Rashidi Ellis
Rashidi Ellis is an American professional boxer. He is currently ranked #25 in the world in the Welterweight category according to BoxRec.
Professional career
Ellis made his professional debut on July 27, 2013 against Josh Beeman. Ellis won the fight via Unanimous Decision.Ellis faced Marco Antonio Lopez on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan. Ellis won the fight via a Unanimous decision.
After accumulating a record of 16–0, Ellis earned his first championship bout, where he faced Eddie Gomez on December 16, 2016 for the IBF North American Welterweight championship. Ellis won the fight via a first-round knockout, and thus won his first career championship.
His first title defense came on April 20, 2017 against John Karl Sosa. Ellis won the fight via a majority decision, retaining his championship in the process.
His next title defense came on October 13, 2018 against Saul Corral. Ellis won the fight via a seventh-round TKO, once again retaining his championship.
Ellis fought for his second career championship on October 30, 2020 where he faced Alexis Rocha for the vacant WBC International Welterweight championship. Ellis won the fight via a Unanimous Decision, winning his second career championship in the process.
Ellis faced Roiman Villa on January 7, 2023. This would mark Ellis's first career loss, as Villa won the fight via a majority decision.
Ellis fought for his third career championship on February 15, 2025 where he faced Jose Angulo for the WBC USA Silver Welterweight title. Ellis won the fight via a seventh-round corner retirement, winning his third career championship.
Personal life
His younger sister, Rashida Ellis is also a professional boxer.Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Javier Fortuna | TKO | 4, 1:53 | Nov 1, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Josec Ruiz | TKO | 3, 2:19 | Jun 21, 2025 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Jose Angulo | RTD | 7, 3:00 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won WBC USA Silver welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Brian Damian Chaves | 2, 3:00 | Oct 25, 2024 | Oceanside Events Center, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| 25 | Loss | 24–1 | Roiman Villa | MD | 12 | Jan 7, 2023 | Capital One Arena, Washington D.C., U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Jose Marruffo | TKO | 1, 2:18 | Jul 9, 2022 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Alexis Rocha | UD | 12 | Oct 30, 2020 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Won vacant WBC International welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Eddie Gomez | UD | 10 | Nov 23, 2019 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Saul Corral | TKO | 7, 0:38 | Oct 13, 2018 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained IBF North American welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Alberto Mosquera | UD | 10 | Jun 29, 2018 | Grand Oasis Arena, Cancún, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Fidel Monterrosa | TKO | 4, 1:33 | Mar 24, 2018 | Complejo Ferial, Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | John Karl Sosa | 10 | Apr 20, 2017 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained IBF North American welterweight title | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Eddie Gomez | KO | 1, 1:19 | Dec 16, 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Won IBF North American welterweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Luis Hernandez | UD | 8 | Jul 15, 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Marco Antonio Lopez | UD | 8 | May 7, 2016 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Victor Gonzalez | TKO | 4, 1:04 | Mar 14, 2015 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Joseph De los Santos | TKO | 5, 2:35 | Nov 14, 2014 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jose Martinez | TKO | 1, 2:23 | Sep 17, 2014 | Polideportivo De Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Joananthony Vazquez | TKO | 2, 0:36 | Aug 16, 2014 | Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | David Martinez | UD | 4 | Jul 19, 2014 | Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Regino Canales | TKO | 3, 2:55 | Jul 11, 2014 | Emilio Huyke Coliseum, Humacao, Puerto Rico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Carlos Santos Guillen | 1, 1:32 | Jun 20, 2014 | Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | ||
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Juan Santos Rodriguez | TKO | 1, 2:19 | Jun 1, 2014 | Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Esteban Diaz | TKO | 2, 2:13 | May 3, 2014 | Gimnasio Pedro Cruz, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Orlando Falcon | 2, 0:51 | Mar 29, 2014 | Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano, Puerto Rico | ||
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Bryan Abraham | TKO | 2, 1:08 | Mar 17, 2014 | House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Oscar Diaz | TKO | 1, 2:16 | Nov 23, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Aguilando Brandao | 1, 1:53 | Sep 7, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Josh Beeman | 4 | Jul 27, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |