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| Real name | Jason Moses Estrada | |||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Big Six | |||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||
| Born | November 30, 1980 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 27 | |||||||||||||
| Wins | 20 | |||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Draws | 0 | |||||||||||||
| No contests | 1 | |||||||||||||
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Jason Moses Estrada (born November 30, 1980) is an American former professional boxer. He was known for his powerful punches and impressive skills in the ring. Before becoming a professional, Jason was a top amateur boxer. He even competed in the 2004 Olympic Games and won a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.
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Jason Estrada's Boxing Journey
Jason Estrada, also known as "Big Six," started his professional boxing career in 2004. He quickly showed his talent, winning many of his early fights. He won fifteen of his first sixteen matches, which is a great start for any boxer!
Professional Fights and Record
Jason's professional record ended with 20 wins and 6 losses, plus one fight that was declared a "no contest." He fought his last professional match on November 10, 2012. One notable fight was against Alexander Povetkin, an Olympic gold medalist, in Germany in 2009.
Life After Professional Boxing
After his professional boxing career, Jason Estrada stayed involved in the sport he loves. He has taken on new roles, helping other boxers and even promoting events.
Training Future Boxers
Jason owns a place called Big Six Boxing Academy in Providence, Rhode Island. Here, he trains new boxers and helps them improve their skills. He has even helped train some well-known people, like Sam Hyde and YouTuber Brandon Buckingham, for their boxing debuts.
Promoting Exciting Boxing Events
Jason is also a part-owner of a company called Big Six Entertainment, LLC. This company helps organize and promote boxing events. It was started in 2011, showing Jason's dedication to the sport beyond just fighting.
Jason's Personal Life
Jason Estrada has a diverse background, being half-Puerto Rican. He is also a father and has a child named Lennox. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
Jason's Amateur Boxing Achievements
Before turning professional, Jason Estrada had a very successful amateur career. He won many important titles and medals, showing his talent from a young age.
Major Amateur Titles
- He won the United States amateur super heavyweight gold medal three times in a row (2001, 2002, 2003). He was the first super heavyweight to achieve this!
- He also won the National PAL amateur super heavyweight gold medal three times (2001, 2002, 2003).
- He won the National Challenge super heavyweight gold medal three times (2001, 2002, 2003), another record for a boxer.
- In earlier years, he won a silver medal in 2000 and a bronze medal in 1999 at the United States amateur heavyweight championships.
- He won two National Junior Olympics gold medals in 1996 and 1997.
- He also won the National Junior Police Athletic League gold medal in 1997.
- In 2003, USA Boxing named him the Male Boxer of the Year.
- He won a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.
Olympic Games Performance
Jason represented the United States as a super heavyweight boxer at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
- He won his first fight against Ma'afu Hawke from Tonga with a score of 30-11.
- He later lost to Michel López Núñez from Cuba with a score of 7-21.
