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Dat Nguyen (boxer)

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Dat Nguyen
Dat Nguyen
Born (1982-10-10) 10 October 1982 (age 42)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDat Be Dat
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach167 cm (66 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins20
Wins by KO7
Losses3

Dat Nguyen (born October 10, 1982) is a Vietnamese-born American boxer and bare-knuckle boxer. He recently competed in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and was the BKFC Bantamweight Champion.

Early life

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When Dat was eight years old, his mother decided to leave Vietnam to give her family a better life. She brought Dat and his five siblings to Hawaii where he grew up on the island of Maui. In eighth grade, Dat won his first Junior Olympic Championship and went on to win the Men's State Championship and Hawaii Golden Gloves. In 2001, Dat graduated with Honors and was awarded a full Scholarship to Northern Michigan University, site of one of the three United States Olympic Training Centers. He spent three years studying Computer Information Systems while representing the USOEC in National and International competitions as an Olympic Hopeful.

Boxing career

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During his time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Dat was the first Vietnamese-American to win a silver medal at the National Golden Gloves and a bronze medal at the 2003 U.S. Championships that earned him spot at the U.S Men's Challenge to qualify for the first Olympic spot. In the U.S Challenge, Dat fought Mickey Bey (the eventual 2004 Olympian) but lost to him on a tie breaker.

Following his departure from the U.S Olympic Education Training Center, Dat decided to turn professional and made his debut on May 1, 2004 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Dat won his first professional fight by knocking out Ernest Scott in the first round.

Bare-knuckle boxing

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In 2019, Nguyen signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[1] [2]

On October 19, 2019, he made his bare-knuckle debut against Travis Thompson at BKFC 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga. Nguyen won by unanimous decision.[3]

On February 15, 2020, Nguyen defeated Abdiel Velasquez by first-round knockout at BKFC 10: Lombard vs Mundell.[4]

Dat Nguyen was scheduled to face Johnny Bedford for the BKFC Lightweight Championship at BKFC 16: KnuckleMania on February 5, 2021. After a hard-fought five-round war, Nguyen came out on top by judges decision to become the new BKFC Lightweight Champion. He subsequently called out Jonny Beltran for his next bout.

On June 10, 2021, BKFC president Dave Feldman revealed that the organization and Nguyen were unable to come to terms regarding a new contract, leading to the title being stripped and making Nguyen a free agent.[5]

Nguyen ended up fighting for BKFC again and faced Luis Palomino at BKFC 22 on November 12, 2021 for the lightweight title and lost via unanimous decision.[6] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[7]

Nguyen then faced two-time Bellator Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus at BKFC 38 in the main event and won by unanimous decision in the sixth round after the first five rounds were ruled a draw.[8]

Fighting style

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Nguyen is a boxer puncher with hand speed and power, who likes to beat up the body. He is promoted by King's Promotions, the leading promoter for Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). "Dat brings a ton of charisma coupled with great skill into the ring and I am happy to showcase his talents," said DiBella.

"Boxing is not my mother's first choice for me" said Nguyen. "But she encourages me to give 100% to anything I do. This is the thing I choose to do, "said Nguyen

Nguyen is trained by known teacher and former legendary fighter James "Buddy" McGirt in Vero Beach, Florida where Nguyen now lives. "He will be a champion" said McGirt.

Championships and accomplishments

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Professional boxing record

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23 fights 20 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 0
By decision 13 3
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 20–3 Mexico Miguel Flores TKO (6/10) 2017-02-21 United States Silver Street Studios, Houston, Texas
Win 19–3 Mexico Jesus Lule UD (6/6) 2016-06-03 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, Florida
Win 18–3 Mexico Gustavo Molina UD (6/6) 2016-05-08 United States RP Funding Center, Lakeland, Florida
Loss 17–3 Puerto Rico Jayson Vélez* SD (10/10) 2013-10-05 United States Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Loss 17–2 Puerto Rico Luis Del Valle UD (10/10) 2011-06-11 United States Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York WBA-NABA Featherweight Title
Win 17–1 Colombia Andres Ledesma UD (8/8) 2009-10-10 United States Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas
Win 16–1 Mexico Noe Lopez Jr UD (6/6) 2009-08-22 United States Pala Casino Resort and Spa, Pala, California
Win 15–1 Mexico Carlos Francis Hernandez UD (8/8) 2009-05-28 United States Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas
Win 14–1 Puerto Rico Carlos Diaz UD (8/8) 2008-11-11 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, Florida
Win 13–1 Puerto Rico Juan G Cruz MD (6/6) 2008-08-06 United States B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York
Win 12–1 United States Robert DaLuz MD (8/8) 2008-04-12 United States The Roxy, Boston, MA
Loss 11–1 Mexico Gregorio Torres SD (6/6) 2007-08-31 United States Casino Del Sol Tucson, Arizona
Win 11–0 Guatemala Castulo Gonzalez UD (8/8) 2007-07-18 United States The Castle Boston, MA
Win 10–0 United States Yamin Mohammad TKO (6/8) 2:21 2007-06-16 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
Win 9–0 Cuba Jorge Ruiz UD (6/6) 2007-05-04 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
Win 8–0 United Kingdom Vineash Rungea UD (6/6) 2007-02-23 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
Win 7–0 United States Jeremy Drapal KO (1/6) 0:37 2006-12-16 United States Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida
Win 6–0 United States Charles E Jones TKO (2/6) 2:26 2006-11-24 United States The Roxy, Boston, MA
Win 5–0 United States Edwin Rosado RTD (3/4) 3:00 2006-10-28 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
Win 4–0 United States Rasool Shakoor TKO (4/4) 1:46 2006-08-11 United States The Roxy, Boston, MA
Win 3–0 United States James Hope UD (4/4) 2005-03-04 United States Riveredge Hotel, Reading, PA
Win 2–0 Mexico Othoniel Espinosa UD (4/4) 2004-07-24 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
Win 1–0 United States Ernest Scott TKO (1/4) 1:26 2004-05-01 United States Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
5 matches 4 wins 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–1 Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) BKFC 38: Nguyen vs. Straus April 21, 2023 6 2:00 Delray Beach, Florida, United States Fight went to a sixth round after the first five rounds were ruled a draw.
Loss 3–1 Luis Palomino Decision (unanimous) BKFC 22: Lombard vs. Hunt November 12, 2021 5 2:00 Miami, Florida, United States For the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 3–0 Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle FC KnuckleMania February 5, 2021 5 2:00 Lakeland, Florida, United States Won the BKFC Bantamweight Championship and the Police Gazette World Bantamweight Championship
Win 2–0 Abdiel Velazquez KO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 10 February 15, 2020 1 1:51 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Travis Thompson Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle FC 8 October 19, 2019 5 2:00 Tampa, Florida, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Former prospect Dat Nguyen ditches gloves to chase BKFC glory". Boxing Scene. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. ^ Songalia, Ryan. "DAT NGUYEN FINDS HIS HOME IN BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING". www.ringtv.com. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8 Results". MMA Sucka. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  4. ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  5. ^ Damon Martin (June 10, 2021). "BKFC unable to come to terms with Dat Nguyen, new 135-pound champion to be crowned in July". mmafighting.com.
  6. ^ "BKFC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt outpoints Hector Lombard to win cruiserweight title". MMA Junkie. 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  7. ^ BKFC (November 16, 2021). "BKFC Miami Bonuses". instagram.com.
  8. ^ "UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera vs. ex-Bellator champ Daniel Straus to co-headline BKFC 61". Yahoo Sports. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  9. ^ BKFC (November 16, 2021). "BKFC Miami Bonuses". instagram.com.

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