Nick Kisner


Nicholas Ryan Kisner is an American professional boxer. He is currently signed to Jeter promotions.

Personal life

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

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 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

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.
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 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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32WinEdier CorredorTKO1, 1:39Jul 25, 2024Club La Pradera, Carmen de Apicalá, Colombia
31Loss22–7–1 Scott SigmonTKO2, 3:00Jun 3, 2023Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, Virginia, U.S.For vacant WBC USA cruiserweight title
30Loss22–6–1 Johnnie LangstonTKO5, 1:40Jan 29, 2022Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio, U.S.For vacant WBA-NABA cruiserweight title
29Win22–5–1 Samuel CrossedUD10Feb 28, 2020Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover, Maryland, U.S.Won vacant Maryland cruiserweight title
28Loss21–5–1 Danny KellyTKO2, 1:04Oct 18, 2019Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover, Maryland, U.S.
2721–4–1 Otto Wallin1, 3:00Apr 13, 2019Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.No contest after Kisner was cut by an accidental headbutt
26Win21–4–1Scott SigmonMD10Jul 28, 2018Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
25Win20–4–1Brian HolsteinUD10Mar 3, 2018Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Retained WBA-NABA USA cruiserweight title
24Loss19–4–1Ryad MerhyKO4, 2:30Dec 16, 2017Spiroudome Arena, Charleroi, BelgiumFor WBA Inter-Continental cruiserweight title
23Win19–3–1Lamont SingletarySD8Mar 30, 2017Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
22Win18–3–1Brian HolsteinMD10Nov 23, 2016Hollywood Casino, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant WBA-NABA USA cruiserweight title
21Win17–3–1Steven TynerUD4Jul 16, 2016Roar on the Shore, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Loss16–3–1Lamont CapersSD8May 27, 2016Claridge Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win16–2–1Daniel ShullUD6Apr 9, 2016ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
18Win15–2–1James JonesTKO4, 0:40Mar 11, 2016Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, U.S.
17Loss14–2–1Lateef KayodeUD10May 29, 2015W.C. Handy Park Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Marlon HayesUD6Mar 28, 2015ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Pedro MartinezUD4Jul 18, 2014Hanover Armory, Hanover, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Loss12–1–1Junior Anthony Wright6Aug 16, 2013Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Willie ChisolmUD4May 11, 2013Club One Fitness, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Jermaine WalkerUD6Dec 8, 2012Williamson Field House, Williamson, West Virginia, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Rayshawn MyersUD4Aug 19, 2011Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
10Win9–0–1DeLeon TinsleyUD6May 21, 2011Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
9Draw8–0–1Andre Ward4Apr 23, 2011D.C. Star Nightclub, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Win8–0Leo BercierUD4Apr 15, 2011Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
7Win7–0James PrattKO1 Feb 5, 2011Sports Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
6Win6–0Kenneth FarrTKO2, 1:05Oct 16, 2010Wilson Parks and Recreation, Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
5Win5–0Robert HuntTKO2 Sep 18, 2010Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
4Win4–0Tauheed Wheeler4Jun 17, 2010Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
3Win3–0Octavius Davis2, 1:05Apr 2, 2010Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
2Win2–0Kevin Johnson3, 2:45Mar 20, 2010Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
1Win1–0Francois Ambag4Jan 31, 2010Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.

Titles in boxing