Rashidi Ellis
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Speedy |
| Born | May 5, 1993 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Win by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Rashidi Ellis is an American professional boxer. He is currently ranked #25 in the world in the Welterweight category according to BoxRec.[2]
Ellis made his professional debut on July 27, 2013, against Josh Beeman. Ellis won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[3]
Ellis faced Marco Antonio Lopez on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan. Ellis won the fight via a Unanimous decision.[4]
After accumulating a record of 16–0, Ellis earned his first championship bout, where he faced Eddie Gomez on December 16, 2016, for the IBF North American Welterweight championship. Ellis won the fight via a first-round knockout, and thus won his first career championship.[5]
His first title defense came on April 20, 2017, against John Karl Sosa. Ellis won the fight via a majority decision , retaining his championship in the process.[6]
His next title defense came on October 13, 2018, against Saul Corral. Ellis won the fight via a seventh-round TKO, once again retaining his championship.[7]
Ellis fought for his second career championship on October 30, 2020, where he faced Alexis Rocha for the vacant WBC International Welterweight championship. Ellis won the fight via a Unanimous Decision, winning his second career championship in the process.[8]
Ellis faced Roiman Villa on January 7, 2023. This would mark Ellis's first career loss, as Villa won the fight via a majority decision.[9]
Ellis fought for his third career championship on February 15, 2025, where he faced Jose Angulo for the WBC USA Silver Welterweight title. Ellis won the fight via a seventh-round corner retirement, winning his third career championship.[10]
Personal life
His younger sister, Rashida Ellis is also a professional boxer.[11]