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Amir Imam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amir Imam November 5, 1990 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Young Master |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 3 |
Amir Imam (born November 5, 1990) is an American professional boxer who challenged once for the WBC super lightweight title in 2018.
Professional career
[edit]Imam vs. Granados
[edit]Imam turned professional in 2011 and won 18 consecutive fights before getting stopped by Adrián Granados.
Imam vs. Ramirez
[edit]He would go on to win his next 3 fights before earning his first world title opportunity against José Ramírez which he ultimately lost on points. The scorecards read 120–108, 117-111 and 115–113 in favor of Ramirez.[1]
Imam vs. Molina
[edit]On February 22, 2020, Imam fought Javier Molina. Imam was outpointed by Molina in an eighth rounder, losing 74–78 on two and 73–79 on the third scorecard.[2]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 25 fights | 22 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 22–3 | Javier Molina | UD | 8 | Feb 22, 2020 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Marcos Mojica | KO | 4 (8), 0:56 | Nov 8, 2019 | Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 23 | Loss | 21–2 | José Ramírez | UD | 12 | Mar 17, 2018 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For vacant WBC light welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Johnny Garcia | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | Nov 11, 2017 | Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Jose Vidal Soto | TKO | 3 (10), 1:46 | Apr 27, 2017 | Casa de los Clubes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Wilfredo Acuna | TKO | 3 (6), 1:11 | Jul 2, 2016 | Teamsters Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 19 | Loss | 18–1 | Adrián Granados | TKO | 8 (10), 2:34 | Nov 28, 2015 | Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Fernando Angulo | KO | 4 (12), 0:56 | Jul 18, 2015 | Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Walter Castillo | UD | 10 | Apr 18, 2015 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. | Retained WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Fidel Maldonado | TKO | 5 (10), 2:59 | Jan 17, 2015 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Santos Benavides | KO | 6 (8), 1:46 | Dec 13, 2014 | Fair Grounds, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Yordenis Ugás | UD | 8 | May 10, 2014 | USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jared Robinson | TKO | 4 (10), 1:59 | Feb 21, 2014 | Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Sergio Perez | KO | 1 (10), 0:52 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacant WBA-NABA (USA) super lightweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jose Antonio Rodriguez | TKO | 2 (10), 2:49 | Oct 19, 2013 | Club Calero, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Miguelo Tavarez | TKO | 2 (8), 3:00 | May 24, 2013 | Club Maquiteria, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jeremy Bryan | TKO | 2 (8), 2:13 | Apr 12, 2013 | Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Alejandro Lebron | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | Mar 9, 2013 | Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Franklin Frias | TKO | 2 (8), 1:52 | Feb 16, 2013 | Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Tony Walker | TKO | 2 (6), 2:59 | Nov 16, 2012 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Kelvin Williams | TKO | 1 (6), 2:59 | Jun 23, 2012 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | John Willoughby | TKO | 2 (4), 1:17 | Apr 14, 2012 | Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Devarise Crayton | TKO | 2 (4), 1:19 | Feb 10, 2012 | Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Joseph Fernandez | TKO | 4 (4), 2:50 | Dec 9, 2011 | Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Christian Steele | UD | 4 | Nov 5, 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ramirez vs Imam - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Christ, Scott (2020-02-22). "Javier Molina outpoints Amir Imam on Wilder-Fury 2 prelims". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Amir Imam from BoxRec (registration required)
- Amir Imam - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live