Bruce Carrington

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
Born (1997-04-17) 17 April 1997
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Other namesShu Shu
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights12
Wins12
Wins by KO8

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 TKO 8 (10)

2:56

 8 June 2024 Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York Defended IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles
11 Win 11–0 Bernard Angelo Torres TKO 4 (10), 2:59 16 Feb 2024 Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York Won vacant IBF International, North American Boxing Federation, & WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight titles
10 Win 10-0 Jason Sanchez TKO 2 (10), 2:59 9 Dec 2023 Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida
9 Win 9–0 Angel Antonio Contreras PTS 8 26 Aug 2023 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
8 Win 8–0 Luis Porozo TKO 8 (8), 2:17 10 Jun 2023 Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
7 Win 7-0 Brandon Chambers KO 2 (8), 2:46 8 Apr 2023 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
6 Win 6–0 Juan Antonio Lopez PTS 6 14 Jan 2023 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
5 Win 5–0 Jose Argel PTS 6 23 Sep 2022 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
4 Win 4–0 Adrian Leyva TKO 6 (6), 0:01 18 Jun 2022 Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
3 Win 3–0 Yeuri Andujar KO 5 (6), 0:51 19 Mar 2023 Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, New York
2 Win 2–0 Steven Brown KO 2 (4), 0:43 29 Jan 2022 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 Win 1–0 Cesar Cantu PTS 4 9 Oct 2021 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

References
  1. Schwartz, Jared (7 December 2023). "Bruce Carrington overcame Brownsville trauma to become lauded prospect". NY Post. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. "Who Is Bruce Carrington, the Ring Magazine's 2023 Prospect of the Year? Age, Height, Boxing Record and More". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  3. "NEW FACES: BRUCE CARRINGTON". Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  4. "Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington shines in professional debut". boxen247.com. 1 April 2024.
  5. "WATCH: BRUCE CARRINGTON ON WINNING PROSPECT OF THE YEAR, FACING BERNARD TORRES AT MSG". ringtv.com. 1 April 2024.
  6. Iskenderov, Parviz (1 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington: I will be the first person to stop Enrique Vivas". FIGHTMAG.
  7. "Bruce Carrington to face late-sub Brayan De Gracia on Sat. after Vivas withdraws". The Ring. 5 June 2024.
  8. Iskenderov, Parviz (5 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington vs Brayan De Gracia new co-feature to Zayas-Teixeira in New York". FIGHTMAG.
  9. Iskenderov, Parviz (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington drops Brayan De Gracia twice, stops in eighth round". FIGHTMAG.
  10. Pugmire, Lance (9 June 2024). "Bruce Carrington Shows His Class in Win as Nayoa Inoue Looks On". BoxingScene.com.
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