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Curmel Tramayne Moton is a highly decorated American amateur standout who put together a rare youth résumé before even turning 20. Born in Salt Lake City and later relocating to Las Vegas, Moton competed in the lightweight classes with a polished, ring-savvy style that stood out in crowded U.S. brackets. He finished his amateur run with 64 bouts and a 61–3 record, plus five stoppages. That modest KO number reflects the short, scoring-heavy format he fought in, not a lack of pop: Moton wins by precision, speed, and control. His game is built on a quick jab, disciplined footwork, and clean countering when opponents overreach. He rarely wastes punches, and he tends to bank rounds through timing rather than raw volume.
Tournament life defines amateur boxing, and Moton learned to thrive there. His 2022 USA National Championships run at 57 kg was a signature sequence: in just a few days he beat Zabdiel Valdivia, Jamir Germany, Carlos Martinez, and Bruno Rios to take the youth title. Earlier that year he impressed at the USA Eastern Qualifier, stopping Andres Alvarado quickly and outpointing rival Marcus Luther, a matchup he would win again in the 2021 National Championships final. Those back-to-back tournament peaks showed stamina, adaptability, and the ability to handle stylistic rematches—skills that matter even more than highlight knockouts at this level.
Moton’s opponent list reads like a map of rising U.S. talent. He traded tight decisions with Breishaun Johnson, met power and pressure from Zaquin Moses, and repeatedly out-boxed Joaquin Camberos Garcia across multiple events. His last recorded bout, a split-decision loss to Moses in Detroit in March 2023, was a narrow result that underlined how thin the margins are against top peers. Now listed as inactive after 2023, Moton remains one of the most intriguing young American lightweights, armed with elite amateur rounds and a professional-ready foundation.
Tips / interesting facts:
- Moton’s best weapon is timing—many of his wins come from scoring first and exiting cleanly.
- He has multiple tournament rematch victories, showing strong in-fight adjustment.
- The 2022 Nationals gold run came with four wins in four days—proof of elite conditioning.
- Compact at 163 cm, he fights tall by using foot speed and a sharp jab to manage range.
Amateur Fight History (recent highlights)
| Date | Opponent (record at time) | Result | Venue / City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-25 | Zaquin Moses (11-5-0) | Loss – SD | Huntington Place, Detroit | Close split decision |
| 2023-03-24 | Rashad Robinson (3-3-0) | Win – UD | Huntington Place, Detroit | — |
| 2023-03-22 | Anton McCall (0-1-0) | Win – RSC | Huntington Place, Detroit | Referee stoppage |
| 2023-03-20 | Joaquin Camberos Garcia (0-5-0) | Win – UD | Huntington Place, Detroit | — |
| 2022-12-10 | Bruno Rios (8-4-0) | Win – UD | Civic Center, Lubbock | USA Nationals Final (Youth) |
| 2022-12-09 | Carlos Martinez (10-4-0) | Win – UD | Civic Center, Lubbock | USA Nationals Semi-final |
| 2022-12-08 | Jamir Germany (7-1-0) | Win – SD | Civic Center, Lubbock | USA Nationals Quarter-final |
| 2022-12-07 | Zabdiel Valdivia (2-1-0) | Win – UD | Civic Center, Lubbock | USA Nationals Prelims |
| 2022-04-30 | Marcus Luther (6-3-0) | Win – UD | Wolstein Center, Cleveland | USA Eastern Qualifier |
| 2022-04-28 | Andres Alvarado (1-4-0) | Win – RSC (1) | Wolstein Center, Cleveland | Stoppage in R1 |
| 2021-12-11 | Marcus Luther (4-2-0) | Win – SD | Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport | USA Nationals Final |
