Jean-Pierre Augustin Explained

Jean-Pierre Augustin
Nickname:Kid Creole
Nationality:American
Height:6feet
Weight:Heavyweight
Birth Date:October 1, 1987
Birth Place:Au Cayes, Haiti
Style:Southpaw
Boxrec:673904
Total:20
Wins:18
Ko:13
Losses:1
Draws:1

Jean-Pierre Augustin (born October 1, 1987)[1] is a Haitian-American professional boxer.

Early life

Augustin was born in Les Cayes, Haiti. He moved to Boston after birth. He began boxing when he was 12 and had his first bout at 14. His childhood idols were Muhammed Ali, Joe Louis and Jack Johnson.

Amateur career

Augustin's amateur record before he turned professional was 52–12. He boxed as a light heavyweight, 178 pounds. Augustin was also a Pan American team member in 2011 and proceeded to represent Haiti in the 2012 Olympic Trials.[2]

Professional boxing career

Augustin turned professional on Feb 8, 2014, defeating Michael Davis over four rounds at the Serbian American Cultural Center in Weirton, West Virginia.[3] During his professional career, he has held both the WBO-NABO, and IBF North American heavyweight titles and has amassed 18 wins with only 1 loss and 1 draw.[4] Although he is widely listed as fighting out of Louisville, Kentucky, he admitted in an interview that his plan to be based in Louisville did not pan out and in truth, he is actually fighting out of Boston.[5]

Boxing accomplishments

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jean Pierre Augustin – news, latest fights, boxing record, videos, photos . ringside24.com . 3 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Jean Pierre Augustin set for Pro Debut! . Ring News 24 . 3 January 2020 . 29 January 2014.
  3. Web site: "Kid Creole" Shines in Pro Debut! . Boxing News - Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More . 3 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Jean Pierre Augustin Boxer Page . Tapology . 3 January 2020 . en.
  5. Web site: Jean Pierre Augustin: Chris Arreola Has Had His Time. It's My Time Now — Boxing News . Boxing News 24/7 . 3 January 2020 . 15 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Jean Pierre Augustin - Rotten Tomatoes . www.rottentomatoes.com . 3 January 2020 . en.
  7. Web site: Bleed for This (2016) - IMDb . 3 January 2020.
  8. Web site: Heart, Baby! (2017) - IMDb . 3 January 2020.
  9. Web site: Rock . Jay . Boxing: Jean Pierre "JP" Augustin becomes free agent . Sports India Show . 3 January 2020 . 26 June 2018.

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