- Robson Conceicao is a 36-year-old Brazillian professional boxer who started boxing to defend himself from street fights as a child
- The boxer made his professional debut on November 5, 2016, at Manny Pacquiao and Jesse Vargas event, where he won by a unanimous decision
- He is married to Erika Matos, an amateur boxer who fought in the summer Olympics of 2012, they have a daughter, Sophia
Robson Conceicao is a Brazillian featherweight boxer, famous for being the first ever Braxillian boxer to win a gold medal at the Olympics. He has fought in 19 bouts and lost just once to Mexican boxer, Oscar Valdez, on September 10, 2021, until September 2022 when he lost a second fight to Shakur Stevenson.
He married a 42-year-old amateur Brazillian boxer, Erika Matos in 2013, and they have a daughter, Sophia. Robson lost the fight for the WBC Championship, on September 25, 2022, to 27-year-old Shakur Stevenson.
Early Life and Biography of Robson Conceicao
Born on October 25, 1988, in Salvador, Robson Donato Conceicao started boxing at the early age of 13. He started boxing to defend himself from street fights and bullies.
Robson was from a humble background and he had to trek 9 kilometers to school due to a lack of bus fares. After school, he would return to help his grandmother who sold groceries, and later his mom in the kitchen.
He met a boxing coach, Luiz Dorea who took interest in him and became his first coach. Luiz also managed Acelino Freitas, who would later become the world champion. He was enrolled in the Brazillian boxing team.
In 2016, he signed with the Brazillian Navy and gained access to training facilities reserved for military people. There he honed his craft before going pro
Robson Conceicao’s Career
A few months after his enrollment to the Brazilian Boxing team, he fought in the qualifiers for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, after winning all his trial matches. Sadly, he lost to Li Yang in his opening match.
Robson has gone ahead to play in various bouts including the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championship, 2011 Pan American Games, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
He made his professional debut on November 5, 2016, in Las Vegas, as an undercard in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas event, where he won by a unanimous decision.
Meet Robson’s Wife, Erika Matos
Erika Matos is a 42-year-old amateur Brazillian boxer who became famous for being the wife of the first Brazilian boxer to win a gold medal in the Olympics. She was born on May 24, 1983, in Salvador.
Erika joined boxing classes in 2005 after she was invited by a friend, and fell in love with unarmed combat. She was coached by Luiz Dorea, the same coach who coached her husband, Robson.
Erika was invited to the International Boxing Association, to represent Brazil in the 2012 Summer Olympics, after falling in the 16th round of the 2012 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. Sadly, she lost in the 16th round to Venezuela’s Kartha Magliocco.
Erika got married to Robson in 2013 and they welcomed a daughter, Sophia the next year. After the birth of their daughter, Erika decided to take a break from boxing to focus on her family. However, she returned to fight in the summer Olympics of 2020.
Robson’s Boxing Record
In his career as a professional boxer, Robson Conceicao has fought in 19 bouts, where he won 17 and lost just 2, the first being by a unanimous decision to Oscar Valdez, for the super featherweight title on September 10, 2021.
The 17 fights won by the boxer include Xavier Martinez, Luiz Coria, Carlos Ruiz, and Hector Ambriz Suarez.
On September 25, 2022, the boxer fought 27-year-old Shakur Stevenson for the WBC, WBO, and The Ring super featherweight titles. Sadly, the fight did not go in his favor as he was defeated by a unanimous decision.
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Robson Conceicao has an Estimated Net Worth of $1.5 Million
The Brazillian boxer is said to have an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. His wealth was accumulated from his 8-year-old career as a professional boxer.
A boxer for his cader is expected to earn between $4,000- $10,000 per fight. Also, earnings are also dependent on how long one has been fighting and also the titles he/she has.
Robson Conceicao, a Brazillian professional boxer has risen to fame after becoming the first Brazillian boxer to win a gold medal in the Olympics. Professional boxers often retire around the age of 37, which shows that the Brazillian boxer does not have enough time as he is already 36 years old. He is currently at what is called “peak age” which is between 28 and 35.
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