Steven Wilcox is a Canadian professional boxer.

Steven Wilcox
Born
NationalityCanadian
Other namesThe Piranha
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height181 cm (5 ft 11+12 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights17
Wins15
Wins by KO5
Losses1
Draws1

Background edit

Wilcox started boxing at the age of 11 and, by 21, was a full-time professional boxer. [citation needed]

Wilcox won the Canadian lightweight championship in 2013, scoring an eighth-round TKO, as Wilcox defeated journeyman Marcel Maillet Jr. to win his first pro belt.[1] He turned pro in 2012[2] after defeating Nicolas Valcourt in February 2011 (and an amateur career with over 180 fights).

WBA-NABA Super Lightweight Champion edit

On October 1, 2016 Steven Wilcox defeated Jesus Kibunde Kakonge in a 10 round unanimous decision bout in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at the Hamilton Convention Centre for the "Fights4TheCure" charity, presented by Dan Otter.[3][4] Wilcox became the WBA-NABA[5] Super Lightweight champion.

C.P.B.C Light Welterweight Rankings[6] edit

Steven Wilcox is currently ranked 4th in the Light Welterweight division/Canadian Professional Boxing Council[7]

Professional boxing record edit

15 wins (5 knockouts), 1 losses, 1 draws, 0 no contests[8]
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 15-1-1   Jesus Kibunde Kakonge UD 12 2016-10-01   Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 14-1-1   Juan Bedolla Orozco UD 8 2016-07-28   The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 13-1-1   Pedro Navarrete UD 8 2016-03-12   Tohu, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 12-1-1   Luis Armando Juarez UD 8 2015-08-29   Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Draw 11-1-1   Michael Gadbois MD 8 2015-04-14   Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 11-1-0   Jacek Wylezol UD 8 2014-12-13   Club de boxe de l’est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 10-1-0   Imre Nagy RTD 7(10) 2014-07-26   Festival Arena, Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada
Win 9-1-0   Saul Mendoza UD 6 2014-05-03   Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Loss 8-1-0   Christian Uruzquieta SD 8 2013-11-30   Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Win 8-0-0   Marcel Maillet Jr TKO 8(10) 2013-08-24   Africville Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 7-0-0   Raffaele Laezza UD 10 2013-06-01   Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Win 6-0-0   David Kis TKO 4(8) 2013-02-02   Moncton Lions Club, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Win 5-0-0   Harrison McBain UD 6 2012-12-01   Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Win 4-0-0   Carlos Martinez TKO 6 2012-10-26   Holiday Inn, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada
Win 3-0-0   Sandor Horvath TKO 6 2012-09-08   Hershey Centre, Mississauga,Ontario, Canada
Win 2-0-0   David Aucoin UD 6 2012-05-12   Hershey Centre, Mississauga,Ontario, Canada
Win 1-0-0   Nicolas Valcourt TKO 4 2012-02-11   Hershey Centre, Mississauga,Ontario, Canada

References edit

  1. ^ Wilcox, Steven (October 6, 2013). "Wilcox wins first pro title". Newspaper – via TheSpec.com.
  2. ^ "Saturday 11 February 2012 - BoxRec" – via Boxrec.com.
  3. ^ "Boxing News: Canadian promoter optimistic for June event » March 5, 2022". fightnews.com. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  4. ^ Bowes, Gord (2016-09-16). "Fights for a Cure boxing night will raise money for Hamilton's Camp Trillium". HamiltonNews.com. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  5. ^ "WBA-NABA Official Website".
  6. ^ "C.P.B.C. - Canadian Rankings". canadianboxingcouncil.com. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  7. ^ "C.P.B.C. - Steven Wilcox". canadianboxingcouncil.com. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  8. ^ "Steven Wilcox.- Boxer". Boxrec.com.