Breidis Prescott

Breidis Enrique Prescott Consuegra (born May 3, 1983), best known as Breidis Prescott, is a Colombian professional boxer who fights at welterweight.^[1] In his early lightweight career he had a reputation as a fearsome puncher, winning 18 of his first 20 fights by knockout. In 2008, Prescott first became known on the world stage when he upset heavily favoured and then-undefeated Olympian Amir Khan, which gave rise to Prescott's nickname of "The Khanqueror".^[2]

Amateur career

As an amateur, Prescott represented Colombia at the 2003 Pan American Games, where he was stopped in the first round by Lucas Matthysse of Argentina.^[3]

Professional career

Prescott made his professional debut on July 1, 2005, stopping Oscar Pineda in the first round.^[1] In his next seventeen fights, Prescott would win all but one by knockout or stoppage. On June 27, 2008, Prescott made his United States debut against Richar Abril, winning a ten-round split decision.^[4] Prescott would make headlines on September 6, when he travelled to England to face 2004 Olympic silver medalist Amir Khan. In a major upset, Prescott knocked Khan out in less than a minute into the first round to win his first regional championship, the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title.^[5]

2009 was not as successful for Prescott, despite continuing to garner worldwide exposure to boxing audiences. On February 20, he defeated Humberto Toledo after the latter was disqualified in the tenth and final round for biting Prescott on the shoulder.^[6] On July 17, Miguel Vázquez handed Prescott his first professional loss by frustrating him with his highly awkward style, despite himself being knocked down in the first round. The bout was ruled a ten-round split decision in favour of Vázquez, but the lone scorecard for Prescott was seen as controversial.^[7]

A second consecutive loss for Prescott occurred on December 5 during his second visit to England, as Kevin Mitchell won a wide unanimous decision with the now-vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title on the line.^[8] Prescott returned to winning ways in 2010 and early 2011, scoring three wins with ease, but on September 10, 2011, he lost a close twelve-round unanimous decision to Paul McCloskey in England.^[9] This was followed by a dramatic loss on what would be Prescott's biggest stage to date, as part of the undercard to Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez III on November 12, 2011. In what was described as a thriller, Prescott went to war with fellow power-puncher Mike Alvarado, outworking him in the first half of the fight. However, in the tenth and final round, Prescott was knocked down and then hurt by a series of punches from Alvarado, which forced the referee to stop the fight.^[10]

In 2012, Prescott bounced back by winning two fights, but in 2013 would endure his fifth loss, this time to undefeated prospect Terence Crawford, who won a clear ten-round unanimous decision.^[11]

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
39	Loss	30–9	Dmitry Mikhaylenko	TKO	7 (12), 2:16	Nov 18, 2016	DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia	For vacant WBC Silver interim welterweight title
38	Win	30–8	Miguel Angel Suarez	TKO	6 (8), 1:02	Oct 22, 2016	Parque La Dicha, Palmar de Varela, Colombia
37	Loss	29–8	Levan Ghvamichava	TKO	7 (10), 2:37	Jul 12, 2016	Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, Nice, California, U.S.
36	Win	29–7	Claudinei Lacerda	UD	8	Nov 7, 2015	Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
35	Win	28–7	Kendry Galban	RTD	2 (6)	Jul 18, 2015	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
34	Loss	27–7	Fredrick Lawson	SD	10	Mar 26, 2015	Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
33	Loss	27–6	Roberto Garcia	UD	10	Jul 25, 2014	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32	Win	27–5	Edinson Garcia	UD	10	Sep 28, 2013	Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
31	Loss	26–5	Terence Crawford	UD	10	Mar 30, 2013	Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30	Win	26–4	Francisco Figueroa	UD	8	Aug 18, 2012	DoubleTree, Miami, Florida, U.S.
29	Win	25–4	Joel Cassiani	KO	3 (8), 0:52	Jan 27, 2012	Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
28	Loss	24–4	Mike Alvarado	TKO	10 (10), 1:53	Nov 12, 2011	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	For IBF Latino light welterweight title
27	Loss	24–3	Paul McCloskey	UD	12	Sep 10, 2011	Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
26	Win	24–2	Bayan Jargal	UD	10	Apr 22, 2011	Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
25	Win	23–2	Harrison Cuello	UD	10	Aug 6, 2010	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24	Win	22–2	Jason Davis	TKO	3 (8), 1:11	May 15, 2010	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
23	Loss	21–2	Kevin Mitchell	UD	12	Dec 5, 2009	Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England	For vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
22	Loss	21–1	Miguel Vázquez	SD	10	Jul 17, 2009	Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21	Win	21–0	Humberto Toledo	DQ	10 (10), 1:59	Feb 29, 2009	University Center Arena, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.	Toledo disqualified for biting
20	Win	20–0	Amir Khan	KO	1 (12), 0:54	Sep 6, 2008	MEN Arena, Manchester, England	Won WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
19	Win	19–0	Richar Abril	SD	10	Jun 27, 2008	War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Anibal Polanco	TKO	2 (8)	Apr 25, 2008	Gimnasio Yuyin Luzcando, Betania, Panama
17	Win	17–0	Orlando Solano	KO	1 (8)	Dec 22, 2007	Valledupar, Colombia
16	Win	16–0	Franklin Arroyo	KO	2 (10)	Sep 29, 2007	Coliseo Julio Monsalvo Castilla, Valledupar, Colombia	Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title
15	Win	15–0	Jose Agustin Feria	TKO	9 (10)	Sep 1, 2007	Salon Jumbo del Country Club, Barranquilla, Colombia
14	Win	14–0	Dunis Linan	UD	10	Jul 18, 2007	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
13	Win	13–0	Miguel Angel Saurez	KO	3 (10)	May 11, 2007	Estadio Romelio Martínez, Barranquilla, Colombia
12	Win	12–0	Erwin Romero	KO	2 (10)	Dec 15, 2006	Coliseo Municipal, Valledupar, Colombia	Won vacant WBC FECARBOX light welterweight title
11	Win	11–0	Over Orozco	KO	1 (10)	Nov 6, 2006	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia	Retained Colombian light welterweight title
10	Win	10–0	Jorge Luis Noriega Medrano	TKO	5 (12)	Aug 11, 2006	Coliseo Municipal, Valledupar, Colombia	Retained Colombian light welterweight title
9	Win	9–0	Jesus Perez	KO	2 (10)	Jun 16, 2006	Las Vegas Recreaciones, Barranquilla, Colombia	Won vacant Colombian light welterweight title
8	Win	8–0	William Barrios	KO	3	Mar 31, 2006	Barranquilla, Colombia
7	Win	7–0	Julio Cesar Perez	KO	2 (8)	Feb 23, 2006	Barranquilla, Colombia
6	Win	6–0	Carlos Cuadrado	KO	3 (6)	Dec 16, 2005	Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
5	Win	5–0	Jaison Palomeque	KO	1 (4)	Nov 19, 2005	Puerto Colombia, Colombia
4	Win	4–0	Wilson Torres	KO	2	Sep 30, 2005	Polideportivo San Felipe, Barranquilla, Colombia
3	Win	3–0	Carlos Cuadrado	KO	2 (4)	Aug 6, 2005	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
2	Win	2–0	Alberto Martinez	KO	2 (4)	Jul 16, 2005	Comunal del El Carmen, Barranquilla, Colombia
1	Win	1–0	Oscar Pineda	TKO	1 (4)	Jul 1, 2005	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia	Professional debut

Titles in boxing

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