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{{Short description|Indian boxer (born 2000)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Nishant Dev
| image =
| image_size =
| caption = Dev in 2023
| fullname =
| nicknames =
| nationality = Indian
| club =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|12|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Karnal, Haryana]], India
| weight = [[middleweight]]
| height = 6 ft 1 in
|total=5
|wins=5
|KO=3
| show-medals = yes
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport|Men's [[amateur boxing]]}} [[File:Boxing pictogram.svg|30px]]
{{MedalCountry|{{IND}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[IBA World Boxing Championships|World Championships]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2023 IBA World Boxing Championships|2023 Tashkent]]|[[2023 IBA World Boxing Championships – Light middleweight|Light middleweight]]}}|stance=Southpaw}}

'''Nishant Dev''' (born 23 December 2000) is an Indian [[professional boxer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Nishant Dev rebounded from shoulder injury to World Championship medal |url=https://khelnow.com/amateur-boxing/2023-05-boxing-player-profile-nishant-dev |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Khel Now |archive-date=3 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703122703/https://khelnow.com/amateur-boxing/2023-05-boxing-player-profile-nishant-dev |url-status=live }}</ref> As an amateur, he won a bronze medal in the 71 kg category at the [[International Boxing Association|IBA]] Men's World Boxing Championships in [[Tashkent]], [[Uzbekistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-12 |title=Nishant Dev wins bronze in 71kg category at World Boxing Championships |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/nishant-dev-india-bronze-medal-71kg-world-boxing-championships-iba-2023-highlights-summary/article66843319.ece |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com }}</ref>

==Early life==
Dev took up boxing in 2012, inspired by his uncle, who was a professional boxer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-12 |title=Nishant Dev wins bronze in 71kg category at World Boxing Championships |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/nishant-dev-india-bronze-medal-71kg-world-boxing-championships-iba-2023-highlights-summary/article66843319.ece |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com }}</ref> He used to train under coach Surendra Chauhan at the Karan Stadium. His father used to wake him up at 4am and accompany him to training to ensure his son was trained well.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-12 |title=From spending most of 2022 out of boxing ring to World Championship medal, the story of Nishant Dev |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/ahead-of-the-world-boxing-championship-semi-final-pugilist-nishant-devs-father-shares-emotional-message-for-son-8604530/ |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=The Indian Express }}</ref>

== Olympic career ==
Nishant Dev Competed at the 2024 Olympics in the men's 71 kg category <ref>https://khelnow.com/amateur-boxing/paris-olympics-2024-nishant-dev-qualification-202407</ref> after qualifying by virtue of the [[2024 World Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament 2]].<ref>https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/nishant-dev-qualifies-paris-2024-olympics-quota-india-world-olympic-boxing-qualifiers-quarters-cebotari-71-kg-category-news/article68235635.ece#:~:text=Indian%20boxer%20Nishant%20Dev%20qualified%20for%20the%202024,quarterfinal%20at%20the%20World%20Boxing%20Qualifiers%20on%20Friday.</ref> He won the first round against Ecuadorian Boxer [[José Rodríguez Tenorio]] by split decision 3-2,<ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/summer-olympics/news-nishant-dev-beats-ecuador-s-jose-rodriguez-tenorio-move-paris-2024-olympics-quarter-finals</ref> before losing controversially in the quarter finals against Mexican Boxer [[Marco Verde]],<ref>https://sports.ndtv.com/olympics-2024/nightmare-indian-boxer-nishant-dev-breaks-silence-on-controversial-paris-olympics-2024-defeat-6262581</ref> denying him a medal.

== Professional career ==
On 11 January 2025, it was reported that Dev had turned professional and signed a promotional contract with [[Eddie Hearn|Eddie Hearn's]] UK based [[Matchroom Boxing]]. One of the reasons for Hearn signing Dev was to expand on his territory, previously promoting events in USA, Australia, Italy, Spain and Middle East. Announcing the signing via his social media, Hearn said, “Boom! This could be a game-changer. Welcome to the team Amateur standout and 2024 Olympian Nishant Dev.” Dev was to be managed by Ireland’s Brian Peters, who also manages the likes of [[Katie Taylor]] and [[Raymond Ford]], amongst others. Dev's goal was to become India's first boxing superstar and first world champion. It was also reported that Dev would train in Las Vegas with former boxer Ronald Simms. On signing, Dev said, “I'm very excited to be joining Matchroom and beginning my professional career in Las Vegas on January 25. My goal is to become India's first-ever world professional boxing champion, and I know I have a whole nation behind me to help me achieve this. I know I have the right team behind me and the biggest promoter in the world to ensure that I reach the very top in the sport. I enjoyed my time as an amateur boxer and competed at the very highest level in the Olympics and [won] a World Championship medal, but now I'm ready for this new chapter in my career. The journey to the world championship starts in Las Vegas on January 25.” His debut was scheduled for the undercard of Steve Nelson vs. Diego Pacheco at [[Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas|The Cosmopolitan]] in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eddie Hearn announces 'game changer' signing of Olympian Nishant Dev |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/eddie-hearn-announces-game-changer-signing-of-olympian-nishant-dev--201206 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-11 |title=Boxer Nishant Dev turns professional, debut fight on January 25 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/boxer-nishant-dev-turns-professional-debut-fight-on-january-25/articleshow/117144220.cms |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Dev won his debut fight against Alton Wiggins, stopping him after 2 minutes and 48 seconds of the first round. Dev dropped Wiggins twice during the round.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2025-01-26 |title=Boxer Nishant Dev triumphs over American rival in rocking pro debut |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/boxer-nishant-dev-triumphs-over-american-rival-in-rocking-pro-debut/article69144507.ece |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Dev had his second professional bout on 14 June at the [[The Theater at Madison Square Garden|MSG Theater]] in New York defeating Mexican Josue Silva via unanimous decision over 6 rounds. All three judges scored the bout 60-54 for Dev. There was small difficulty at the start when Silva landed to hard shots, but Dev soon took over and dominated the fight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zaquin Moses makes the commute to MSG to dismantle Carl Rogers |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/zaquin-moses-makes-the-commute-to-msg-to-dismantle-carl-rogers |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> His third fight was scheduled to take place July 19 at the [[Ford Center at The Star|Ford Center]] in [[Frisco, Texas]] against LaQuan Evans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-16 |title=Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu date, time, tickets, stream - FIGHTMAG |url=https://schedule.fightmag.com/events/jesse-rodriguez-vs-phumelele-cafu/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=Schedule - FIGHTMAG |language=en-US}}</ref> There was no knockdowns, however referee Lawrence Cole felt Evans had taken too much punishment and stopped the fight at 1 minute, 58 seconds of the sixth round, giving Dev a stoppage win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hector Beltran Stops Edgar Gutierrez in 3rd Round at Frisco Prelims {{!}} BoxingScene |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/hector-beltran-wows-frisco-atop-bam-rodriguez-phumelele-cafu-prelims |access-date=2025-07-22 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On 1 November, he improved his professional record to 4–0 after defeating Mexican Juan Carlos Medina via unanimous decision over 6 rounds at Caribe Royale Orlando in [[Orlando, Florida]]. All three judges’ had the same 60-54 scorecards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-02 |title=Omari Jones, Pat Brown Score Stoppage Wins On Pero-Thompson Undercard |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/lenier-pero-vs-jordan-thompson-undercard-results |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Omari Jones rips through Yusuph Metu in three rounds in Orlando |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/omari-jones-rips-through-yusuph-metu-in-three-rounds-in-orlando |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> He was scheduled to close out the year on the undercard of Matchroom's event in Ghana on 20 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-03 |title=Craig Richards-Dan Azeez Headlines Matchroom Ghana Show Dec. 20 |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/craig-richards-dan-azeez-headlines-matchroom-ghana-show-dec-20 |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> Dev fought Tanzanian boxer Ally Mbukwa in a six-round bout. Dev won via fourth-road knockout. It was his first professional fight outside the US.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-12-21 |title=Nishant Dev claims fifth successive win on his debut year in pro boxing |url=https://thebridge.in/boxing/nishant-dev-registers-fifth-consecutive-win-pro-circuit-55507 |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=thebridge.in |language=en}}</ref> His next fight was announced to take place on the [[Jarrell Miller]] vs. [[Lenier Pero]] undercard, on 25 April 2026 at the [[Fontainebleau Las Vegas]] in Nevada.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alan Chaves-Miguel Madueno to co-feature under Jarrell Miller-Lenier Pero |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/alan-chaves-miguel-madueno-to-co-feature-under-jarrell-miller-lenier-pero |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> It was Dev's first scheduled 8 round fight. It only took Dev two rounds to defeat Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. via TKO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pardo-Marrero |first=Nate |date=2026-04-26 |title=Miller-Pero undercard results: Alan Chaves KOs Miguel Madueno in three |url=https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/miller-pero-undercard-results-alan-chaves-kos-miguel-madueno-in-three-5TbE10OBVl9k64HxE4oikK |access-date=2026-04-27 |website=The Ring |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Professional boxing record ==
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|ko-wins=3
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|dec-wins=2
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{{clear}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{nowrap|6–0}}
|style="text-align:left;"|Juan Carlos Guerra Jr.
|TKO
|2 (8), {{Small|2:57}}
|Apr 25, 2026
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Fontainebleau Las Vegas]], [[Winchester, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|
|-
|5
|{{Yes2|Win}}
|5–0
|style="text-align: left;" |Ally Mbukwa
|TKO
|4 (6), {{Small|1:38}}
|20 Dec 2025
|style="text-align: left;" |{{Small|[[Legon Sports Stadium]] [[Accra]], [[Ghana]]}}
|
|-
|4
|{{Yes2|Win}}
|4–0
|style="text-align: left;" |Juan Carlos Campos Medina
|UD
|6
|1 Nov 2025
|style="text-align: left;" |{{Small|Caribe Royale Orlando, [[Orlando, Florida]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|3
|{{Yes2|Win}}
|3–0
|style="text-align: left;" |LaQuan Evans
|TKO
|6 (6), {{Small|1:58}}
|19 Jul 2025
|style="text-align: left;" |{{Small|[[Ford Center at the Star]], [[Frisco, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;" |Josue Silva
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}
|6
|14 Jun 2025
|style="text-align:left;" |{{small|[[Madison Square Garden Theater]], [[New York City, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
| style="text-align:left;" |Alton Wiggins
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|1 (6), {{small|2:48}}
|25 Jan 2025
| style="text-align:left;" |{{small|[[Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas|Chelsea Ballroom]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|
|}

== References ==
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==External links==
{{BoxRec|id=1037559}}
* [http://indiaboxing.in/boxerdetails.php?regno=17095 Indian Boxing Federation profile]

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