Brian Norman Jr.
Brian Norman Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 23, 2000 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Other names | The Assassin II |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| No contests | 2 |
Brian Norman Jr. (born November 23, 2000) is an American boxer who has been competing in boxing since 2018. Since May 2024, he is the current WBO interim welterweight champion. As of June 2024, he is ranked as the world's seventh-best active welterweight by The Ring,[1] and ninth by BoxRec.[2]
Early life
[edit]Norman was born in Decatur, Georgia on November 23, 2000.
Professional career
[edit]In December 2022, Norman left TGB Promotions and signed with Top Rank.[3]
Norman faced Quinton Randall for the vacant WBO international welterweight title on November 16, 2023. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the title.[4]
In his first title defense of the international title, Norman face Janelson Bocachica on March 2, 2024. The bout ended in a no contest after both boxers sustained cuts to their foreheads.[5]
Norman faced Giovani Santillan for the vacant WBO interim welterweight title on May 18, 2024, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.[6][7] He won the fight by knockout in the 10th round with uppercut to win the title.[8][9]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 28 fights | 26 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 20 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| No contests | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Win | 26–0 (2) | Giovani Santillan | KO | 10 (12), 1:33 | May 18, 2024 | Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. | Won vacant WBO interim welterweight title |
| 27 | NC | 25–0 (2) | Janelson Figueroa Bocachica | NC | 3 (10), 3:00 | Mar 2, 2024 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO International welterweight title; Fight stopped after Bocahica suffered a cut from an accidental head clash |
| 26 | Win | 25–0 (1) | Quinton Randall | UD | 10 | Nov 16, 2023 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant WBO International welterweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) | Jesus Antonio Perez Campos | UD | 8 | May 13, 2023 | Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Rodrigo Damian Coria | UD | 8 | Jan 14, 2023 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Roque Agustin Junco | TKO | 1 (6), 2:12 | Dec 11, 2021 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Demian Daniel Fernandez | TKO | 1 (8), 1:31 | Aug 14, 2021 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Agustine Mauras | TKO | 4 (8), 1:47 | Apr 10, 2021 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Benjamin Whitaker | TKO | 5 (8), 1:56 | Mar 10, 2021 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Juan Rodriguez Jr | KO | 1 (8), 1:26 | Oct 17, 2020 | Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Flavio Rodriguez | TD | 7 (8), 0:57 | Mar 13, 2020 | Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Evincii Dixon | UD | 6 | Jan 17, 2020 | WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Kevin Womack Jr | KO | 1 (6), 0:38 | Jul 27, 2019 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–0 (1) | Justino Rivera Meza | TKO | 1 (4), 2:02 | Jun 29, 2019 | Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0 (1) | Angelo Snow | KO | 6 (6), 0:25 | May 4, 2019 | Horizons Event Hall, Norcross, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 13 | NC | 12–0 (1) | Carlos Ramirez | NC | 1 (6), 2:51 | Apr 27, 2019 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jorge Babuca Watanabe | TKO | 1 (4), 0:34 | Jan 26, 2019 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jesus Soto Gonzalez | KO | 1 (4), 0:28 | Dec 7, 2018 | Esquina Food Truck, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Miguel Robinson Salmeron | TKO | 1 (4), 2:48 | Oct 27, 2018 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Dario Medina Talavera | KO | 1 (4), 0:55 | Aug 31, 2018 | Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Zeus Valenzuela | UD | 4 | Aug 11, 2018 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Luis Cueto Hernandez | KO | 2 (4), 2:28 | Jul 21, 2018 | Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Alejandro Almada Franco | TKO | 3 (4), 1:57 | Jun 30, 2018 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Odilon Rivera Meza | TKO | 1 (4), 0:25 | May 26, 2018 | Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Bacasegua Luzania | RTD | 2 (4), 3:00 | Apr 14, 2018 | Gimnasio de Box, Los Algodones, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jose Luis Leal | TKO | 1 (4), 1:29 | Mar 24, 2018 | Terraza del Sol del Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Luis Romero | KO | 1 (4), 0:27 | Feb 23, 2018 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Kire Lucas | TKO | 1 (4), 1:31 | Jan 20, 2018 | Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Welterweight Rankings – BoxRec". Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Norman, Rohan Polanco Sign On With Top Rank". Boxing Scene.com. December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Idec, Keith (November 16, 2023). "Brian Norman Wins Unremarkable 10-Round Unanimous Decision Over Quinton Randall". Boxing Scene.
- ^ Donovan, Jake (March 2, 2024). "Early ESPN+ Results: Brian Norman Jr.-Janelson Bocachica Ends In No-Decisions". The Ring.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 April 2024). "Giovani Santillan vs Brian Norman Jr set for Navarrete-Berinchyk co-feature". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Donovan, Jake (16 May 2024). "GIOVANI SANTILLAN-BRIAN NORMAN JR. GRANTED APPROVAL FOR INTERIM WBO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE". ringtv.com/.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (19 May 2024). "Brian Norman Jr KO's Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Christ, Scott; Esco, Wil (May 18, 2024). "Navarrete vs Berinchyk: Live streaming results, round by round updates, how to watch, start time". Bad Left Hook.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Brian Norman Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)