4 | 2009-05-29 | Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Louisiana |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Anthony Brown |
TKO | 4 (4) | 2009-03-21 | Palladium Arena, Atlanta |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Bowman |
UD | 4 | 2009-01-24 | Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Marcus Brooks |
UD | 6 | 2008-08-30 | Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta |
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| 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.
- "Fists Fly At The Grand Ballroom". newsblaze.com.
- http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/05/1664668/solomon-decisions-galarza.html
- "Brad Solomon against Demetrius Hopkins". wbanews.com.
- "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2015: Lafayette native Brad Solomon scores victory on undercard". NOLA.com.