Nicolai Firtha

Nicolai Firtha (born February 8, 1979) is an American former professional boxer. As an amateur, Firtha competed in the 2004 United States Olympic Trials and National Championships.

Personal life Nicoali Firtha was born February 8, 1979, in Randolph, Ohio. Firtha graduated from Waterloo High School in Atwater, Ohio.

Following his boxing retirement, Firtha became a Talent Specialist with CBS, as a course player scout for Bridgestone Invitational, as well as Marketing.

Amateur career Nicolai Firtha competed in several amateur events from 2002 to 2004, including the National Golden Gloves Championships, the 2004 Olympic Trials and 2004 United States National Championships.

Nicolai Firtha competed in the 2004 Olympic Trials, losing to Mike Wilson by points on the first day. Firtha Beat Saul Ayon by points on day 2, and losing to Travis Walker on the final day of the Olympic Trials. Nicolai also competed in the 2004 United States National Championships, making his way to the Finals before losing to Mike Wilson due to injury.

Professional career Nicolai Firtha debuted in professional boxing in 2004, fighting 5 times within his first year as a professional, beating four of those opponents, and drawing against one. Firtha challenged James Northey for the vacant NABC Americas Heavyweight title in April 2004, losing to him in round 2 via TKO. He later fought against Tony Grano, for the vacant North American Boxing Association USA Heavyweight title. Firtha won via TKO in round 2. He retained it again in 2010 vs Mike Sheppard before vacating it after that fight. Firtha later went to fight future contenders such as Tyson Fury and Johnathan Banks. Firtha's final professional fight came against Deontay Wilder in October 2013, Firtha challenged Wilders WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title. Firtha was downed twice in round one, before being knocked out by Wilders left hook in round 4. Firtha retired following this fight, finishing his career record 21–11–1.

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