Bruce Carrington is an American professional boxer who is regarded by The Ring magazine as one of the best prospects in the sport.
Bruce Carrington | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 April 1997 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Shu Shu |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 11 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
Early life edit
Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn Carrington admitted his parents did a very good job from keeping him away from gang activities.[1]
Amateur career edit
Carrington had a very successful amateur career winning the New York City Golden Gloves in 2017 and Olympic Trials in 2020. However, due to COVID-19 Carrington decided to turn pro.[2] He finished his amateur career with a record of 255 wins, 31 losses.[3]
Professional career edit
Carrington made his debut on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder on January 28, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena. He won comfortably on points in a 4 rounder.[4] In 2023 Carrington won the The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year.[5]
Professional boxing record edit
| 11 fights | 11 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Bernard Angelo Torres | TKO | 4 (10), 2:59 | 16 Feb 2024 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York | |
| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Jason Sanchez | TKO | 2 (10), 2:59 | 9 Dec 2023 | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Angel Antonio Contreras | PTS | 8 | 26 Aug 2023 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Luis Porozo | TKO | 8 (8), 2:17 | 10 Jun 2023 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York | |
| 7 | Win | 7-0 | Brandon Chambers | KO | 2 (8), 2:46 | 8 Apr 2023 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Juan Antonio Lopez | PTS | 6 | 14 Jan 2023 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jose Argel | PTS | 6 | 23 Sep 2022 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Adrian Leyva | TKO | 6 (6), 0:01 | 18 Jun 2022 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Yeuri Andujar | KO | 5 (6), 0:51 | 19 Mar 2023 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Steven Brown | KO | 2 (4), 0:43 | 29 Jan 2022 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Cesar Cantu | PTS | 4 | 9 Oct 2021 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
References edit
- ^ Schwartz, Jared (7 December 2023). "Bruce Carrington overcame Brownsville trauma to become lauded prospect". NY Post. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Who Is Bruce Carrington, the Ring Magazine's 2023 Prospect of the Year? Age, Height, Boxing Record and More". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "NEW FACES: BRUCE CARRINGTON". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington shines in professional debut". boxen247.com. 1 April 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: BRUCE CARRINGTON ON WINNING PROSPECT OF THE YEAR, FACING BERNARD TORRES AT MSG". ringtv.com. 1 April 2024.