Rashidi Ellis
American boxer (born 1993)
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Rashidi Ellis is an American professional boxer. He is currently ranked #25 in the world in the Welterweight category according to BoxRec.[2]
| 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 |
Professional career
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]
Professional boxing record
| 31 fights | 30 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 19 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Javier Fortuna | TKO | 4 (10), 1:53 | Nov 1, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Josec Ruiz | TKO | 3 (10), 2:19 | Jun 21, 2025 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Jose Angulo | RTD | 7 (10), 3:00 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won WBC USA Silver welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Brian Damian Chaves | RTD | 2 (8), 3:00 | Oct 25, 2024 | Oceanside Events Center, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 25 | Loss | 24–1 | Roiman Villa | MD | 12 | Jan 7, 2023 | Capital One Arena, Washington D.C., U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Jose Marruffo | TKO | 1 (8), 2:18 | Jul 9, 2022 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Alexis Rocha | UD | 12 | Oct 30, 2020 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Won vacant WBC International welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Eddie Gomez | UD | 10 | Nov 23, 2019 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Saul Corral | TKO | 7 (10), 0:38 | Oct 13, 2018 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained IBF North American welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Alberto Mosquera | UD | 10 | Jun 29, 2018 | Grand Oasis Arena, Cancún, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Fidel Monterrosa | TKO | 4 (8), 1:33 | Mar 24, 2018 | Complejo Ferial, Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | John Karl Sosa | MD | 10 | Apr 20, 2017 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained IBF North American welterweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Eddie Gomez | KO | 1 (10), 1:19 | Dec 16, 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Won IBF North American welterweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Luis Hernandez | UD | 8 | Jul 15, 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Marco Antonio Lopez | UD | 8 | May 7, 2016 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Victor Gonzalez | TKO | 4 (8), 1:04 | Mar 14, 2015 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Joseph De los Santos | TKO | 5 (6), 2:35 | Nov 14, 2014 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jose Martinez | TKO | 1 (4), 2:23 | Sep 17, 2014 | Polideportivo De Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Joananthony Vazquez | TKO | 2 (6), 0:36 | Aug 16, 2014 | Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | David Martinez | UD | 4 | Jul 19, 2014 | Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Regino Canales | TKO | 3 (6), 2:55 | Jul 11, 2014 | Emilio Huyke Coliseum, Humacao, Puerto Rico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Carlos Santos Guillen | KO | 1 (6), 1:32 | Jun 20, 2014 | Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Juan Santos Rodriguez | TKO | 1 (6), 2:19 | Jun 1, 2014 | Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Esteban Diaz | TKO | 2 (6), 2:13 | May 3, 2014 | Gimnasio Pedro Cruz, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Orlando Falcon | DQ | 2 (6), 0:51 | Mar 29, 2014 | Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano, Puerto Rico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Bryan Abraham | TKO | 2 (4), 1:08 | Mar 17, 2014 | House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Oscar Diaz | TKO | 1 (4), 2:16 | Nov 23, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Aguilando Brandao | TKO | 1 (4), 1:53 | Sep 7, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Josh Beeman | UD | 4 | Jul 27, 2013 | Royale Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |