Joshua Greer Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joshua Greer Jr. |
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Nickname(s) | Don't Blink |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Reach | 66 in |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
June 13, 1994
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.
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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.
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.