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Antonio Nieves

Antonio Nieves

“Carita”
Boxing record: 20-4-2 (11)
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Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Best fights of Antonio Nieves

Over 11 years as a professional, Antonio Nieves has compiled a 20-4-2 (11) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Antonio Nieves loses to Naoya Inoue via KO

    On September 9, 2017 Antonio Nieves fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO super flyweight title. Nieves was 30 years old with a record of 17-1-2, and Inoue was 24 with a record of 13-0. Nieves was coming off a loss, while Inoue was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Inoue stopped Nieves via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.

  2. 2. Antonio Nieves draws with Stephon Young

    On June 20, 2015 Antonio Nieves faced Stephon Young. Nieves was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and Young was 26 with a record of 13-0-1. Nieves was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Young was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.