Nelson vs Riojas

Who won Nelson vs Riojas?

Steven Nelson beat Oscar Riojas by technical knockout in the 4th round on Saturday, October 13th, 2018, at CHI Health Center, Nebraska.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 6 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Nelson vs Riojas stats

Back in October 2018, Steven Nelson stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 11 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Oscar Riojas made his way to the ring with a record of 17 wins, 10 losses and 1 draw, with 6 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Nelson had a massive power advantage over Riojas, boasting a 82% knockout percentage compared to Riojas' 35%.

Steven Nelson was the younger man by 4 years, at 31 years old.

Riojas had a height advantage of 1 inch over Nelson.

Both Steven Nelson and Oscar Riojas fought out of an orthodox stance.

Nelson was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 17 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2016, 3 years and 1 month later than Riojas, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He had fought 124 fewer professional rounds, totaling 69 compared to Riojas' 193.

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