Milton Núñez (boxer)

Milton Núñez
Personal information
Nickname
El Misil
BornMilton Núñez De Orta
(1979-09-25) 25 September 1979
Barranquilla, Colombia
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
WeightHeavyweight
Cruiserweight
Light heavyweight
Super middleweight
Middleweight
Light middleweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights79
Wins41
Win by KO33
Losses37
Draws1

Milton Núñez (born September 25, 1979) is a Colombian boxer.[1] Núñez's biggest fight was against Gennadiy Golovkin for the interim WBA middleweight title.[2] In this title fight, Núñez lost by knockout in 58 seconds.[3]

Núñez also fought, and lost, against fellow Colombian Nilson Julio Tapia. Milton fought former IBF light middleweight title challenger Deandre Latimore on Showtime on February 24, 2012, where Milton lost by majority decision.[4]

In 2016, Núñez fought future middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly in his debut, losing by a first-round TKO. Other world champion or world title challenger opponents of Núñez include Sergio Mora, Daniel Jacobs, Dmitry Chudinov, and Matt Korobov—all ending in losses.

Professional Boxing Record

79 fights 41 wins 37 losses
By knockout 33 28
By decision 8 9
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
79 Loss 41–37–1 Abner Guadalupe TKO 9 (10), 1:15 May 17, 2025 Coliseo de Pescaito David Ruiz Ureche, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
78 Loss 41–36–1 Almat Jumanov UD 12 Apr 12, 2025 Gimnasio Elite, Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia
77 Win 41–35–1 Ronald Montes UD 8 Feb 28, 2025 Coliseo 16 de mayo, San Pedro de Urabá, Antioquia, Colombia
76 Loss 40–35–1 Jeremiah Williams UD 10 Dec 7, 2024 Coliseo de Pescaito David Ruiz Ureche, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
75 Loss 40–34–1 Blake McKernan KO 4 (6), 1:00 Sep 21, 2024 Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, California, U.S.
74 Win 40–33–1 Eduardo Flores UD 8 Jul 27, 2024 Gimnasio OB Boxing Training, Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia
73 Win 39–33–1 Raul Mosquera UD 6 May 9, 2024 Coliseo Acero Pamplona, Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia
72 Loss 38–33–1 Brandon Martin UD 6 Mar 15, 2024 Olympia Athletic Center, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.
71 Loss 38–32–1 Joshua Temple KO 2 (6), 2:58 Aug 11, 2023 Ambassador Club, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
70 Loss 38–31–1 Lorenzo Medina KO 2 (6), 1:30 Mar 22, 2023 Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
69 Loss 38–30–1 Carlos Fromento Romero KO 1 (6), 2:31 Sep 24, 2022 Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida, U.S.
68 Win 38–29–1 William Moreno Anaya KO 2 (8), 1:17 May 24, 2022 Club La Amistad, Santa Marta, Sucre, Colombia
67 Loss 37–29–1 István Bernáth TKO 3 (8), 0:45 Apr 23, 2022 Abu-Bekr Temple, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
66 Loss 37–28–1 Adrian Pinheiro KO 2 (4), 1:05 Mar 19, 1977 Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
65 Loss 37–27–1 Siarhei Novikau KO 2 (6), 2:59 May 22, 2021 Media Pro Studios, Medley, Florida, U.S.
64 Loss 37–26–1 Andrey Mangushev UD 6 Jan 30, 2021 Four Ambassadors Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S. For vacant American Boxing Federation Atlantic cruiserweight title
63 Loss 37–25–1 Carlouse Welch RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Dec 10, 2020 Coliseo Renacimiento, Corozal, Sucre, Colombia For IBA Intercontinental heavyweight title
62 Loss 37–24–1 Anthony Martinez KO 1 (6), 2:59 Jan 17, 2020 Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
61 Loss 37–23–1 Peter Manfredo Jr. TKO 4 (10), 1:39 Dec 7, 2019 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
60 Win 37–22–1 Edinson Teheran KO 2 (8), 1:42 Oct 26, 2019 Coliseo Luis Patron Rosano, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
59 Win 36–22–1 Jose Miguel Rodriguez Berrio UD 8 Aug 9, 2019 Centro de Recreacion, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
58 Loss 35–22–1 Frederic Julan RTD 4 (8), 3:00 Mar 23, 2019 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
57 Loss 35–21–1 Alfonso Lopez RTD 5 (8), 3:00 Nov 17, 2018 Humble Civic Center, Humble, Texas, U.S.
56 Loss 35–20–1 Derrick Webster UD 8 Sep 15, 2018 PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware, U.S.
55 Loss 35–19–1 Samuel Clarkson RTD 3 (10), 3:00 Apr 26, 2018 Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S. For vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
54 Win 35–18–1 Jose Antonio Cervantes KO 2 (8), 1:00 Feb 3, 2018 Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia Won NABF middleweight title
53 Win 34–18–1 Jose Miguel Rodriguez Berrio TKO 3 (8) Dec 29, 2017 Coliseo Municipal, Cienaga, Magdalena, Colombia
52 Loss 33–18–1 Brian Vera RTD 5 (8), 3:00 Jun 24, 2017 San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. For vacant Texas light-heavyweight title (Texas Combative Sports Program)
51 Loss 33–17–1 Janibek Alimkhanuly TKO 1 (6), 2:25 Oct 29, 2016 Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan
50 Win 33–16–1 Jose Miguel Rodriguez Berrio UD 6 Aug 5, 2016 Barrio La Magdalena, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
49 Loss 32–16–1 Alantez Fox RTD 4 (8), 3:00 May 8, 2016 Lakeland Events Center, Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
48 Win 32–15–1 Reynaldo Esquivia KO 1 (8), 1:45 Mar 4, 2016 Coliseo Luis Patron Rosano, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
47 Win 31–15–1 Javier Meza KO 2 (8), 1:21 Dec 26, 2015 Coliseo Luis Patron Rosano, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
46 Win 30–15–1 Oney Valdez KO 5 (8), 1:20 Dec 19, 2015 Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
45 Win 29–15–1 Edinson Teheran KO 2 (8), 2:00 Nov 28, 2015 Barrio La Magdalena, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
44 Loss 28–15–1 Demond Nicholson TKO 1 (8), 2:25 Oct 17, 2015 EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
43 Loss 28–14–1 Francy Ntetu UD 8 May 8, 2015 Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook, New York, U.S.
42 Loss 28–13–1 Gary O'Sullivan TKO 3 (8), 2:20 Mar 14, 2015 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Loss 28–12–1 Trevor McCumby TKO 6 (8) Dec 20, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
40 Win 28–11–1 Javier Meza KO 3 (8), 2:45 Sep 7, 2014 Gimnasio Cuadrilatero, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
39 Loss 27–11–1 Wilky Campfort TKO 3 (10), 2:57 Aug 1, 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
38 Win 27–10–1 Oney Valdez UD 6 Apr 27, 2014 Colegio Aguas Blancas, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia
37 Loss 26–10–1 Daniel Jacobs TKO 1 (10), 2:25 Mar 15, 2014 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
36 Loss 26–9–1 Sergio Mora KO 5 (8), 2:53 Nov 16, 2013 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
35 Win 26–8–1 Jose Florez TKO 1 (6) May 17, 2013 Barrio La Paz, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
34 Loss 25–8–1 Manny Siaca UD 8 Apr 6, 2013 Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, Puerto Rico
33 Loss 25–7–1 Dmitry Chudinov KO 1 (12), 2:50 Mar 8, 2013 USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia For vacant interim PABA middleweight title
32 Win 25–6–1 Freddy Barrios KO 3 (6), 1:50 Nov 24, 2012 Estadio de Softbol Cesar Tou Caraballo, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
31 Loss 24–6–1 Matt Korobov UD 8 Oct 27, 2012 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
30 Loss 24–5–1 Jorge Melendez TKO 1 (10), 1:30 Aug 31, 2012 Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, Puerto Rico For WBO Latino junior-middleweight title
29 Win 24–4–1 Raul Mosquera KO 1 (6), 1:05 Mar 31, 2012 Villa Olimpica, Galapa, Atlántico, Colombia
28 Loss 23–4–1 Deandre Latimore MD 10 Feb 24, 2012 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 23–3–1 Howard Cassiani KO 1 (8), 0:59 May 25, 2011 Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
26 Loss 22–3–1 Hugo Kasperski KO 1 (10) Mar 18, 2011 Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France For WBC Youth world and WBO Youth super-middleweight titles
25 Win 22–2–1 Javier Meza KO 3 (8) Nov 26, 2010 Estadio de Softbol Cesar Tou Caraballo, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
24 Loss 21–2–1 Gennady Golovkin KO 1 (12), 0:58 Aug 14, 2010 Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City, Panama For vacant WBA interim middleweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 Anibal Miranda TKO 3 (10), 2:00 Apr 17, 2010 Escuela Asociación Unidos de Sahagun, Sahagun, Córdoba, Colombia Won vacant WBA Fedebol super-welterweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 Howard Cassiani KO 2 (8), 2:25 Feb 4, 2010 Coliseo Kid Dumlop, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
21 Win 19–1–1 Johnny De Horta TKO 4 (8), 1:59 Jun 19, 2009 Teatro Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
20 Win 18–1–1 Diego Castillo KO 3 (10), 2:51 Feb 13, 2009 Coliseo Gaira, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
19 Win 17–1–1 Edinson Teheran UD 9 Dec 2, 2008 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
18 Win 16–1–1 Jose Antonio Cervantes KO 1 (10) Nov 13, 2008 Estadio Metropolitano, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
17 Win 15–1–1 Ignacio Solar TKO 2 (10) Oct 23, 2008 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
16 Win 14–1–1 Johnny De Horta KO 1 (6) Sep 27, 2008 Coliseo Julio Monsalvo Castilla, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia
15 Draw 13–1–1 Segundo Herrera PTS 8 Aug 16, 2008 Coliseo Menor de Villa Olímpica, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
14 Win 13–1 Leo Cassiani KO 1 (4) Aug 1, 2008 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
13 Win 12–1 Fidel Barrios KO 2 (6) Jul 5, 2008 Barrio El Carmen, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
12 Loss 11–1 Nilson Julio Tapia TKO 1 (10), 1:44 Mar 27, 2008 Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama For vacant WBA Fedalatin super-welterweight title
11 Win 11–0 Vicente Camargo TKO 3 (8) Dec 20, 2007 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
10 Win 10–0 Vicente Camargo TKO 3 (6) Oct 21, 2007 Gimnasio Kid Dumlop, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
9 Win 9–0 Clemente Perez KO 2 (6) Sep 28, 2007 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Juan Morelo TKO 2 (6) Aug 25, 2007 Coliseo Humberto Perea, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
7 Win 7–0 Felipe Polo TKO 3 (6) Jul 6, 2007 Coliseo Humberto Perea, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Wilmer Salazar KO 1 (4) Jun 29, 2007 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Jairo Amaris KO 1 (4) May 18, 2007 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Eusebio Chiquillo KO 1 (4) Mar 31, 2007 Coliseo Kid Dumlop, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
3 Win 3–0 Carlos Ortega PTS 4 Mar 3, 2007 Chibolo, Magdalena, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Miguel Lora KO 4 (4) Dec 15, 2006 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
1 Win 1–0 Felipe Polo RTD 3 (4) May 12, 2006 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

References

  1. ^ "Milton Núñez ante Jorge Meléndez, en "La Isla del Encanto"".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ "Golovkin vs. Nunez for WBA middleweight interim title on August 14th". Boxingnews24.com. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  3. ^ "Golovkin destroys Nunez for WBA 160 belt – World boxing – Boxing news". Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  4. ^ "Jessie Vargas, Deandre Latimore Quotes From Weigh-In". BoxingScene.com.