Erik Bazinyan Explained

Erik Bazinyan
Nickname:Bzo
Weight:Super Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Height:1.85 m
Nationality:
  • Canadian
  • Armenian
Birth Date:1995 5, df=y
Birth Place:Yerevan, Armenia
Style:Orthodox
Total:33
Wins:32
Ko:23
Losses:0
Draws:1

Erik Bazinyan (born 21 May 1995) Is an Armenian-born, Canadian-based boxer who holds the NABF and NABA super middleweight titles. He resides in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

Biography

Erik Bazinyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia and currently resides on Laval, Quebec, Canada, Erik Bazinyan states that he had an Amateur career with a record of 108 wins and 1 loss, Bazinyan lost his Father in 2022 which made him focus on his family before returning to boxing in February 2023.[1]

Professional career

Early career

Bazinyan began his career as a light heavyweight, winning his first seven fights in the division from 2014 to 2015 as an 18 to 19 years old. On 27 March 2015, Bazinyan moved down to super middleweight and knocked Morgan Le Gal in the 5th round of their match.

Bazinyan vs. Schwartz

On 3 September 2016, Bazinyan fought Aro Schwartz for the vacant WBO Youth super middleweight title in a 10 rounder bout, with Bazinyan earning the unanimous decision victory.

Bazinyan vs. Zegarra

On 23 June 2018, Bazinyan fought a fresh from a loss in an inter-continental titled match Peruvian David Zegarra for the vacant NABO super middleweight title. Bazinyan slowly started with huge right hands that hurts Zegarra and on the hurt Zegarra badly in the third round, but Zegarra was saved by the bell, Bazinyan downed Zegarra twice in the next round, prompting the referee to stop the bout.[2]

Bazinyan vs. Ntetu

On 13 October 2018, Bazinyan was scheduled to defend his NABO super middleweight title against Francy Ntetu, the vacant NABA super middleweight title was also put at stake, on the natch, Bazinyan downed Ntetu in the sixth round, Ntetu later went recovered but Bazinyan knocked him down with flurry of punches, prompting the referee to halt the contest.

Bazinyan successfully defended his NABO and NABA titles against Ricardo Adrian Luna[3] and Alan Campa whom he dominated in all 10 rounds.

Bazinyan vs. Román

On 13 December 2019, Erik Bazinyan fought Mexican veteran boxer, Saúl Román in a non-titled bout, on the night of the match, Bazinyan started with a halting work buts slowly began to make notable progress and on the starting moments of the third round Bazinyan floored Román with a hard short-shot right hand, which Román didn't recover from.[4]

COVID-19 pandemic

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bazinyan defeated Finland's Timo Laine via technical knockout, but due to inactivity because of the pandemic, the NABO title was stripped off him, yet Bazinyan kept the NABA title.

Bazinyan vs. Sigmon

On 4 June 2021, Erik Bazinyan returned to boxing and put his NABA title on the line against Scott Sigmon, while the vacant NABF super middleweight title awaits in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in the second round of the match, Erik Bazinyan scored a knockout win against Sigmon.[5]

On 12 February 2022, it was announced that Bazinyan would fight Reinaldo Paniagua,[6] and was successful on retaining his NABF super middleweight title via TKO, later his NABA title got vacated, but on 28 April 2022, it was announced that he will defend his NABF super middleweight title, while the vacant NABA was put on the line on Bazinyan's bout against tough and resilient Argentinian boxer, Marcelo Esteban Coceres,[7] Bazinyan successfully defended his NABF title and regained his NABA title via unanimous decision as he dominated Coceres and gave Coceres a hard time to get in touch, unlike prior bouts of Coceres.

Bazinyan vs. Fox

On 15 December 2022, it was announced that Bazinyan would fight former WBA (Regular) super middleweight title challenger, Alantez Fox on 2 February 2023, at Montreal,[8] at the same time, the NABF and NABA super middleweight titles were at stake, Bazinyan earned a majority decision win, due to his simple yet fair and magnificent performance he earned the scores of 98–92 two times and 95–95.[9]

Bazinyan vs. Macias

On 5 April 2023, it was announced that Bazinyan was scheduled to defend his NABF and NABA super middleweight titles against former NABF middleweight champion and veteran Mexican boxer, Jose de Jesus Macias.[10] During the fight, Bazinyan showed magnificent performances from the starting round to the middle round, until in the 7th round, Macias unexpectedly caught him with a hard right hand that made Bazinyan wobble, but Bazinyan was able to stay on his feet and later continued to be in control until the dying moments of the bout.[11]

Bazinyan vs. Ellis

Bazinyan came back stronger prior to his last bout, ready to battle on his next bout against Ronald Ellis,[12] whom has fought boxers like David Benavidez and Christian Mbili, despite how galant and elegant his achievements may look, Ellis hasn't competed in a professional bout for nearly 2 years, which would weigh Ellis down, yet he remains a strong and good opponent for Bazinyan, both made notable progress on their own but on the 6th round, out of no where, Bazinyan rocks Ellis with two right hands that dropped Ellis down, Ellis was able to recover but the referee halted the contest, making this the quickest loss of Ellis, prior to his previous bouts.[13]

Bazinyan vs. Godoy

On the 1st day of December, 2023, a scheduled fight between Erik Bazinyan and resilient Argentinian veteran boxer, Billi Facundo Godoy on 25 January 2024 is announced, Bazinyan's NABF super middleweight title being at stake, despite being Bazinyan's 32nd bout without any losses, the 28 years old Bazinyan is still looking to progress more instead of willing to compete in any world championships yet, despite his top 5 rankings in every boxing organizations on the super middleweight division.[14] Bazinyan would make a rather explosive and quick victory as he prevails against Godoy with a solid impressive combination which Godoy did not beat the 10-seconds count from, Bazinyan therefore retains his NABF title.[15]

Bazinyan vs. Phinn

Bazinyan was scheduled to make the seventh defense of his NABF super middleweight title and for the vacant WBA Continental (North America) super middleweight title against veteran Shakeel Phinn on April 11, 2024,[16] however the fight was postponed to May 2, 2024 after Bazinyan became ill.[17] Bazinyan earned his first draw against Phinn in a rather controversial fashion after being outclassed by Phinn.[18] [19]

Bazinyan vs. Munguia

Bazinyan is scheduled to face Jaime Munguia in a super middleweight bout at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ on September 20, 2024.[20]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
33Draw32–0–1 Shakeel Phinn10
32Win32–0 Billi Facundo GodoyTKO3 (10),
31Win31–0 Ronald EllisKO6 (10),
30Win30–0 Jose de Jesus MaciasUD10
29Win29–0 Alantez FoxMD10
28Win28–0 Marcelo Esteban CoceresUD10
27Win27–0 Reinaldo PaniaguaTKO9 (10),
26Win26–0 Scott SigmonTKO2 (10),
25Win25–0 Timo LaineTKO6 (10),
24Win24–0 Saúl RománKO3 (8),
23Win23–0 Alan CampaUD10
22Win22–0 Ricardo Adrian LunaTKO5 (10),
21Win21–0 Francy NtetuTKO6 (10),
20Win20–0 David ZegarraTKO4 (10),
19Win19–0 Alejandro Gustavo FalligaTKO3 (8),
18Win18–0 Ferenc AlbertTKO3 (8),
17Win17–0 Bernard DonfackKO2 (8),
16Win16–0 Rolando ParedesTKO4 (8),
15Win15–0 Alis SijaricTKO4 (8),
14Win14–0 Aro SchwartzUD10
13Win13–0 Zoltan SeraKO2 (8),
12Win12–0 Gergo HorvathKO2 (8),
11Win11–0 Michal LudwiczakUD8
10Win10–0 Roody ReneTKO4 (6),
9Win9–0 LeeAnthony SpitzkaKO3 (6),
8Win8–0 Morgan Le GalTKO5 (6),
7Win7–0 Victor Manuel PalaciosKO1 (6),
6Win6–0 Baptiste CastegnaroUD6
5Win5–0 Gary KopasUD6
4Win4–0 Jaudiel ZepedaUD4
3Win3–0 Alexandre BouvierTKO3 (6),
2Win2–0 Ahmad SelemaniTKO4 (4),
1Win1–0Matt HeimKO1 (4),

Career rankings

As of February 2024, Erik Bazinyan is ranked No. 14 in active super middleweight boxers in accordance to BoxRec[21] and No. 6 by The Ring.[22]

He is ranked No. 3 on WBC, No. 2 on WBA, No. 5 on IBF and No. 3 on WBO super middleweight rankings.[23]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anson Wainwright . Erik Bazinyan looks to leave his Personal Tragedy behind as he takes on Ronald Ellis . ringtv.com . 2023-10-10 . 2023-10-16.
  2. Web site: Boxrec: Erik Bazinyan vs David Zegarra match results . boxrec.com. 2019-01-20 . 2023-07-31.
  3. Web site: Gerry Modejonge . Erik Bazinyan putting both titles on the line against Adrian Flores . edmontonsun.com . 2018-12-13 . 2023-07-31.
  4. Web site: Scott Christ . Luiz Feliciano and Erik Bazinyan scored victories on Prelimenary matches of Ortiz vs. Solomon match . badlefthook.com . 2019-12-13. 2023-07-31.
  5. Web site: Armenian boxer Erik Bazinyan scores a victory against Scott Sigmon . sports.new.am . 2021-06-07 . 2023-07-31.
  6. Web site: Francisco Salazar . Erik Bazinyan takes on Reinaldo Paniagua in Montreal on March 3 . mirrorspectator.com . 2022-02-12.
  7. Web site: Anson Wainwright . Erik Bazinyan will risk his unbeaten record against Marcelo Coceres on June 23, 2022 . ringtv.com . 2022-04-28 . 2023-07-31.
  8. Web site: Francisco Salazar . Erik Bazinyan to face Alantez Fox on February 2 in Montreal . ringtv.com . 2022-12-15 . 2023-07-31.
  9. Web site: Keith Idec . Erik Bazinyan wears down Alantez Fox, wins 10 Round majority Decision in Montreal . boxingscene.com . 2023-02-02 . 2023-07-31.
  10. Web site: Anson Wainwright . Unbeaten Erik Bazinyan to face Jose de Jesus Macias on June 1 . ringtv.com . 2023-04-05 . 2023-07-31.
  11. Web site: Keith Idec . Erik Bazinyan survives scare in 7th Round, Outpoints huge underdog Jose de Jesus Macias. . boxingscene.com . 2023-06-01 . 2023-07-31.
  12. Web site: RANDOM HITS . Erik Bazinyan vs. Ronald Ellis set for October 11 in Montreal . boxingscene.com . 2023-08-24 . 2023-10-16.
  13. Web site: Keith Idec . Erik Bazinyan blasts Ronald Ellis with right hand, Drops and Stops Him in 6th Round . boxingscene.com . 2023-10-11 . 2023-10-16.
  14. Web site: RANDOM HITS . Erik Bazinyan, Albert Ramirez to see in action on January 25 in Montreal . boxingscene.com . 2023-12-01 . 2023-12-04.
  15. Web site: Ken Hissner . Boxing Results: Erik Bazinyan stops Godoy in Montreal! . boxingnews24.com . 2024-01-26 . 2024-02-25.
  16. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Erik Bazinyan: I've known Shakeel Phinn for 11 years, but no friendship in the ring . FIGHTMAG . 16 February 2024 . 17 February 2024.
  17. News: Wainwright . Anson . ERIK BAZINYAN RETURNS TO ACTION FULLY HEALED TO FACE SHAKEEL PHINN ON THURSDAY . ringtv.com . 29 April 2024 . 4 May 2024.
  18. News: Hissner . Ken . Boxing Results: Erik Bazinyan Draws With Shakeel Phinn! . boxingnews24.com . 2 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
  19. News: Bo . Judge Denies Shakeel Phinn A Victory Over Erik Bazinyan . 3kingboxing.com . 2 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
  20. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Jaime Munguia returns against Erik Bazinyan in September in Glendale, AZ . FIGHTMAG . 1 August 2024.
  21. Web site: BoxRec: Active super middleweight boxers ranking.
  22. Web site: The Ring super middleweight division ratings.
  23. Web site: WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO rankings.