Nilson Julio Tapia

Nilson Julio Tapia
Personal information
Nickname
Blade / El ArpĂ­a
NationalityColombian
BornNilson Alberto Julio Tapia
(1985-09-05) 5 September 1985
Acandi, Colombia
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
WeightMiddleweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins15
Win by KO11
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1

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 has defeated fellow Colombian boxer Milton Nunez.

References

  1. ^ "Weights: Gennady Golovkin 159, Nilson Tapia 159 - World boxing - Boxing news". Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  2. ^ "Golovkin retains WBA title - World boxing - Boxing news". Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-06-24.