Kelson Pinto
Born
Kelson Carlos Pinto

(1976-11-26) 26 November 1976
Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins24
Wins by KO22
Losses2
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg Light welterweight

Kelson Carlos Santos Pinto (born November 26, 1976) is a Brazilian former professional boxer and world title challenger. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games.

Amateur career

Pinto represented his native country in the light welterweight division at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in the second round by Uzbekistan's eventual gold medalist Mahammatkodir Abdoollayev.

Olympic results

Professional career

Pinto turned professional in 2000 and remained undefeated until fighting Miguel Cotto (whom he had defeated as an amateur) for the WBO junior welterweight title in 2004. Cotto defeated him by KO in 2004. In 2005, Pinto lost to veteran Vince Phillips.

References


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