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 Julio Tapia | |
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Real name | Nilson Alberto Julio Tapia |
Nickname(s) | Blade / El Arpía |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Nationality | Colombian |
Born | (1985-09-05) 5 September 1985 (age 36) Acandi, Colombia |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 20 |
Wins | 15 |
Wins by KO | 11 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Nilson has defeated fellow Colombian boxer Milton Nunez.
Regional Championships | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Alfonso Mosquera |
WBA Super Welterweight Champion Fedalatin title March 27, 2008 - October 5, 2009 |
Succeeded by |
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