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Teen Boxer Troy Nash Jr. Shocks Undefeated Kovrigin

4/28/2025

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In a thrilling showdown at the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, 19-year-old Troy Nash Jr. from Colorado Springs stunned the boxing world by defeating the undefeated Alexander Kovrigin in a split decision. This remarkable victory in only his fourth professional bout not only highlights Nash's incredible talent but also positions him as a rising star in the U.S. featherweight division.

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In a thrilling showdown at the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, 19-year-old Troy Nash Jr. from Colorado Springs stunned the boxing world by defeating the undefeated Alexander Kovrigin in a split decision. This remarkable victory in only his fourth professional bout not only highlights Nash's incredible talent but also positions him as a rising star in the U.S. featherweight division.