Indian boxer Nishant Dev wins second pro bout by unanimous decision
Indian boxer Nishant Dev won his second professional fight, defeating Josue Silva via unanimous decision 60-54 in the Super Welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York.
Competing in the undercard bout of the Richardson Hitchins versus George Kambosos fight at Madison Square Garden Theatre, he was a dominant force as he went on to register his second professional victory in as many bouts.
The 24-year-old, who recently turned professional, was victorious in his debut match in January this year, winning against Alton Wiggins via first-round stoppage.
The match was part of the Diego Pacheco vs. Steve Nelson undercard at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, on January 25.
Nishant gained popularity during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he made it to the quarterfinals before narrowly losing to Mexico’s Marco Verde.
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The 2023 World Championship light middle-weight (71kg) bronze medallist, Dev, has been one of India’s most consistent boxers in recent years.
He has signed a three-year contract with Matchroom Boxing, which will conclude a year before the LA Olympics, where he hopes to stand atop the podium.
Nishant will next be in action in July in an undercard fight in Dallas.