Luís Arias (boxer)


Luís Arias is an American professional boxer.

Amateur career

Arias was born in Milwaukee to a Nicaraguan mother and a Cuban father. He took up boxing at 8, at the United Community Center under Israel "Shorty" Acosta. He was the 2008 and 2010 U.S. national champion at middleweight. He's also won a gold medal at the National PAL Champion, an AIBA Youth World Championships bronze medal, and a Silver medal at the National Golden Gloves. Arias finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 140-25.

Professional career

Arias is a promotional free agent, working most recently with Mayweather Promotions. Arias made his debut on November 2012, beating Josh Thorpe via unanimous decision in a four-round bout. On August 2016, Arias defeated Darryl Cunninham for the USBA middleweight title. Arias fought Arif Magomedov on the undercard of Ward-Kovalev II. Arias dropped Magomedov with a right hand in round 5. Magomedov got up, but after Arias landed another big shot, the referee stopped the contest to give Arias a TKO victory.
In 2017, Arias fought Daniel Jacobs on November 11 at the Nassau Coliseum. The fight served as one of the final main event boxing matches on HBO. Jacobs defeated Arias by unanimous decision. Per Nielsen Media Research, Jacobs-Arias was among the top 20 most watched premium cable fights in 2017.. After the Jacobs fight, Arias and Roc Nation amicably parted ways. In 2018, Arias squared off against two-time world title challenger Gabriel Rosado live on DAZN and the two battled to a split draw.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Loss18–2–1 Luke KeelerPTS10Aug 3, 2019 Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
21Draw18–1–1 Gabriel RosadoSD12Nov 17, 2018 Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.For vacant WBO Latino middleweight title
20Loss18–1 Daniel JacobsUD12Nov 11, 2017 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
19Win18–0 Arif MagomedovTKO5, 1:16Jun 17, 2017 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA middleweight title
18Win17–0 Scott SigmonUD10Mar 31, 2017 Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA middleweight title
17Win16–0 Darryl CunninghamTKO4, 1:41Aug 20, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Won vacant IBF-USBA middleweight title
16Win15–0 Jorge SilvaTKO3, 2:38Jun 4, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15Win14–0 Gilberto PereiraUD10Mar 4, 2016 Express Live!, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
14Win13–0 Dionisio MirandaMD8Dec 5, 2015 Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
13Win12–0 Yoryi EstrellaKO1, 1:53Aug 15, 2015 Mana Studios, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12Win11–0 Tony BrinsonKO3, 2:01Jun 20, 2015 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
11Win10–0 Zachariah KelleyDQ2 Mar 14, 2015 Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico
10Win9–0 Angel MartinezUD8Aug 30, 2014 Pearl Theatre, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
98–0 Dashon JohnsonMD8Feb 28, 2014 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0 Cameron AllenKO2, 2:37Dec 6, 2013 Little Creek Casino, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
7Win7–0 James WinchesterUD6Sep 14, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0 Latif MundyUD6Jul 19, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0 DonYil LivingstonMD6May 4, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0 Arsenio TerrazasKO1, 1:55Mar 2, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0 Edgar PerezTKO1, 2:23Feb 23, 2013 Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0 Joshua RobertsonTKO2, 2:48Feb 2, 2013 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0 Josh ThorpeUD4Nov 10, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.