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Joshua Greer Jr.
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Nickname(s) Don't Blink
Rated at
  • Bantamweight
  • Super bantamweight
Height 5 ft 4 in
Reach 66 in
Born (1994-06-13) June 13, 1994 (age 31)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 27
Wins 22
Wins by KO 12
Losses 3
Draws 2

Joshua Kyle Greer Jr., born on June 13, 1994, is an American professional boxer. He is known by his exciting nickname, "Don't Blink." In 2019, Joshua held an important boxing title: the WBO-NABO bantamweight title.

Joshua Greer Jr.'s Boxing Journey

Joshua Greer Jr. started his professional boxing career on September 26, 2015. In his very first fight, he won against Luis Guerrero. He achieved this victory in the second round by a "technical knockout," often called a TKO. A TKO happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer can't safely continue.

Winning Important Titles

Joshua Greer Jr. continued to fight and win. He faced Nikolai Potapov for the WBO-NABO bantamweight title. Joshua won this match and became the champion. He successfully defended his title against another strong boxer, Antonio Nieves. This means he kept his championship belt.

Memorable Knockout Moments

In 2017, Joshua Greer Jr. had a knockout that was truly special. His knockout of James Gordon-Smith was so impressive that it was chosen as a finalist for "knockout of the year" by espn.com. This shows how powerful and exciting his fights can be.

Joshua Greer Jr.'s Boxing Record

Joshua Greer Jr. has had many professional fights. His boxing record shows how many times he has won, lost, or had a draw.

Professional record summary
27 fights 22 wins 3 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 10 3
Draws 2

He has fought 27 times in total. Out of these fights, he has won 22 matches. Twelve of his wins were by knockout, which means he ended the fight early. He has had 3 losses and 2 draws, where neither boxer won.

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