Dat Nguyen (boxer)
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Nickname(s) | Dat Be Dat |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Reach | 167 cm (66 in) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Bien Hoa, Vietnam | 10 October 1982
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 23 |
Wins | 20 |
Wins by KO | 7 |
Losses | 3 |
Dat Nguyen (born October 10, 1982) is a Vietnamese-American boxer and bare-knuckle boxer. He recently competed in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and was the BKFC Lightweight Champion.
Early life
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
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
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]
Fighting style
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
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
- BKFC Bantamweight Championship (one time)
Professional boxing record
23 fights | 20 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By decision | 13 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 20–3 | ![]() |
TKO | (6/10) | 2017-02-21 | ![]() |
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Win | 19–3 | ![]() |
UD | (6/6) | 2016-06-03 | ![]() |
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Win | 18–3 | ![]() |
UD | (6/6) | 2016-05-08 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17–3 | ![]() |
SD | (10/10) | 2013-10-05 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17–2 | ![]() |
UD | (10/10) | 2011-06-11 | ![]() |
WBA-NABA Featherweight Title |
Win | 17–1 | ![]() |
UD | (8/8) | 2009-10-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 16–1 | ![]() |
UD | (6/6) | 2009-08-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 15–1 | ![]() |
UD | (8/8) | 2009-05-28 | ![]() |
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Win | 14–1 | ![]() |
UD | (8/8) | 2008-11-11 | ![]() |
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Win | 13–1 | ![]() |
MD | (6/6) | 2008-08-06 | ![]() |
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Win | 12–1 | ![]() |
MD | (8/8) | 2008-04-12 | ![]() |
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Loss | 11–1 | ![]() |
SD | (6/6) | 2007-08-31 | ![]() |
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Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
UD | (8/8) | 2007-07-18 | ![]() |
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Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | (6/8) 2:21 | 2007-06-16 | ![]() |
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Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
UD | (6/6) | 2007-05-04 | ![]() |
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Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
UD | (6/6) | 2007-02-23 | ![]() |
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Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | (1/6) 0:37 | 2006-12-16 | ![]() |
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Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | (2/6) 2:26 | 2006-11-24 | ![]() |
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Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
RTD | (3/4) 3:00 | 2006-10-28 | ![]() |
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Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | (4/4) 1:46 | 2006-08-11 | ![]() |
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Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
UD | (4/4) | 2005-03-04 | ![]() |
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Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
UD | (4/4) | 2004-07-24 | ![]() |
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Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | (1/4) 1:26 | 2004-05-01 | ![]() |
Bare knuckle record
Professional record breakdown | ||
4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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. |
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
- ^ "Former prospect Dat Nguyen ditches gloves to chase BKFC glory". Boxing Scene. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Songalia, Ryan. "DAT NGUYEN FINDS HIS HOME IN BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING". www.ringtv.com. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8 Results". MMA Sucka. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ 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.
http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/fight-night-february-21-2017
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- 1982 births
- Living people
- People from Đồng Nai Province
- American people of Vietnamese descent
- Featherweight boxers
- Lightweight boxers
- Bare-knuckle boxers
- American male boxers
- Sportspeople of Vietnamese descent
- World boxing champions
- Vietnamese emigrants to the United States
- Boxers from Hawaii