Arnold Barboza Jr. is a well-known name in the professional boxing circuit. Born on December 9, 1991, Barboza Jr. made his professional debut as a boxer in 2013. Over a decade in his professional career, he has proved to be a dominant competitor inside the squared circle, a testament to which can easily be found in his impressive resume.
In his debut professional showdown, Arnold Barboza Jr. squared off against Gustavo Lopez on June 14, 2013, at Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USA. The fight was for six rounds, Barboza Jr. won by a unanimous decision and started his journey with a victory. He registered 19 consecutive victories before earning his first title shot.
On December 14, 2018, at the American Bank Center Corpus, Christi, Texas, USA, Arnold Barboza Jr. locked horns with Manuel Damairias Lopez in a 10-round fight for the vacant WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title. The fight went through ten rounds and in the end, Barboza Jr. was adjudged the winner by a unanimous decision. He defended his title twice before winning the WBO International Light Welterweight title on October 17, 2020, against Alex Saucedo. He kept winning accolades and securing victories on the trot as he propelled forward in his career.
Arnold Barboza Jr. currently boasts of a clinical professional boxing record of 28 wins and 0 losses. He has ten knockouts and an equal number of decision victories to his account as of April 2024. Barboza Jr. is ranked as the seventh-best light welterweight by the Ring.
Arnold Barboza Jr. Nationality
Arnold Barboza is an American national. He was born in Long Beach, California, on December 9, 1991. He represents the USA as a professional in his fights.
Arnold Barboza Jr. Ethnicity
Arnold Barboza Jr. is believed to be of Latin ethnic background. His parents are also American citizens by nationality, like Arnold Barboza Jr. His father, Arnold Barboza Sr., has been a massive support for the 32-year-old professional boxer in shaping his professional boxing career.
FAQs on Arnold Barboza Jr. Nationality
A. He is of American nationality.
A. He is reported to be of Latin ethnic background.
A. Arnold Barboza Jr.’s father’s name is Arnold Barboza Sr.
A. He fights with an orthodox stance.
A. No, he is still undefeated.
