Indian boxer Nishant Dev secured his third consecutive professional victory, defeating USA’s LaQuan Evans via technical knockout (TKO) in Texas.
Another Dominant Performance
Dev showcased his dominance from the opening bell, landing precise blows against Evans. He skillfully evaded Evans’ initial attacks, consistently maneuvering his opponent into the corner to unleash powerful combinations.
This strategic approach proved highly effective throughout the bout. Though Evans managed to endure five rounds, a well-timed uppercut from Dev in the sixth round caught him off-guard, causing him to lose his footing.
Capitalizing on the moment, Dev unleashed a relentless flurry of punches that completely overwhelmed Evans. With just over a minute left in the sixth round, the referee intervened, stopping the fight and declaring Dev the winner by TKO.
A Technical Knockout (TKO) is called when a boxer is deemed unable to safely continue the fight, often due to injury or an inability to effectively defend themselves.
A Perfect Professional Record
This impressive win extends Nishant Dev’s professional record to 3-0. He only turned professional in January, making a memorable debut by defeating Alton Wiggins via knockout.
His second professional bout last month saw him secure a unanimous decision victory over Josue Silva, further showcasing his versatile skills in the ring.
From Olympic Aspirant to Pro Dream
Before his professional career, Nishant Dev was a highly regarded amateur boxer, known for his World Championship medal and appearance at the Olympic qualifiers. His transition to professional boxing followed a heartbreaking quarter-final loss at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Guided by his coach, Ronald Simms, Dev decided to pursue his long-held childhood dream of becoming a professional boxer. This move marked a significant shift from his amateur career.
His journey to the professional ranks involved training in the USA, where his strong performances, including a notable bout against Omari Jones, garnered significant attention in the boxing community.
After three months of intense training in the U.S., Dev received a pivotal call from Eddie Hearn, the renowned British promoter who heads Matchroom Boxing. Accepting the offer was an easy decision for Dev, who saw it as “realizing the dream I saw as a 15-year-old when I stepped in the boxing ring for the first time.”
- Nishant Dev improved his professional record to 3-0 with a TKO win.
- He defeated LaQuan Evans in the sixth round of their bout in Texas.
- Dev transitioned to professional boxing after a successful amateur career, signing with Matchroom Boxing.
With a perfect start to his professional career and the backing of a major promotion, Nishant Dev is certainly a name to watch in the boxing world.
