Brad Solomon

Brad Solomon
Statistics
Real name	Brad Solomon
Nickname(s)	King Busy Bee
Rated at	Welterweight
Nationality	American
Born	May 29, 1983 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	27
Wins	26
Wins by KO	9
Losses	1
Draws	0
No contests	0

Brad Solomon (born May 29, 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division.^[1] He is seen as one of the best boxing prospects in the welterweight division and is currently promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank.

Amateur career

A three time National Golden Gloves Champion, once in the Welterweight and twice in the Junior Welterweight divisions. In 2007 at the United States Amateur championships he Lost the semi-final fight to Mexican American Javier Molina 13 to 17.^[2] He had a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.^[3]

Pro career

On December 3, 2009 Solomon beat undefeated Prospect Ray Robinson by a S.D. in a 8 round bout.^[4] Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10 round unanimous decision.^[5] On January 18, 2011 Solomon recorded his biggest win so far, defeating 30-1-1 Demetrius Hopkins by Unanimous decision at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA.

Solomon won and defended on multiple occasions the World Boxing Association International title.^[6]

Solomon fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao. On that card Solomon defeated Adrian Granados by split decision.^[7]

Professional boxing record