Chris Pearson (boxer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chris Pearson |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Chris Pearson |
| Nickname(s) | Sweat Pea |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Born | November 12, 1990 Dayton, Ohio, USA |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Chris Pearson (born November 12, 1990) is a former amateur boxer and now a professional boxer from the United States. He competes in the Middleweight division. Chris is also known by his nickname, "Sweat Pea." He signed a contract with Al Haymon, a well-known manager in boxing, who also works with famous boxers like Floyd Mayweather Jr..
Chris Pearson's Amateur Boxing Journey
Before becoming a professional, Chris Pearson was a very successful amateur boxer. An amateur boxer competes for fun or experience, often without getting paid, and usually wears headgear. Chris was a "southpaw," which means he fights with his right hand and foot forward, making him a left-handed boxer. He had an amazing amateur record of 93 wins and only 8 losses!
Chris won many important titles as an amateur:
- He was the 2009 Police Athletic League (PAL) national champion.
- He beat four boxers who had competed in the Olympics, including Yamaguichi Florentino from Brazil and Bakhyt Sarsekbayev from Kazakhstan, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- He spent time fighting for the L.A. Matadors, a special team in the World Series of Boxing.
Here are some of his other big wins:
- U.S. National Amateur Middleweight Champion
- 2-time Silver Gloves Champion
- 4-time Jr Golden Gloves Champion
- 8-time State Fair Champion
- Jr Olympic Bronze Medalist
- Ringside World Champion
- National PAL Champion
Becoming a Professional Boxer
After a great amateur career, Chris Pearson decided to become a professional boxer. Professional boxers compete for money and usually don't wear headgear.
Chris had a perfect start to his professional career on November 26, 2011. He fought at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. This fight was part of a bigger boxing event. Chris won his first professional fight by knocking out his opponent, Steven Chadwick, in the very first round!
He continued his winning streak on February 25, 2012. He quickly defeated Jeremy Wood in just one round. This fight was also part of a big boxing show.
As of May 2019, Chris Pearson's professional record was 19 wins and 2 losses. This means he won 19 fights and lost only 2.
