Elijah Pierce (boxer)
Elijah Pierce | |
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| Born | Elijah Pierce September 30, 1996 Midwest City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.73 |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 2 |
Elijah Pierce (born September 30, 1996) is an American super bantamweight division contender and professional boxer.
Amateur career
[edit]Pierce, born in Midwest City, Oklahoma, fought in regional championships at the United States as an amateur, he gained victories against a handful of boxers such as former World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight champion Rolando Romero, he also has plenty of losses, with the likes of Hector Tanajara Jr..[1] He also fondly recalls a rivalry with top prospect Bruce Carrington in an interview.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Early years
[edit]On July 23, 2016, Pierce began his professional career as a lightweight and made his debut match against Deartie Tucker in Remington Park, Oklahoma City. In the fight, Tucker weighed 139 pounds (63.05 kilograms), whilst Pierce weighed 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) lighter, Pierce won via 1st round TKO, finishing the bout within 2 minutes and 49 seconds.[3]
Pierce moved down to the super featherweight division in his third bout against debutant Xavier Siller, Pierce won via third round TKO. Pierce returned to the lightweight division against journeyman Anthony Dave he would move back to the lightweight division in a victory against journeyman Anthony Dave, Pierce won via second-round KO, on his next bout, however, Pierce moved down division again defeating undefeated Mexican Calendario Alejandro Rochin.[3]
Pierce vs. Cabrera
[edit]After amassing a record of 8–0, 7 KOs, Pierce moved to the featherweight division. On June 9, 2018, Pierce gambeld his undefeated status against fellow undefeated compatriot Giovanni Cabrera at the Emerald Queen Casino located in Tacoma, Washington, Pierce concedes his first loss as Cabrera scores a 10-round unanimous decision victory.[3][4]
Pierce vs. Gonzalez
[edit]11 moths later, on May 17, 2019, Pierce was scheduled against 12–0, 9 KOs prospect Irvin Gonzalez, prior to the fight, Pierce was a +1000 underdog, Pierce proved the odds-maker wrong as scored a huge upset, dropping Gonzalez two times in the opening round en route to stopping Gonzalez in the third round.[5]
Pierce vs. Segawa
[edit]On September 28, 2019, Pierce was matched against Ugandan prospect Sulaiman Segawa, Pierce lost for the second time with a close majority decision, whilst Segawa improved to 13 wins with 2 defeats.[3][6]
After improving to 12–2, 11 KOs, Pierce fought undefeated Jesse Garcia who used to be promoted by Top Rank on June 4, 2022 in Houston, Texas, Pierce wins via 3rd round TKO.[7] Supposedly, Pierce was to fight Filipino regional challenger Joseph Ambo, however, the bout wasn't continued,[7] Pierce instead fought American Ryizeemmion Ford, Pierce won via majority decision.[3]
On October 15, 2022 in Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover, Maryland, Pierce won the vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight title on Pierce's debut in the super bantamweight division with a second-round knockout against Washington D.C.-based Daron Williams.[8][9] On November 19, 2022, Pierce defeated veteran Juan Carlos Peña via 2nd round TKO in Oklahoma City.[10]
Rise up the ranks
[edit]Pierce vs. Williams
[edit]On April 22, 2023, Pierce was scheduled with former WBO World title-challenger Tramaine Williams for the vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight strap in a 10-rounder bout in Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, Pierce upsets Williams scoring a unanimous decision victory with 2 judges scoring 97–93 and 1 judge scoring 96–94.[3][11]
Pierce vs. Plania
[edit]On August 4, 2023, Pierce dueled Filipino challenger and former IBF North American champion Mike Plania to headline Overtime Elite-based Overtime Boxing (OTX) Summer Boxing Series in Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia.[12] After Plania being in much control of the fight, Pierce bounced back with a one-punch KO in the third round that concluded the fight.[13]
Pierce vs. Villanueva
[edit]On March 29, 2024, Pierce fought ex-ALA Promotions stalwart ring veteran Arthur Villanueva in Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia,[14] Pierce survived a second-round knockdown, but Pierce was able to stand up and avenged the ensuing round, eventually, Pierce stopped Villanueva in the fourth round.[15]
Pierce vs. Sanmartin
[edit]On August 30, 2024, Pierce was scheduled against Colombian veteran Jose Sanmartin for the vacant WBA Continental Americas super bantamweight title,[16] Pierce won via unanimous decision.[17]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 22 fights | 20 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 16 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | José Sanmartín | UD | 10 | Aug 30, 2024 | Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | Won vacant WBA Continental Americas super bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Arthur Villanueva | TKO | 4 (8), 2:57 | Mar 29, 2024 | Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Mike Plania | KO | 3 (8), 0:22 | Aug 4, 2023 | Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Tramaine Williams | UD | 10 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Juan Carlos Peña | TKO | 2 (6), 2:17 | Nov 19, 2022 | Farmer's Market, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Daron Williams | KO | 2 (8), 1:43 | Oct 15, 2022 | Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover, Maryland, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Ryizeemmion Ford | MD | 6 | Jun 17, 2022 | Euclid Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Jesse Garcia | TKO | 3 (8), 1:08 | Jun 4, 2022 | GSH Events Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Luis Valdés Peña | KO | 1 (6), 0:39 | Mar 12, 2022 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Mike Fowler | TKO | 2 (6), 1:19 | Aug 14, 2021 | World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Anthony Zender | TKO | 2 (6), 2:50 | Mar 27, 2021 | Cosmopolitan Lounge, Decatur, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 11 | Loss | 9–2 | Sulaiman Segawa | MD | 8 | Sep 28, 2019 | Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | Lost WBC Silver featherweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Irvin Gonzalez | TKO | 3 (8), 2:12 | May 17, 2019 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Silver featherweight title |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Giovanni Cabrera | UD | 10 | Jun 9, 2018 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Anthony Napunyi | KO | 4 (6), 1:10 | Nov 4, 2017 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Divante Jones | RTD | 3 (6), 3:00 | Sep 2, 2017 | Laney High School, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Calendario Alejandro Rochin | UD | 6 | May 6, 2017 | Capitol Hill High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Anthony Dave | KO | 2 (4), 2:57 | Apr 1, 2017 | Tara Center, Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Demetrius Wilson | KO | 4 (4), 1:41 | Feb 4, 2017 | Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Xavier Siller | TKO | 3 (4), 2:00 | Jan 19, 2017 | Criterion Event Center, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Antonio Cruz | TKO | 4 (4), 2:40 | Oct 1, 2016 | Firelake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Deartie Tucker | TKO | 1 (4), 2:49 | Jul 23, 2016 | Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "BoxRec: Elijah Pierce (box-am)". boxrec.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ TRU SCHOOL SPORTS (January 1, 2024). "ELIJAH PIERCE FONDLY RECALLS AMATEUR RIVALRY WITH BRUCE CARRINGTON". youtube.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "BoxRec: Elijah Pierce (box-pro)". boxrec.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Ketelle, Lucas (July 2, 2024). "Giovanni Cabrera Q&A: I'm gonna make it tricky for William Zepeda". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Christ, Scott (May 17, 2019). "Broadway Boxing results: Mykquan Williams wins main event, Elijah Pierce upsets Irvin Gonzalez". badlefthook.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Greisman, David (August 27, 2024). "Bruce Carrington Talks Sulaiman Segawa, Angelo Leo, Rafael Espinoza and Naoua Inoue". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Pierce destroys Garcia in the Main Event in Houston". philboxing.com. June 8, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ RANDOM HITS (October 13, 2022). "Elijah Pierce vs. Daron Williams For WBC Silver at Live Casino Hotel Maryland". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ RANDOM HITS (October 18, 2022). "Elijah Pierce Blasts Out Daron Williams For WBC Regional Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Gracia, Felix (November 22, 2022). "ELIJAH PIERCE STOPS JUAN CARLOS PENA IN TWO ROUNDS". itrboxing.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Abrams, Marc (April 23, 2024). "Pierce upsets Williams, Booker silences Aduku as both capture vacant WBC championships Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena". 15rounds.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Parekh, Anish (August 4, 2023). "Top super-bantamweught prospect Elijah Pierce faces Mike Plania on OTX Summer Boxing Series". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Akopyan, Manouk (August 4, 2023). "Overtime Boxing (OTX) Results: Elijah Pierce Stuns Mike Plania With One-Punch KO". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (March 21, 2024). "Villanueva retuns to US for fight vs Pierce". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (March 30, 2024). "Villanueva decks American foe, but losses via 4th round stoppage". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Milano, Jesús (August 27, 2024). "Pierce vs. Sanmartin on Friday in Atlanta". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Ketelle, Lucas (August 31, 2024). "Elijah Pierce digs deep, decisions Jose Sanmartin on OTX Boxing 10". boxingscene.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Elijah Pierce from BoxRec (registration required)