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Kelson Pinto

Boxing
24-2-0RECORD
22WINS BY KO / TKO
2WINS BY DECISION
26PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full nameKelson Carlos Santos Pinto
NicknameNot added yet
Date of birth26 Nov 1976
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceAracaju, Brazil
Based inNot added yet
Weight classesWelterweight, Light welterweight
TrainersNot added yet
Height179 cm (5′10″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceOrthodox
Years active2000–2006
StatusRetired
Pro debut15 Dec 2000
Last fightWin vs Adriano De Souza, 4 Aug 2006

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Titles and honours

Background

Brazilian boxer who won a silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games and competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics. As a professional he won the WBO Latino and NABO light welterweight titles before challenging Miguel Cotto for the WBO light welterweight title in 2004.

Fight history

26 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeDateLocationNotes
WinAdriano De SouzaTKO14 Aug 2006Ginásio de Esportes Antônio Balbino, Salvador, Brazil
LossVince PhillipsTechnical decision513 Oct 2005Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California, USFor WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
WinCleber LeiteKO15 Aug 2005Ginásio de Esportes Antônio Balbino, Salvador, Brazil
WinJose Marcos do Espirito SantoKO131 May 2005Salvador, Brazil
LossMiguel CottoTKO63:0011 Sep 2004José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, Hato Rey, Puerto RicoFor WBO light welterweight title
WinJose Otavio da SilvaTKO127 Feb 2004Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
WinNelson Felipe dos SantosKO13 Oct 2003Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
WinEmanuel AugustusDecision (unanimous)1017 Jun 2003Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas, US
WinRichard SavageTKO22:2713 Feb 2003Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, USWon vacant NABO light welterweight title
WinVictor Luis FerreiraTKO119 Dec 2002Ginásio de Esportes Antônio Balbino, Salvador, BrazilWBO Latino light welterweight title fight
WinArturo ReyesTKO22 Nov 2002MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
WinNelson Felipe dos SantosKO229 Aug 2002AABB Arena, Recife, Brazil
WinRoger Benito FloresTKO225 Jul 2002Ginásio de Esportes Antônio Balbino, Salvador, Brazil
WinDagoberto NajeraDecision (unanimous)29 Jun 2002Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, US
WinJose Otavio da SilvaTKO29 Jun 2002Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, Brasília, Brazil
WinLuiz FerreiraTKO11 May 2002Ginasio Constantino Constancio Viera, Aracaju, BrazilWon WBO Latino and Brazilian (CNB) light welterweight titles
WinMauro LuceroKO230 Mar 2002Pomona, California, US
WinGustavo TapiaKO216 Mar 2002Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
WinUlisses PereiraKO116 Nov 2001Recife, Brazil
WinDwayne PopeKO12:148 Sep 2001Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US
WinJose Carlos CostaKO131 Jul 2001Lauro de Freitas, BrazilFor CBB welterweight title
WinAnivaldo BispoKO129 Apr 2001Salvador, Brazil
WinCirilo Coronel CamposKO131 Mar 2001Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
WinBalbino dos SantosKO120 Feb 2001
WinJose Inacio de SaKO127 Jan 2001Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, Brasília, Brazil
WinFrancisco Antonio MartinezTKO115 Dec 2000Centro de Espectaculos Modelo, Ciudad Obregón, MexicoPro debut

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