Adam Braidwood (born June 1, 1984) is a Canadian professional boxer, actor, martial artist and retired professional football defensive end.

Adam Braidwood
Braidwood Vs. Valimaki 2016
Born (1984-06-01) June 1, 1984 (age 40)
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Other namesThe Boogeyman
ResidenceDelta, British Columbia, Canada
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight250 lb (110 kg; 18 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofDelta, British Columbia, Canada
TeamPro Camp
Years active2007 (MMA)
2009, 2015–present (Boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout13
Losses3
By knockout3
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

He spent the entirety of his professional football career with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, having started with the team in 2006.

Early career

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While attending Seaquam Secondary School in Delta, Braidwood got his start in major football competition when he attended Washington State University, making their football squad as a true freshman in 2002 (and making the conference all-freshman team). Over the course of his collegiate career, Braidwood recorded 13.5 sacks, 8.5 of which came in his senior year where he started all thirteen games and was among the top ten in the Pacific-10 conference in tackles.

Professional football career

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Adam Braidwood
No. 91
Born: (1984-06-01) June 1, 1984 (age 40)
Richmond, British Columbia
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 4.20 in (194 cm)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
CollegeWashington State
High schoolSeaquam
CFL draft2006, round: 1, pick: 1
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
20062010Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
HonoursEskimos' Most Outstanding Rookie (2006)

Braidwood was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 2006 Canadian College Draft. Despite playing college football in the United States, as a Canadian-born player he was considered a non-import under CFL roster rules.

At 6'4" and 250 pounds, Braidwood was known for his strength on the outside. He is the two-time winner of the strongest man award at Washington State. He recorded his first professional touchdown on September 8, 2006, recovering a fumble from Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris and taking it into the endzone during the rematch of the Labour Day Classic in Edmonton.

Professional boxing career

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Braidwood has been ranked as the number one heavyweight in Western Canada and the ninth ranked overall with KO boxing and The Firm Sports Management. In 2009, Braidwood defeated Devon Garnon by KO. More recently, December 2015, the former Edmonton Eskimo fought Paul MacKenzie (P-Mac), defeating him by TKO.

In March 2016, Braidwood's fight against Victor Välimäki came to a decision at the end of the third round. Since then, the heavyweight has consistently won by TKO, maintaining an almost-perfect record of wins by TKO in 2016. In June 2016, Braidwood defeated Todd Stoute by KO at 3:00 of round 2. Braidwood added another win to his record in September 2016, when he knocked out Adam Queried at 2:30 of the first round. Again, Braidwood emerged victorious over Lee Mein at 2:07 in the first round on December 2, 2016, in Edmonton, AB . This year, Braidwood has racked up four more victories, making him the number one heavyweight in Western Canada.[1]

Braidwood defeated Eric Martel Bahoeli on February 24, 2017, to win the WBU Heavyweight Title, in Quebec City making him the number one heavyweight boxer of the WBU. Bahoeli was ranked seventh (11-6-1) at the time of the fight in World Boxing Union (WBU) ranks. The 12-round title fight lasted a total of 5 rounds (2:50), before finally knocking him out. In the 4th round, Braidwood sustained a large cut above one of his eyes from a series of seconds in which he taunted Bahoeli to "hit me harder." It was a violent matchup, but it is no surprise that Braidwood emerged victorious, as he packs one of the heaviest punches in the league.[2]

On June 16, 2017, he competed against Tim Hague in Edmonton. Hague suffered a serious brain injury in the fight, and died two days later in a nearby hospital.[3]

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On November 23, 2010, Braidwood and two other men were charged after an incident late the previous Friday afternoon in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

On April 19, 2013, Braidwood was sentenced to 4 1/2 years for sexually assaulting a former girlfriend.[4]

On September 10, 2013, Braidwood pleaded guilty to other remaining Alberta charges and sentencing proceeded. The sentence ran concurrently with his other convictions.

In June 2018, Braidwood was arrested and charged for assaulting a girlfriend and parole violations. He served four months in prison and was released October 2018.[5]

In June 2019, Braidwood was charged for domestic assault and forcible confinement to another girlfriend. On July 6, 2020 he pleaded guilty to assault charges.[5]

In December 2019, Braidwood violated parole conditions of no contact and was arrested and charged with breach of parole and intimidation of justice. On November 25, 2020, he pleaded guilty to charges.[5]

Championships and accomplishments

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Professional boxing record

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16 fights 14 wins 2 losses
By knockout 13 2
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round, time Date Location Notes
16 Win 14–2   Andrew Satterfield TKO 2 (8), 1:17 Jun 15, 2019   Centre Gervais Auto, Shawinigan, Quebec
15 Loss 13–2   Simon Kean TKO 3 (10), 1:32 Jun 16, 2018   Centre Gervais Auto, Shawinigan, Quebec For the IBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title
For Vacant WBC Francophone Heavyweight Title
14 Win 13–1   Hugo Leon TKO 4 (6), 1:21 Apr 28, 2018   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
13 Win 12–1   Jesus Manuel Paez KO 1 (6), 2:15 Mar 31, 2018   Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec
12 Win 11–1   Misael Sanchez TKO 2 (8), 1:26 Dec 8, 2017   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
11 Win 10–1   Christian Larrondo TKO 4 (6), 2:02 Sep 22, 2017   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
10 Win 9–1   Wilfrido Leal KO 1 (8), 1:58 Sep 8, 2017   Western Speedway, Victoria, British Columbia
9 Win 8–1   Tim Hague KO 2 (8), 2:08 June 16, 2017   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
8 Win 7–1   Eric Martel Bahoeli KO 5 (12), 2:01 Feb 24, 2017   Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Quebec Won Vacant WBU Heavyweight Title
7 Win 6–1   Lee Mein KO 1 (4), 2:20 Dec 2, 2016   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
6 Win 5–1   Adam Querido TKO 1 (6), 2:35 Sep 9, 2016   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
5 Win 4–1   Todd Stoute KO 2 (4), 3:00 June 17, 2016   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
4 Win 3–1   Victor Valimaki MD 4 Mar 11, 2016   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
3 Win 2–1   Paul Mackenzie TKO 2 (4), 0:53 Dec 4, 2015   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
2 Loss 1–1   Lee Mein TKO 1 (4), 1:06 April 9, 2009   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
1 Win 1–0   Devon Garnon TKO 1 (4), 0:47 Jan 24, 2009   Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta Professional debut

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Ryan Jimmo TKO (punches) MFC 11: Gridiron February 3, 2007 1 1:54 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Adam Braidwood". boxrec.com.
  2. ^ "Former Edmonton Eskimos lineman to fight for obscure heavyweight boxing title". edmontonjournal.
  3. ^ Johnston, Mike (June 18, 2017). "Former UFC fighter Tim Hague dead after being injured in boxing match". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  4. ^ "Ex-Eskimos lineman Adam Braidwood sentenced to 4 1/2 years for sex assault". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "CSO - Search Traffic/Criminal By Participant Name". justice.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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