Bruce Carrington Jr. is an American professional boxer who is regarded by The Ring magazine as one of the best prospects in the sport.
Early life
Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn Carrington admitted his parents did a very good job from keeping him away from gang activities.[1]
Amateur career
Carrington 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
Carrington 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
| 12 fights | 12 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ 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.
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