Bruce Carrington Jr. is an American professional boxer who is regarded by The Ring magazine as one of the best prospects in the sport.
Bruce Carrington | |
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| Born | 17 April 1997 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Shu Shu |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 12 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
Early life
editGrowing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn Carrington admitted his parents did a very good job from keeping him away from gang activities.[1]
Amateur career
editCarrington had a very successful amateur career winning the New York City Golden Gloves in 2017 and US Olympic Trials in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing the delay of the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo Carrington he decided to turn pro.[2] He finished his amateur career with a record of 255 wins, 31 losses.[3]
Professional career
editCarrington made his debut on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder on October 9th, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena. He won comfortably on points in a 4 rounder.[4] In 2023 Carrington won the The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year.[5]
Carrington was scheduled to face Enrique Vivas at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2024.[6] On June 5, 2024 it was announced that Vivas withdrew due to VISA issue.[7] Vivas was replaced by Brayan De Gracia.[8] Carrington won the fight by TKO in the eighth round, scoring two knockdowns along the way.[9][10]
Professional boxing record
edit| 12 fights | 12 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes | |
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| 12 | Win | 12-0 |  Brayan De Gracia
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TKO | 8 (10)
2:56 |
8 June 2024 |  Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
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Defended IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 |  Bernard Angelo Torres
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TKO | 4 (10), 2:59 | 16 Feb 2024 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
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Won vacant IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles | |
| 10 | Win | 10-0 | Jason Sanchez
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TKO | 2 (10), 2:59 | 9 Dec 2023 | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Angel Antonio Contreras
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PTS | 8 | 26 Aug 2023 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  Luis Porozo
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TKO | 8 (8), 2:17 | 10 Jun 2023 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
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| 7 | Win | 7-0 | Brandon Chambers
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KO | 2 (8), 2:46 | 8 Apr 2023 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Juan Antonio Lopez
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PTS | 6 | 14 Jan 2023 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 |  Jose Argel
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PTS | 6 | 23 Sep 2022 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Adrian Leyva
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TKO | 6 (6), 0:01 | 18 Jun 2022 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 |  Yeuri Andujar
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KO | 5 (6), 0:51 | 19 Mar 2023 | Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Steven Brown
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KO | 2 (4), 0:43 | 29 Jan 2022 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Cesar Cantu
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PTS | 4 | 9 Oct 2021 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
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References
edit- ^ Schwartz, Jared (7 December 2023). "Bruce Carrington overcame Brownsville trauma to become lauded prospect". NY Post. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Who Is Bruce Carrington, the Ring Magazine's 2023 Prospect of the Year? Age, Height, Boxing Record and More". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "NEW FACES: BRUCE CARRINGTON". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington shines in professional debut". boxen247.com. 1 April 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: BRUCE CARRINGTON ON WINNING PROSPECT OF THE YEAR, FACING BERNARD TORRES AT MSG". ringtv.com. 1 April 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (1 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington: I will be the first person to stop Enrique Vivas". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Bruce Carrington to face late-sub Brayan De Gracia on Sat. after Vivas withdraws". The Ring. 5 June 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (5 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington vs Brayan De Gracia new co-feature to Zayas-Teixeira in New York". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington drops Brayan De Gracia twice, stops in eighth round". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Pugmire, Lance (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington Shows His Class in Win as Nayoa Inoue Looks On". BoxingScene.com.