Brad Pitt (boxer) explained

Brad Pitt
Realname:Bradley Michael Pitt
Nickname:Hollywood
Weight:200lb
Height:1.88 m
Reach:75 in (190 cm)
Birth Date:1981 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia
Style:Orthodox
Total:20
Wins:19
Losses:1
Ko:12

Bradley Michael Pitt (born 8 November 1981), also known as "Hollywood", is an Australian boxer best known for winning the Heavyweight Gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and for qualifying for the 2008 Olympics.

Amateur career

Because of his famous namesake, Brad Pitt is nicknamed "Hollywood".[1] He quit his job as a painter in order to train for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but did not qualify. He returned to painting but again quit, this time to focus on the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[2]

On 6 March 2006, Pitt won the Heavyweight (199 lbs.) gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, after he beat Danny Price in the first round; James Wasao, Awusone Yekeni and Harpreet Singh in the final. In this fight, Pitt was taunted by Singh. Following the taunts, he knocked Singh out in three punches. On 6 August, Pitt lost at the Nationals in Darwin to 2004 Olympian Adam Forsyth 35:45.[3]

At the 2008 World Amateur Boxing Championships Pitt lost his match to Yushan Nijiati. In 2008 Pitt qualified for the Olympics at the Oceanian Championships, beating Adam Forsyth. At the Olympics Pitt was beaten by Mohamed Arjaoui 6:11.

He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Win19―1Jorge Rodriguez OliveraUD10 (10)21 May 2016The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
19Win18―1Vaitele SoiMD3 (3)22 Nov 2014North Shore Event Centre, North Shore, New Zealand
18Win17―1Daniel AmmannUD3 (3)22 Nov 2014North Shore Event Centre, North Shore, New Zealand
17Win16―1Joseph KwadjoUD3 (3)22 Nov 2014North Shore Event Centre, North Shore, New Zealand
16Loss15―1David AlouaKO4 (12), 9 Apr 2014Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaLost IBO Asia Pacific cruiser title
15Win15―0Emosi SolituaKO1 (6), 19 Feb 2014Horden Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
14Win14―0Mosese SoroviTKO2 (6)21 Nov 2012Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
13Win13―0Joel CaseyUD6 (6)18 May 2012The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
12Win12―0Victor OganovTKO5 (12), 18 Nov 2011The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaWon vacant IBO Asia Pacific cruiser title and vacant OPBF cruiser title
11Win11―0Hugo SclarandiKO4 (10), 18 Nov 2011Bruno Gym, Rosebud, Victoria, AustraliaWon vacant Victoria State heavy title
10Win10―0Fatu TuimanonoTKO1 (6), 10 Sep 2011Roxy Hotel, Parramatta, Australia
9Win9―0Eduardo Jesus Oscar RojasTKO2 (6), 5 Aug 2011The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
8Win8―0Daniel AmmannKO2 (10), 12 May 2011The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaWon Australian cruiser title
7Win7―0Joshua HarrisUD6 (6)26 Feb 2011Heartland Events Center, Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
6Win6―0Walter Pupu'aTKO3 (8), 20 Aug 2010Racecourse - Atrium Room, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
5Win5―0Oscar SialeKO3 (6)21 Jul 2010Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
4Win4―0Rasheed BalochKO2 (6), 30 Apr 2010Assyrian Sports & Culture Club, Fairfield Heights, New South Wales, Australia
3Win3―0Helmaloto ManukaileaUD4 (4)27 Nov 2009Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
2Win2―0Atalili FaiTKO2 (6), 13 Nov 2009Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia
1Win1―0Shaun SalisburyKO1 (6), 25 Sep 2009Prestige Warehouse, Port Melbourne, Australia

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy ending for 'Hollywood'. The Age. 25 March 2006 . 11 May 2016.
  2. Web site: The Aussie Pitt. 5 December 2005 .
  3. Web site: Australian Olympic Committee: Forsyth turns tables on Pitt.