Brad Elliot Solomon (born May 29, 1983) is an American

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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

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13 to 17. He had a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.

Pro career

On December 3, 2009 Solomon beat undefeated Prospect Ray Robinson by a S.D. in an 8-round bout. Brad would also win against undefeated Prospect, Puerto Rican Kenny Galarza in a 10-round unanimous decision. 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

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International title. Solomon fought on the

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. On that card Solomon defeated Adrian Granados by

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Professional boxing record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Solomon, Brad 1983 births Living people American male boxers Boxers from Louisiana Sportspeople from Lafayette, Louisiana Welterweight boxers National Golden Gloves champions