Steve Rolls facts for kids

Steve Rolls is a professional boxer from Canada. He is known for his powerful punches and has competed in several weight classes, including middleweight.

Steve Rolls' Boxing Journey

Starting as an Amateur Boxer

Steve Rolls was a part of the Canadian National Boxing Team in 2009 and 2010. During his time as an amateur boxer, he had a great record, winning 83 matches and only losing 14.

In September 2009, Steve traveled to Milan, Italy, for a big event called the AIBA Men's Boxing Championship. This is a major competition for amateur boxers from all over the world. Steve did very well, winning his first two fights. He then faced a tough opponent, Vijender Singh from India, who had won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. Steve lost that match, but reaching the round of 16 in such a big championship was a huge achievement. It showed he was one of the best, earning him a world ranking of No. 12.

Becoming a Professional Boxer

After his successful amateur career, Steve Rolls became a professional boxer. This means he started fighting for money and titles, often in longer matches. He has had many exciting fights throughout his career.

Steve has won 22 professional fights, with 12 of those wins coming by knockout (KO). This means he hit his opponent so hard they couldn't continue. He has also had 4 losses.

Some of his notable fights include:

• In 2018, Steve won the USBA middleweight title. This was a big step in his professional career.
• In 2019, he fought against a very famous boxer named Gennady Golovkin at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was a challenging fight against one of the best in the world.
• In 2022, Steve won the vacant IBF North American middleweight title, showing he was a top contender in his region.
• He has also fought against other well-known boxers like Edgar Berlanga and Austin Williams.

Steve Rolls continues to train and compete, showing great dedication to the sport of boxing.