Steven Nelson (boxer)

Steven Nelson (born June 4, 1988) is an American professional boxer who has held the WBO-NABO super middleweight title since January 2020.

Steven Nelson
Statistics
Nickname(s)So Cold[1]
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach75 1⁄2 in (192 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1988-06-04) June 4, 1988
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[2]
Total fights17
Wins17
Wins by KO14
Losses0

Professional career

Nelson made his professional debut on March 19, 2016, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Billy Colon at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas.[3]

After compiling a record of 15–0 (12 KOs) he fought for his first professional title, facing Cem Kilic for the vacant WBO-NABO super middleweight title on January 11, 2020 at the Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Nelson captured the title via eighth-round TKO after Kilic's trainer, Buddy McGirt, climbed onto the ring apron to ask referee David Fields to stop the fight to save Kilic from further punishment. Fields obliged and called a halt to the contest at 1 minute 44 seconds into the round. At the time of the stoppage, Nelson had won every round on the judges' scorecards, leading with 70–63.[4]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
17 fights 17 wins 0 losses
By knockout 14 0
By decision 3 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
16 Win 16–0 Cem Kilic TKO 8 (10), 1:44 Jan 11, 2020 Hard Rick Live, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant WBO-NABO super middleweight title
15 Win 15–0 Derrick Findley TKO 4 (10), 0:02 Sep 1, 2019 CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Victor Darocha TKO 7 (8), 2:42 May 25, 2019 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Felipe Romero UD 6 Feb 15, 2019 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Oscar Riojas TKO 4 (6) Oct 13, 2018 CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 DeShon Webster TKO 6 (6), 0:46 Jun 9, 2018 MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mike Sawyer KO 2 (6), 1:24 Mar 31, 2018 Platt Duetsche, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Cesar Ruiz UD 6 Aug 19, 2017 Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Demetrius Walker TKO 3 (6), 1:07 Jul 1, 2017 Ralston Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Gilberto Rubio TKO 2 (6), 0:36 May 20, 2017 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Branden Chevrefils TKO 2 (4), 1:29 Dec 17, 2016 Ralston Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Chris Harris UD 4 Dec 10, 2016 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Reyes Diaz TKO 2 (4), 1:58 Nov 4, 2016 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Tim Meek TKO 4 (4), 0:32 Jul 23, 2016 MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ricky Reed TKO 1 (4), 1:47 May 7, 2016 Ramada Hotel & Convention Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Billy Colon TKO 1 (4), 2:30 Mar 19, 2016 Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas, U.S.

References
  1. Idec, Keith (January 11, 2020). "Steven Nelson: Fight On ESPN 'Chance For World To See Me'". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  2. "Boxing record for Steven Nelson". BoxRec.
  3. "BoxRec: Steven Nelson vs. Billy Colon". boxrec.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  4. Idec, Keith (January 11, 2020). "Steven Nelson Breaks Down, Stops Cem Kilic in Eight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Erik Bazinyan		 WBO-NABO super middleweight champion
January 11, 2020 – present		 Incumbent


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