Antonio Nieves


Antonio Jose Nieves is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO junior bantamweight title in 2017.

Amateur career

Nieves is a multiple-time Cleveland Golden Gloves open champion and was national runner-up in 2011.

Regional title

As Nieves rose in the rankings he defeated multiple-time world title challenger Lorenzo Trejo. He defeated Oscar Mojica to win the North American Boxing Organization bantamweight title.
On March 10, 2017 Nieves defend his NABO title against Nikolai Potapov on ShoBox. He lost the defense by split decision.

World title attempt

Nieves fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO junior bantamweight world title. He lost by 6th round technical knockout due to a corner stoppage.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss19–3–2 Joshua Greer Jr.UD10Oct 26, 2019 Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas and WBO–NABO bantamweight titles
23Win19–2–2 José Alfredo RodríguezTKO2, 1:11Jun 8, 2019 Northfield, Ohio, U.S.
22Win18–2–2 Christian EsquivelKO3, 0:56Jul 28, 2018 Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
21Loss17–2–2 Naoya InoueRTD6, 3:00Sep 9, 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.For WBO junior bantamweight title
20Loss17–1–2 Nikolai Potapov10Mar 10, 2017 MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Lost WBO–NABO bantamweight title
19Win17–0–2 Szilveszter AjtaiTKO2, 0:46Nov 26, 2016 Firebird Athletic Center, Bedford, Ohio, U.S.
18Draw16–0–2 Alejandro SantiagoSD10Aug 19, 2016 Rhinos Stadium, Rochester, New York, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO bantamweight title
17Win16–0–1 Oscar MojicaUD10Jun 18, 2016 Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO bantamweight title
16Win15–0–1 Tibor NadoriKO3 Feb 13, 2016 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
15Win14–0–1 Lorenzo TrejoKO1, 2:34Nov 25, 2015 Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–0–1 Tae Woong JungUD6Sep 5, 2015 Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Draw12–0–1 Stephon Young8Jun 20, 2015 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
12Win12–0 Gabor MolnarKO1, 1:57Jun 6, 2015 Presque Isle Downs and Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Win11–0 Saul TejadaUD8Mar 28, 2015 Resorts World Casino, Queens, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0 DeWayne Wisdom5 Dec 20, 2014 Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0 Jovany FuentesUD6Nov 14, 2014 CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Win8–0 Justin LopezUD6Aug 15, 2014 Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
7Win7–0 Angel CarvajalTKO6, 0:54Jul 11, 2014 Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win6–0 Adalberto TapiaKO1, 2:59May 17, 2014 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
5Win5–0 Brian Raglin1, 1:28Nov 30, 2013 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
4Win4–0 Hector Gonzalez3, 1:41Apr 20, 2013 Coliseo Manuel Iguina, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
3Win3–0 Rafael GramajoUD4Nov 24, 2012 Premier Soccer Academy, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
2Win2–0 Jesus Gonzales4May 19, 2012 La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0 DeWayne Wisdom4Nov 12, 2011 La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Personal life

He works for PNC Bank as a personal banker. He lost his sister in October, 2016 as a murder victim.