Austin Trout Bio
Austin Dwayne Trout, born on September 18, 1985, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is an American professional boxer and bare-knuckle boxer who has built a respected career across two combat sports. Known by the ring name “No Doubt,” Trout has fought at the light middleweight and middleweight divisions since turning professional in 2005. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light middleweight title from 2011 to 2013 and later captured the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) welterweight title in 2024.
Standing 5 feet 9½ inches tall with a 73-inch reach, Trout is a southpaw whose career has spanned the United States, Mexico, and international venues. As of 2025, his overall professional boxing record stands at 37 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw across 43 total bouts, with 18 of his victories coming by knockout and 19 by decision. In bare-knuckle competition, he has added a championship reign and continued top-ten rankings in multiple weight classes.
Early Life and Background
Austin Dwayne Trout was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a city in the Mesilla Valley near the Texas border. He grew up in a community with a strong regional boxing tradition, and the sport became part of his life from an early age. Las Cruces provided him with access to amateur gyms and regional competitions that helped shape his early development as a fighter.
Trout graduated from Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, where he balanced his education with a serious amateur boxing schedule. His commitment to training during these formative years laid the foundation for the discipline that would later define his professional career. Family and local mentors in Las Cruces supported his decision to pursue boxing full-time.
Path to Boxing
Trout quickly rose through the amateur ranks, and in 2004 he was crowned the U.S. National Amateur Welterweight Champion. That same year, he was the runner-up in the trials to make the 2004 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, narrowly missing a place on the Olympic squad. He finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 163 wins, 42 losses, and 1 draw.
These accomplishments positioned Trout as one of the top amateur prospects in the country. His amateur pedigree opened doors to professional opportunities, and he was soon being scouted by promoters and managers. On September 1, 2005, at the age of 19, Trout made his professional debut at the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico, stopping Justo Almazan in the third round of a scheduled four-round bout.
Austin Trout Career
Early Career (2005–2010)
Trout’s first years as a professional were marked by consistent activity and rapid development. He fought a further five times in 2006, winning all of his bouts inside the distance, and continued to build his record in 2007 with wins over Raul Munoz, Julio Perez, and Abdias Castillo. By the end of 2007, his record stood at 13 wins, 10 inside the distance, and no losses.
He continued to climb the regional rankings, and in November 2009 he defeated Taronze Washington to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title. While waiting for a shot at a major world title, Trout worked with publicist DeAngelo Singleton and built the profile needed to land a championship opportunity. His steady rise through the ranks made him a mandatory challenger for the WBA light middleweight title.
WBA Light Middleweight Champion (2011–2013)
Trout won the WBA (Regular) light middleweight title on February 5, 2011, at the Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, defeating interim champion Rigoberto Álvarez, brother of Canelo Álvarez, by a lopsided unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 119–108. The victory announced Trout as a major force in the division and earned him recognition on the international stage.
He made two successful defenses of the WBA (Regular) title, first stopping David Alonso López by unanimous decision in June 2011 and then halting Frank LoPorto in round six in November 2011 at Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas. On December 1, 2012, Trout produced the biggest win of his career, defeating former three-division champion Miguel Cotto by a wide unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden, with judges scoring it 117–111, 117–111, and 119–109. The bout set a Showtime boxing viewership record, averaging 1.047 million viewers.
Trout’s reign ended in April 2013, when he faced Canelo Álvarez at the Alamodome in San Antonio and lost by unanimous decision in front of 39,247 fans. He suffered the first knockdown of his career in round seven and dropped a second consecutive decision later that year to Erislandy Lara in Brooklyn, New York.
Comeback and Title Challenges (2014–2018)
After back-to-back defeats, Trout took time off before launching a comeback trail in August 2014 with a win over Daniel Dawson. He added stoppage victories over Luis Grajeda, Luis Galarza, and Joey Hernandez between 2014 and 2015, rebuilding his record and earning another shot at a major title.
On March 29, 2016, Trout challenged Jermall Charlo for the IBF light middleweight title at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, losing by unanimous decision in a close bout. In October 2017, he challenged undefeated Jarrett Hurd for the IBF light middleweight title at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where his corner stopped the fight after round ten. In June 2018, Trout challenged Jermell Charlo for the WBC title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, dropping a majority decision that included two knockdowns in rounds three and nine.
BKFC Era (2024–Present)
Trout transitioned to bare-knuckle competition and on February 2, 2024, at BKFC 57 in Hollywood, Florida, defeated Luis Palomino to become the new BKFC welterweight champion. He made his first title defense against Ricardo Franco on October 12, 2024, at BKFC on DAZN 1, winning by unanimous decision, and his second defense came on April 4, 2025, at BKFC 71 Dubai: Day 1, where he won a split decision over Carlos Trinidad-Snake. The welterweight title was later vacated for unknown reasons.
On December 5, 2025, Trout faced Luis Palomino in a rematch at BKFC 85, this time at lightweight, and won by technical knockout at the end of the round, solidifying a title fight against Franco Tenaglia in 2026. As of April 2026, Trout is ranked No. 2 in the BKFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings, No. 5 in the welterweight rankings, and No. 2 in the lightweight rankings.
Style and Strengths
Trout is a southpaw who relies on speed, footwork, and straight left hands to control range and tempo. His conditioning and defensive movement have allowed him to outwork opponents over twelve rounds, while his accuracy with power punches has produced 18 professional knockouts. His ability to adapt between traditional boxing and bare-knuckle rules highlights the versatility that has defined his career.
Notable Events and Milestones
Trout’s career milestones include his 2004 U.S. National Amateur Welterweight Championship, his 2011 WBA light middleweight title win over Rigoberto Álvarez, his 2012 decision victory over Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden, and his 2024 BKFC welterweight title win over Luis Palomino. The Cotto fight set a Showtime boxing viewership record, averaging 1.047 million viewers and peaking at 1.4 million.
Austin Trout Career Wins
Austin Trout has compiled 37 professional boxing victories across 43 total bouts, with 18 wins by knockout and 19 by decision. His wins span regional titles, a world championship, and major upset decisions over established names in the light middleweight division. In bare-knuckle competition, he has added multiple title fight victories at welterweight and lightweight.
WBA Light Middleweight Highlights
Trout’s WBA light middleweight reign featured a dominant title-winning performance over Rigoberto Álvarez, a successful defense against David Alonso López, and a sixth-round stoppage of Frank LoPorto. His unanimous decision over Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in December 2012 remains the signature win of his boxing career.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of his world title fights, Trout has recorded notable victories over Daniel Dawson, Luis Grajeda, Joey Hernandez, and Juan De Angel. His bare-knuckle resume includes wins over Luis Palomino, Ricardo Franco, and Carlos Trinidad-Snake, establishing him as a top competitor in the BKFC.
Austin Trout Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Austin Dwayne Trout was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where his family supported his early commitment to boxing. Specific details about his parents and extended family have not been publicly verified.
Personal Life
Trout is in a relationship and has appeared on the reality television show Say Yes to the Dress during an episode titled “His Opinion…,” when his fiancé Taylor selected her wedding dress. Beyond this public appearance, he has kept most of his personal life private.
2025 Season Performance
In 2025, Austin Trout continued his bare-knuckle campaign as the reigning BKFC welterweight champion. On April 4, 2025, at BKFC 71 Dubai: Day 1, he defended his title against Carlos Trinidad-Snake in the main event, winning a split decision after five rounds were scored as a draw. The victory extended his unbeaten run in title fights, though the welterweight belt was later vacated for unknown reasons.
Trout returned on December 5, 2025, at BKFC 85, moving up to lightweight for a rematch with Luis Palomino. He closed the show with a technical knockout at the end of the round, a finish that confirmed his status as a contender across multiple BKFC divisions. The win set up a scheduled title opportunity against Franco Tenaglia in 2026.
Trout ended 2025 ranked No. 2 in the BKFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings and No. 2 in the lightweight rankings, cementing his position as one of the top bare-knuckle fighters in the world. With a major title fight scheduled for 2026, his late-career run in a new discipline has added a fresh chapter to a boxing journey that began in 2005.