Amir Imam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amir Imam |
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| Real name | Amir Imam |
| Nickname(s) | Young Master |
| Rated at | Light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10+1/2 in |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | November 5, 1990 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| 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.
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Professional career
Imam vs. Granados
Imam turned professional in 2011 and won 18 consecutive fights before getting stopped by Adrián Granados.
Imam vs. Ramirez
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.
Imam vs. Molina
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.
Professional boxing record
| 25 fights | 22 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 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. |
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