Nicolai Firtha
Nicolai Firtha in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Stone Man |
| Born | Nicolai Firtha February 8, 1979 |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Boxing career | |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 21 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 1 |
Nicolai Firtha (born February 8, 1979) is an American former professional boxer. As an amateur, Firtha competed in the 2004 United States Olympic Trials and National Championships.
Personal life
Nicoali Firtha was born February 8, 1979, in Randolph, Ohio. Firtha graduated from Waterloo High School in Atwater, Ohio.
Following his boxing retirement, Firtha became a Talent Specialist with CBS, as a course player scout for Bridgestone Invitational, as well as Marketing.[1]
Amateur career
Nicolai Firtha competed in several amateur events from 2002 to 2004, including the National Golden Gloves Championships, the 2004 Olympic Trials and 2004 United States National Championships.
Nicolai Firtha competed in the 2004 Olympic Trials, losing to Mike Wilson by points on the first day. Firtha Beat Saul Ayon by points on day 2,[2] and losing to Travis Walker on the final day of the Olympic Trials. Nicolai also competed in the 2004 United States National Championships, making his way to the Finals before losing to Mike Wilson due to injury.[3]
Professional career
Nicolai Firtha debuted in professional boxing in 2004, fighting 5 times within his first year as a professional, beating four of those opponents, and drawing against one. Firtha challenged James Northey for the vacant NABC Americas Heavyweight title in April 2004, losing to him in round 2 via TKO.[4] He later fought against Tony Grano, for the vacant North American Boxing Association USA Heavyweight title. Firtha won via TKO in round 2.[5] He retained it again in 2010 vs Mike Sheppard before vacating it after that fight.[6] Firtha later went to fight future contenders such as Tyson Fury[7] and Johnathan Banks.[8] Firtha's final professional fight came against Deontay Wilder in October 2013, Firtha challenged Wilders WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title. Firtha was downed twice in round one, before being knocked out by Wilders left hook in round 4.[9] Firtha retired following this fight, finishing his career record 21–11–1.
Professional boxing record
| 33 fights | 21 wins | 11 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 5 |
| By decision | 13 | 6 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Fight No. | Result | Opponent | Type | Round/Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Loss | Deontay Wilder | KO | 4 (10) 1:26 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City | for WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title |
| 32 | Win | Robert Hawkins | MD | 6 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 31 | Loss | Johnathon Banks | UD | 12 | Olympiahalle, Munich | for NABF heavyweight title |
| 30 | Loss | Tyson Fury | TKO | 5 (12) 2:19 | Kings Hall, Belfast | |
| 29 | Win | Ross Thompson | UD | 5 | Bob Cene Park, Struthers, Youngstown | |
| 28 | Loss | Alexander Povetkin | UD | 10 | Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg | |
| 27 | Win | Mike Sheppard | MD | 10 | Nautica In The Flats, Cleveland | |
| 26 | Win | Tony Grano | TKO | 2 (10) 2:15 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | for vacant Ohio Athletic Commission heavyweight title; retained NABA heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | Joseph Rabotte | UD | 6 | Lutheran High School East, Cleveland | for NABA heavyweight title |
| 24 | Loss | Manuel Quezada | UD | 10 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore | |
| 23 | Loss | Tye Fields | KO | 6 (12) 0:43 | The Venue at River Cree, Enoch | |
| 22 | Loss | Neven Pajkic | UD | 8 | Royal York Hotel, Toronto | |
| 21 | Win | Villi Bloomfield | UD | 6 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
| 20 | Win | Jason Bergman | UD | 6 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 19 | Win | Carlton Johnson | TKO | 3 (8) 2:37 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 18 | Win | Mike Jones | UD | 4 | Avalon Hotel, Erie | |
| 17 | Win | Mike Miller | UD | 6 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh | |
| 16 | Win | Carlton Johnson | TKO | 4 (4) 2:49 | Jerry Uht Park, Erie | |
| 15 | Loss | Franklin Lawrence | UD | 6 | The Tangier, Akron | |
| 14 | Win | Ed Perry | SD | 6 | Wolstein Center, Cleveland | |
| 13 | Loss | Josue Blocus | TKO | 7 (8) 2:28 | Wild Bills, Duluth | |
| 12 | Loss | James Northey | TKO | 2 (8) 2:47 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | for vacant NABC Americas heavyweight title |
| 11 | Win | Jeff Yeoman | TKO | 4 (6) | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 10 | Win | Mike Miller | UD | 6 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 9 | Win | Otis Mills | SD | 6 | Gray's Armory, Cleveland | |
| 8 | Win | Julius Joiner | UD | 4 | DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren | |
| 7 | Loss | Lamar Stephens | UD | 6 | Andiamo Italian, Warren | |
| 6 | Win | David Chappell | TKO | 3 (6) 1:49 | Fort Lee MacLaughlin Gym, Richmond | |
| 5 | Win | Mark Johnson | TKO | 3 (4) 3:00 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester | |
| 4 | Draw | Lamar Stephens | MD | 6 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont | |
| 3 | Win | Keith Steffan | TKO | 1 (4) | Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren | |
| 2 | Win | Cornell Bradbury | UD | 4 | Chapparells, Akron | |
| 1 | Win | Toby Vaughn | TKO | 3 (4) 0:19 | Chapparells, Akron |
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- ^ "Nicolai Firtha TKO 2 Tony Grano - Pound4Pound.com - P4P Number 1". www.pound4pound.com. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Maxse, Joe (2010-08-21). "Akron's Nicolai 'Nick' Firtha wins Ohio heavyweight boxing title". cleveland. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "Tyson Fury stops Nicolai Firtha in fifth round". BBC Sport. 2011-09-17. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Christ, Scott (2012-02-18). "Klitschko vs Undercard Results: Banks Wins Wide Decision Over Firtha, Wraps Issue For Main Event". Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Writer, D. C. Reeves Sports. "Wilder wins 30th fight with KO of Firtha". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
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