George Arias (boxer)


George Arias is a retired Brazilian heavyweight boxer based in São Paulo. His professional record stands at 56 wins and 16 losses in 72 bouts.

Professional career

Arias faced boxers such as Kubrat Pulev, Hughie Fury, Taras Bidenko, Owen Beck, Sinan Şamil Sam and Juan Carlos Gomez. All but Gomez failed to stop Arias.
He started his career at Cruiserweight, having a short against WBO Cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson in January 2001 losing by a lopsided unanimous decision.
He fought on the undercard of an IBF title match between Chris Byrd vs Evander Holyfield on December 14, 2002 against former NABF champion Fres Oquendo, losing by 11th round TKO.
On 6 September 2008, Arias faced former Olympic Gold medalist Audley Harrison at the MEN Arena in Manchester, live on Sky Box Office, on the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Breidis Prescott. but lost on points 94 to 98. He only had a 4-day notice to the bout after Martin Rogan had pulled out with injury.
Arias is a former Brazilian and South American heavyweight title holder. As of 2009 he was preparing himself to make an assault toward the world title but this time with the professional help of investors, however this never came to pass and he never received a shot at a world Heavyweight title. He works as a personal trainer.
He retired after a 2nd round TKO defeat at the hand of Zhang Junlong.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
72Loss56–16 Zhang JunlongTKO2, 0:4711 Apr 2016Jinghong, China.png" />For vacant WBA Oceania Heavyweight title
71Loss56–15 Carlos TakamUD828 Nov 2015Torino, Italy.png" />
70Loss56–14 Kubrat PulevUD817 Oct 2015 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
69Loss56–13 Hughie FuryPTS1025 Jul 2015 Derby Arena, Derby, United Kingdom
68Win56–12 Leonardo De MouraUD811 May 2015Ginásio de Esportes, Pacaembu, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight Title
67Loss55–12 Denis BoytsovUD86 Dec 2014 Large EWE Arena, Oldenburg, Germany
66Win55–11 Mateus Roberto OsorioKO3, 1:467 Jun 2014Ginásio Municipal, Capivari, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
65Win54–11 Adilson Da Silva SantosKO8 10 May 2014Ginasio Rebouças, Santos, Brazil.png" />
64Win53–11 Paulo RamosKO1 4 May 2013Itatiba, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
63Win52–11 Adilson Da Silva SantosKO2, 2:5919 Jan 2013Adler Max Vinhedo, Itatiba, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
62Win51–11 Cesar Estigarribia CaneteTKO1, 1:5329 Jun 2012Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />
61Win50–11 Bruno Lucas Moreira de OliveiraTKO1, 2:1227 Mar 2012Ginasio Baby Barione, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Won Brazilian Heavyweight title
60Win49–11 Lisandro Ezequiel DiazTKO2, 2:5018 Mar 2011Buenos Aires, Argentina.png" />Defended South American Heavyweight Title
59Win48–11 Roberto MartinsRTD5, 0:0427 Nov 2010Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
58Win47–11 Emilio Ezequiel ZarateDQ10, 2:1020 Nov 2010Defended South American Heavyweight title
57Win46–11 Saul FarahRTD2, 0:4031 Jul 2010Defended South American Heavyweight title
56Win45–11 Kleber Giovanne Souza PereiraTKO2, 0:5010 Apr 2010Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
55Win44–11 Ademar Leonardo CorreaKO2, 2:1612 Dec 2009Ibitinga, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Won vacant Brazilian Heavyweight title
54Win43–11 Jairo KusunokiUD1221 Mar 2009Defended South American Heavyweight title
53Win42–11 Cesar Gustavo AcevedoTKO4, 1:328 Nov 2008Won South American Heavyweight title
52Loss41–11 Audley HarrisonPTS106 Sep 2008
51Loss41–10 Taras BydenkoUD1220 Oct 2007Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.png" />For WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight title
50Win41–9 Renilson Dos SantosKO1, 1:1131 Aug 2007Ginasio Municipal de Esportes, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
49Win40–9 Mauro Aparecido GomesKO2 3 Aug 2007Ribeirao Bonito, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
48Win39–9 Gilton Dos SantosRTD5, 0:0121 Apr 2007Won vacant Brazilian Heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBC Mundo Hispano Intercontinental Heavyweight title
47Win38–9 Valtencir FrancaTKO2 23 Sep 2006
46Loss37–9 Sinan Şamil SamUD128 Apr 2006Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.png" />For vacant WBC International Heavyweight Title
45Win37–8 Victor Luis FerreiraTKO3 25 Nov 2005Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />
44Win36–8 Robson Bispo PizaKO2, 2:0029 Oct 2005Cajamar, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
43Win35–8 Luiz DelminoTKO2, 1:2724 Sep 2005Monte Mor, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Won vacant Brazilian Heavyweight title
42Loss34–8 Juan Carlos GomezKO4, 2:2728 May 2005Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.png" />
41Win34–7 Steffen NielsenKO3, 1:5915 Apr 2005Copenhagen, Denmark.png" />
40Win33–7 Daniel Silva FrankKO3, 2:487 Dec 2004Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
39Win32–7 Luiz Aparecido Dos Santos1027 Nov 2003Santana de Parnaíba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.png" />Won vacant Brazilian Heavyweight title
38Loss31–7 Owen BeckUD1220 Sep 2003Uncasville, Connecticut, United States.png" />For vacant WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title
37Loss31–6 Fabrice TiozzoUD88 Mar 2003Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France.png" />
36Loss31–5 Fres OquendoTKO11 14 Dec 2002Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.png" />For vacant WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title
35Win31–4 Daniel Silva FrankPTS1030 Oct 2001Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
34Win30–4 Gilton Dos SantosTKO5 22 Mar 2001Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
33Loss29–4 Johnny NelsonUD1227 Jan 2001York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom.png" />For WBO World Cruiserweight title
32Loss29–3 Marcelo Fabian DominguezUD104 Nov 2000Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires, Argentina.png" />
31Win29–2 Edegar Da SilvaTKO4, 2:2015 Aug 2000
30Win28–2 Laerte ResendeTKO6 20 Jun 2000Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
29Win27–2 Pedro Daniel FrancoUD1225 Apr 2000Won vacant WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title
28Win26–2 Marcos CelestinoKO4 4 Apr 2000Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
27Win25–2 Laerte ResendeTKO4 29 Feb 2000Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
26Win24–2 Egidio Amaro Da CostaKO2 8 Feb 2000Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
25Win23–2 Egidio Amaro Da CostaKO2 23 Dec 1999Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
24Win22–2 Carlos BarceleteTKO6 31 Aug 1999Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
23Loss21–2 Oscar Angel GomezTKO10 9 Jul 1999San Julian, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.png" />For WBO Latino Cruiserweight title;
Lost South American Cruiserweight title
22Win21–1 Ivan Aparecido RosaPTS1022 Jun 1999Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
21Loss20–1 Oscar Angel GomezKO8, 2:5030 Mar 1999Lost WBO Latino Cruiserweight title
20Win20–0 Marcos CelestinoTKO5 2 Feb 1999Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
19Win19–0 Elmo Mamede De CarvalhoPTS101 Dec 1998Defended Brazilian Heavyweight title
18Win18–0 Miguel Angel Medina BurgosPTS126 Oct 1998Retained WBO Latino Cruiserweight title;
Won vacant South American Cruiserweight title
17Win17–0 Elmo Mamede De CarvalhoTKO9 8 Sep 1998Won Brazilian Heavyweight title
16Win16–0 Luiz Augusto FerreiraUD1030 Jun 1998Won vacant Brazilian Cruiserweight title
15Win15–0 Josemir De OliveiraTKO4 2 Jun 1998
14Win14–0 Miguel Angel Antonio AguirrePTS1221 Apr 1998Defended WBO Latino Cruiserweight title
13Win13–0 Genival GalvaoKO1 7 Apr 1998
12Win12–0 Hernan Raul Perez RamosPTS1024 Mar 1998
11Win11–0 Carlos Alberto CerdanPTS1024 Jan 1998Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil.png" />
10Win10–0 Sergio Daniel MeraniPTS121 Dec 1997Won vacant WBO Latino Cruiserweight title
9Win9–0 Antonio Fernando Caldas, Jr.TKO6 28 Oct 1997
8Win8–0 Argemiro Antonio Dos SantosTKO5 31 Aug 1997
7Win7–0 Carlos LezcanoKO3 12 Jun 1997
6Win6–0 Luis Alberto Musa PereyraKO8 27 May 1997
5Win5–0 Victor Luis Britos SamudioKO5 15 Apr 1997
4Win4–0 Robson Silva dos SantosKO2 4 Mar 1997
3Win3–0 Silvano De Castro5 4 Feb 1997
2Win2–0 Fernando Gonzaga412 Nov 1996
1Win1–0 Sergio Lopez1 15 Oct 1996Professional debut