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Nikolay FirtaAmerican boxer
Date of Birth: 08.02.1979
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Amateur Career
- Silver Medal and Olympic Qualification
- Professional Debut and Notable Fights
- Fight with Tyson Fury
- Fight with Deontay Wilder
Early Life and Amateur Career
Nicholas Firtha, an American professional boxer, was born in the heavyweight division. He began his boxing journey by winning the 2010 Ohio State Heavyweight Championship. Firtha's amateur career was marked by several quarterfinal appearances, including the 2000 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Super Heavyweight (SH) Championships, 2001 USA Amateur Championships, 2001 National Golden Gloves (NGG), 2001 PAL SH, and 2002 PAL SH. He also reached the bronze medal at the 2003 USA Championships and placed third at the 2003 USA Challenge Tournament.
Silver Medal and Olympic Qualification
In 2004, Firtha earned a silver medal at the USA Championships and represented the country at the 2004 American Olympic Trials. Despite victories over Saul Iyon and Travis Walker, Firtha narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympics after losing to Mike Wilson.
Professional Debut and Notable Fights
Fight with Alexander PovetkinOn December 18, 2010, Firtha made his professional debut against undefeated Alexander Povetkin. Despite sustaining an injury to his right hand in the first two rounds, Povetkin continued the fight and even cut Firtha's right eyebrow in the eighth round. Firtha fought valiantly but ultimately lost by points.
Fight with Tyson Fury
On September 17, 2011, Firtha faced another undefeated opponent, Tyson Fury. Firtha landed numerous accurate punches in the third round, but Fury was able to control the fight with clinches. In the fifth round, Fury delivered a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to intervene and declare a technical knockout victory in Fury's favor.
Fight with Deontay Wilder
On October 26, 2013, Firtha challenged undefeated Deontay Wilder. Wilder knocked Firtha down twice in the first round. Despite a more cautious approach in the second round, Wilder dominated and landed several counterattacks. In the third round, Wilder literally threw Firtha into the ropes with a powerful attack. The fourth round proved decisive as Wilder ended the fight with a series of punches, securing a knockout victory.
