Nilson Julio Tapia

Colombian boxer (born 1985)
Nilson Julio Tapia
Born
Nilson Alberto Julio Tapia

(1985-09-05) 5 September 1985 (age 38)
Acandi, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Other namesBlade / El Arpía
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins15
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1

Nilson Julio Tapia (born September 5, 1985) is a Colombian middleweight boxer. Nilson 's biggest fight was against Gennadiy Golovkin for the regular WBA middleweight title.[1] In this title fight, Nilson lost by knockout in the third round.[2]

Nilson has defeated fellow Colombian boxer Milton Nunez.

References

  1. ^ "Weights: Gennady Golovkin 159, Nilson Tapia 159 - World boxing - Boxing news". Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  2. ^ "Golovkin retains WBA title - World boxing - Boxing news". Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-06-24.

External links

  • Boxing record for Nilson Julio Tapia from BoxRec (registration required)
Regional Championships
Vacant
Title last held by
Alfonso Mosquera 		WBA Super Welterweight Champion
Fedalatin title
March 27, 2008 - October 5, 2009 		Succeeded by
Austin Trout


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