Kelson Carlos Santos Pinto (born November 26, 1976) is a Brazilian former professional boxer and world title challenger. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games.

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Kelson Pinto
Born	Kelson Carlos Pinto (1976-11-26) 26 November 1976 (age 47) Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	26
Wins	24
Wins by KO	22
Losses	2
Medal record Men's boxing Representing  Brazil Pan American Games 1999 Winnipeg Light welterweight

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Pinto represented his native country in the light welterweight division at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in the second round by Uzbekistan's eventual gold medalist Mahammatkodir Abdoollayev.

Pinto turned professional in 2000 and remained undefeated until fighting Miguel Cotto (whom he had defeated as an amateur) for the WBO junior welterweight title in 2004. Cotto defeated him by KO in 2004. In 2005, Pinto lost to veteran Vince Phillips.

• UOL Esporte Profile
• Boxing record for Kelson Pinto from BoxRec (registration required)

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