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.
Early life[edit]
Norman was born in Decatur, Georgia.
Professional career[edit]
In December 2022, Norman left TGB Promotions and signed with Top Rank.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3]
Norman faced Giovani Santillan for the vacant WBO interim welterweight title on May 18, 2024, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.[4][5] He won the fight by knockout in the 10th round with uppercut.[6][7]
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 | 2024-05-18 | Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. | Won vacant interim WBO welterweight title |
| 27 | NC | 25–0 (2) | Janelson Figueroa Bocachica | NC | 3 (10), 3:00 | 2024-03-02 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO International welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–0 (1) | Quinton Randall | UD | 10 | 2023-11-16 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant WBO International welterweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) | Jesus Antonio Perez Campos | UD | 8 | 2023-05-13 | Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Rodrigo Damian Coria | UD | 8 | 2023-01-14 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Roque Agustin Junco | TKO | 1 (6), 2:12 | 2021-12-11 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Demian Daniel Fernandez | TKO | 1 (8), 1:31 | 2021-08-14 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Agustine Mauras | TKO | 4 (8), 1:47 | 2021-04-10 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Benjamin Whitaker | TKO | 5 (8), 1:56 | 2021-03-10 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Juan Rodriguez Jr | KO | 1 (8), 1:26 | 2020-10-17 | Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Flavio Rodriguez | TD | 7 (8), 0:57 | 2020-03-13 | Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Evincii Dixon | UD | 6 | 2020-01-17 | WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Kevin Womack Jr | KO | 1 (6), 0:38 | 2019-07-27 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–0 (1) | Justino Rivera Meza | TKO | 1 (4), 2:02 | 2019-06-29 | Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0 (1) | Angelo Snow | KO | 6 (6), 0:25 | 2019-05-04 | Horizons Event Hall, Norcross, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 13 | NC | 12–0 (1) | Carlos Ramirez | NC | 1 (6), 2:51 | 2019-04-27 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jorge Babuca Watanabe | TKO | 1 (4), 0:34 | 2019-01-26 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jesus Soto Gonzalez | KO | 1 (4), 0:28 | 2018-12-07 | Esquina Food Truck, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Miguel Robinson Salmeron | TKO | 1 (4), 2:48 | 2018-10-27 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Dario Medina Talavera | KO | 1 (4), 0:55 | 2018-08-31 | Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Zeus Valenzuela | UD | 4 | 2018-08-11 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Luis Cueto Hernandez | KO | 2 (4), 2:28 | 2018-07-21 | Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Alejandro Almada Franco | TKO | 3 (4), 1:57 | 2018-06-30 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Odilon Rivera Meza | TKO | 1 (4), 0:25 | 2018-05-26 | Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Bacasegua Luzania | RTD | 2 (4), 3:00 | 2018-04-14 | Gimnasio de Box, Los Algodones, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jose Luis Leal | TKO | 1 (4), 1:29 | 2018-03-24 | Terraza del Sol del Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Luis Romero | KO | 1 (4), 0:27 | 2018-02-23 | Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Kire Lucas | TKO | 1 (4), 1:31 | 2018-01-20 | Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
References[edit]
- ^ "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)