Amir Imam

Amir Imam (born November 5, 1990) is an American professional boxer who challenged once for the WBC super lightweight title in 2018.

Amir Imam
Statistics
Real nameAmir Imam
Nickname(s)Young Master
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10 1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1990-11-05) November 5, 1990
Albany, New York, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO19
Losses3

Professional career

Imam turned professional in 2011 and won 18 consecutive fights before getting stopped by Adrián Granados. 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.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
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 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant WBC super lightweight 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.

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