Amir Imam


Amir Imam is an American professional boxer who challenged once for the WBC super lightweight title in 2018.

Professional career

Imam vs. Granados

Imam turned professional in 2011 and won 18 consecutive fights before getting stopped by Adrián Granados.

Imam vs. Ramirez

He would go on to win his next 3 fights before earning his first world title opportunity against José Ramírez which he ultimately lost on points. The scorecards read 120–108, 117-111 and 115–113 in favor of Ramirez.

Imam vs. Molina

On February 22, 2020, Imam fought Javier Molina. Imam was outpointed by Molina in an eighth rounder, losing 74–78 on two and 73–79 on the third scorecard.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss22–3Javier MolinaUD8Deontay Wilder vs. [Tyson Fury II|Feb 22, 2020]MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Win22–2Marcos MojicaKO4, 0:56Nov 8, 2019Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
23Loss21–2José RamírezUD12Mar 17, 2018The Theater at [Madison Square Garden], New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBC world champions#Super lightweight|WBC light welterweight title]
22Win21–1Johnny GarciaRTD4, 3:00Nov 11, 2017Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
21Win20–1Jose Vidal SotoTKO3, 1:46Apr 27, 2017Casa de los Clubes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
20Win19–1Wilfredo AcunaTKO3, 1:11Jul 2, 2016Teamsters Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Loss18–1Adrián GranadosTKO8, 2:34Nov 28, 2015Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada
18Win18–0Fernando AnguloKO4, 0:56Jul 18, 2015Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0Walter CastilloUD10Apr 18, 2015StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title
16Win16–0Fidel MaldonadoTKO5, 2:59Jan 17, 2015MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title
15Win15–0Santos BenavidesKO6, 1:46Dec 13, 2014Fair Grounds, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
14Win14–0Yordenis UgásUD8May 10, 2014USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
13Win13–0Jared RobinsonTKO4, 1:59Feb 21, 2014Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
12Win12–0Sergio Perez1, 0:52Dec 20, 2013Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBA-NABA super lightweight title
11Win11–0Jose Antonio RodriguezTKO2, 2:49Oct 19, 2013Club Calero, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
10Win10–0Miguelo TavarezTKO2, 3:00May 24, 2013Club Maquiteria, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9Win9–0Jeremy BryanTKO2, 2:13Apr 12, 2013Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Alejandro LebronRTD2, 3:00Mar 9, 2013Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0Franklin FriasTKO2, 1:52Feb 16, 2013Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Tony WalkerTKO2, 2:59Nov 16, 2012Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Kelvin WilliamsTKO1, 2:59Jun 23, 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0John WilloughbyTKO2, 1:17Apr 14, 2012Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Devarise CraytonTKO2, 1:19Feb 10, 2012Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Joseph Fernandez4, 2:50Dec 9, 2011Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Christian Steele4Nov 5, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.