Nicholas Ryan Kisner (born January 17, 1991) is an American professional boxer. He is currently signed to Jeter promotions.[3]

Nick Kisner
Born
Nicholas Ryan Kisner

(1991-01-17) January 17, 1991 (age 33)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSlick
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight (200 lb)
Regional Rankings:
USBA #6[1]
NABF #18[2]
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach77.5 in (197 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins22
Wins by KO6
Losses6
Draws1
No contests1

Personal life

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Kisner was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He is of Bavarian/Scottish descent on his father's side and Irish/Chechen descent on his mother's side. He grew up in South Baltimore and Northern Anne Arundel County. He began boxing at 6 years old under the tutelage of his father, a former boxer himself. He graduated from Old Mill Senior High School.

Amateur career

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As an amateur boxer he accomplished three National Silver Gloves Championships, two Junior National Golden Gloves Championships, Junior Olympic gold medal, Ringside World Championship, Ohio State Fair Championship, Under-19 National Championship, and a National Pal Championship, where he defeated 2012-2016 Olympian Cam Awesome (formally Lenroy Thompson) in the finals.

In 2009, he captured a silver medal at the US Men's National Championships, giving him a position on the USA Men's International team. In 2008, he reached the quarter finals at both the National Golden Gloves and the AIBA Youth World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. At the latter, he was defeated by 2012 and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Ivan Dychko of Kazakhstan 5–1.

Professional career

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Shortly after winning the silver medal at the US Men's National Championships, Kisner decided to turn professional. Kisner made his debut January 31, 2010, against world ranked kickboxer, Francois Ambang.

He went 12–0–1 in his first 13 matches before losing a split decision against fellow undefeated boxer Junior Wright. In 2015, he lost a competitive, 10-round decision on CBS sports network to former World title challenger, and boxing superstar Lateef Kayode. Several fights later, he defeated ranked contender Brian Holstein in Columbus, Ohio to capture the WBA USA National Championship title.[4]

In 2017, Kisner traveled to Belgium to fight Ryad Merhy in a match for the WBA Intercontinental title, losing in the fourth round.

In 2018, Kisner defended his title in a rematch against Brian Holstein in Columbus, Ohio. A few months later, he then fought against USBA #15 contender Scott Sigmon in a 10-round bout, for the NABP Cruiserweight Championship in July 2018. Kisner went on to win a 10-round decision in the bout, to capture the North American Boxing Partners (NABP) Cruiserweight title.

In April 2019, Kisner moved up to the heavyweight division to challenge European champion Otto Wallin on Showtime. The fight was called a no contest after the first round after Kisner suffered a cut over his right eye from a headbutt from Wallin early in the first round.

He then in February 2020 dropped back down to the cruiserweight division to take on undefeated Sam Crossed for the Maryland state cruiserweight title in a highly anticipated local fight. Due to the Maryland State Boxing Commission still keeping the cruiserweight limit at the original weight of 190 lbs, Kisner weighed in at a career low of 190 lbs, for the state title fight. Kisner went on to dominate Crossed over 10 rounds to collect the state title.

It was then announced later in the year of 2020, Kisner would challenge then champion Beibut Shumenov for the WBA Cruiserweight World Championship in December. The fight was later on postponed, and then the fight was cancelled shortly after that.

Professional boxing record

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28 fights 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 2
By decision 15 3
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Rounds Date Location Notes
28 Loss 21–5–1 (1)   Danny Kelly TKO 2 (6) 2019-10-18   Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover, Maryland
27 NC 21–4–1 (1)   Otto Wallin NC 1 (10) 2019-04-13   Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey No contest after Kisner was cut by an accidental headbutt.
26 Win 21–4–1   Scott Sigmon MD 10 2018-07-28   Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio
25 Win 20–4–1   Brian Holstein UD 10 2018-03-03   Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio Retained WBA-NABA USA cruiserweight title
24 Loss 19–4–1   Ryad Merhy KO 4 (12) 2017-12-16   Spiroudome Arena, Charleroi, Belgium For WBA Intercontinental cruiserweight title
23 Win 19–3–1   Lamont Singletary SD 8 2017-03-30   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland
22 Win 18–3–1   Brian Holstein MD 10 2016-11-23   Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio Won vacant WBA-NABA USA cruiserweight title
21 Win 17–3–1   Steven Tyner UD 4 2016-07-16   Roar on the Shore, Erie, Pennsylvania
20 Loss 16–3–1   Lamont Capers SD 8 2016-05-27   Claridge Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
19 Win 16–2–1   Daniel Shull UD 6 2016-04-09   ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia
18 Win 15–2–1   James Jones TKO 4 (4) 2016-03-11   Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia Time of knockout: 0:40.
17 Loss 14–2–1   Lateef Kayode UD 10 2015-05-29   W.C. Handy Park Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee
16 Win 14–1–1   Marlon Hayes UD 6 2015-03-28   ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia
15 Win 13–1–1   Pedro Martinez UD 4 2014-07-18   Hanover Armory, Hanover, Pennsylvania
14 Loss 12–1–1   Junior Anthony Wright SD 6 2013-08-16   Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
13 Win 12–0–1   Willie Chisolm UD 4 2013-05-11   Club One Fitness, Millersville, Maryland
12 Win 11–0–1   Jermaine Walker UD 6 2012-12-08   Williamson Field House, Williamson, West Virginia
11 Win 10–0–1   Rayshawn Myers UD 4 2011-08-19   Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland
10 Win 9–0–1   DeLeon Tinsley UD 6 2011-05-21   Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland
9 Draw 8–0–1   Andre Ward SD 4 2011-04-23   D.C. Star Nightclub, Washington, D.C.
8 Win 8–0   Leo Bercier UD 4 2011-04-15   Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland
7 Win 7–0   James Pratt KO 1 (4) 2011-02-05   Sports Center, Charlotte, North Carolina Time of knockout: ?
6 Win 6–0   Kenneth Farr TKO 2 (4) 2010-10-16   Wilson Parks and Recreation, Wilson, North Carolina Time of knockout: 1:05.
5 Win 5–0   Robert Hunt TKO 2 (4) 2010-09-18   Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, Virginia Time of knockout: ?
4 Win 4–0   Tauheed Wheeler UD 4 2010-06-17   Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland
3 Win 3–0   Octavius Davis KO 2 (4) 2010-04-02   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland Time of knockout: 1:05.
2 Win 2–0   Kevin Johnson TKO 3 (4) 2010-03-20   Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland Time of knockout: 2:45.
1 Win 1–0   Francois Ambag MD 4 2010-01-31   Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland

Titles in boxing

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References

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  1. ^ "United States Boxing Association Ratings". IBFUSBARegistration.com. April 4, 2019.
  2. ^ "North American Boxing Federation Ratings" (PDF). NABFNews.com. May 2019.
  3. ^ Seamus McNally (July 30, 2018). "Nick Kisner wins in Ohio to defend cruiserweight title". Capital Gazette.
  4. ^ "Maryland Cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner Captures the NABA – USA Cruiserweight Title – Boxing News". RingSideReport. November 24, 2016.
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