Brandon Adams (boxer)

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Brandon Adams
Brandon "The Cannon" Adams.jpg
Adams in 2019
Born (1989-07-31) July 31, 1989 (age 34)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCannon
Statistics
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins23
Wins by KO15
Losses3

Brandon Quincy Adams (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBC middleweight title in 2019. He was the winner of season 5 of The Contender series. [1]

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Early life

Adams was born on July 31, 1989, between Compton and Watts in Los Angeles, California.  He fought against involvement with gangs and drugs early on in life, surviving through what he calls "faith and a courageous sense of humor." Eager to participate in sports as a youth, but shunned for his family's troubled reputation in the streets of Compton and Watts, Adams found a way around the hardships of the neighborhood by using the discipline of boxing as a way to better his opportunities in life and to defend himself. [2] "I saw my older brothers get shot, lost best friends within 100 feet from where I lie my head," Adams explained. "I had to defend myself from being bullied because fighting was a reality of the streets. Being very small for my age, certainly the smallest of all my friends, I naturally had more to prove."

Quickly gaining a reputation after winning several backyard brawls, Brandon's neighbor "Big Al" took notice and brought him into the professional and legalized world of boxing. Introducing him into the "last old school boxing gym" in South Central Los Angeles, Big Al became Brandon's mentor and first trainer. "My neighbor Big Al saw my enthusiasm to box and make it out of the backyard, so he began taking me to the gym," Adams explained of his mentor. "Al introduced me to everyone in the gym, he had me do strength and conditioning in the same sessions as my training. He was a male figure that stepped in to try to mentor and help me, and I’m forever grateful."

Career

In the same gym, Brandon eventually developed into a world class boxer under the tutelage of Hall of Fame trainer Dub Huntley, a trainer portrayed in the film Million Dollar Baby. [2] "Dub would say I need to turn pro ASAP. I started training at 19, my first amateur fight was at 20, My first professional fight at 21. A feat nearly unheard of in the boxing industry. I was moving really fast because they believed in me," Adams said. "I went pro inside of two years, which is very unusual. Dub had multiple world champions and when he saw me train, he said I was ready to turn pro, he told me I would be a world champion."

After years of victories, Adams earned his nickname "The Cannon," dominating several local showcases and accumulating an undefeated record in fights across the U.S. and Mexico. Gaining the attention of the boxing community, Adams was requested for training camps by boxing contenders Shawn Porter, Gennady Golovkin and Antonio Margarito. In 2013, he signed with Banner Promotions and in 2015, he participated in ESPN's nationally televised annual Boxcino Tournament. [2]

He ultimately finished runner-up in the tournament after a false blood doping accusation severely affected his training regiment, his ability to meet the required weight class, and his energy during the fight. A defeated fighter had falsely accused him of taking performance enhancers, which required Adams to be cleared by the Boxing Commission. After their independent blood tests cleared him to fight, he only had two days to lose twelve pounds. He accomplished this through the usage of sweat creams, sauna suits, and running. The extreme measures depleted his strength and caused him to lose the second round. [2]

Relegating to full recovery mode over the next few years, in 2018 Brandon was invited to join season 5 of the EPIX network television show The Contender. The show revived his career, leading to his victory over Shane Mosley Jr. for the show finale and championship.[ citation needed ] Unfortunately, Big Al died from a heart attack during this time. Although severely affected by Big Al's death, Adams fought on 29 June 2019 against Jermall Charlo in Houston, Texas. [3] Airing on Showtime with big box office appeal, the fight marked Brandon's national debut with over one million expected viewers. Charlo won the fight on points, retaining the WBC middleweight title.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

26 fights23 wins3 losses
By knockout151
By decision82
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateAgeLocationNotes
26Win23–3 Serhii Bohachuk TKO8 (10),
2:47		Mar 4, 202131 years, 216 daysMunicipal Boxing Gym Felix Pagan Pintor, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
25Win22–3Sanny DuversonneUD12Dec 3, 202031 years, 125 daysWild Card Boxing, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Jermall Charlo UD12Jun 29, 201929 years, 333 daysNRG Arena, Houston, California, U.S.For WBC Middleweight title
23Win21–2Shane Mosley Jr.UD10Nov 9, 201829 years, 101 daysForum, Inglewood, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Finals
22Win20–2Eric WalkerMD5May 22, 201828 years, 295 daysLADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Semi finals
21Win19–2 Ievgen Khytrov UD5May 16, 201828 years, 289 daysLADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Quarter finals
20Win18–2 Tyrone Brunson KO4 (5),
2:00		May 10, 201828 years, 283 daysLADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: preliminary round
19Loss17–2 John Thompson TKO2 (10),
2:18		May 22, 201525 years, 295 daysOmega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.For NABA and vacant WBO inter-continental super welterweight title
18Win17–1Vito GasparyanTKO7 (6),
0:35		Apr 10, 201525 years, 253 daysSands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win16–1Alex PerezTKO5 (6),
2:47		Feb 13, 201525 years, 197 daysMohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
16Win15–1Lekan ByfieldTKO2 (8),
1:58		Jan 16, 201525 years, 169 daysTurning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
15Loss14–1 Willie Monroe Jr. UD10May 23, 201424 years, 296 daysTurning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.For vacant WBA, NABA, and vacant WBO NABO middleweight titles
14Win14–0Raymond GaticaSD8Apr 18, 201424 years, 261 daysTurning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0Daniel EdouardRTD4 (6),
3:00		Feb 28, 201424 years, 212 daysHorseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
12Win12–0Francisco Rios GilTKO2 (6),
1:58		Sep 26, 201324 years, 57 daysFour Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Daniel Yocupicio MendezKO4 (4),
1:33		Jul 17, 201323 years, 351 daysSalon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
10Win10–0Rafael Ortiz MorenoTKO3 (4),
1:44		May 1, 201323 years, 274 daysSalon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9Win9–0Edgar BojorquezKO2 (4),
1:53		Dec 19, 201223 years, 141 daysSalon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
8Win8–0Yair AguiarKO2 (6),
2:52		Nov 2, 201223 years, 94 daysFour Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Moses AlvizoUD4Aug 18, 201223 years, 18 daysHollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Cleven IsheUD4Jun 7, 201222 years, 342 daysOrange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Dave CourchaineKO1 (4),
1:54		Jan 21, 201222 years, 174 daysEmerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Raymundo IndaKO4 (4),
2:00		Nov 4, 201122 years, 96 daysDoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
3Win3–0John WorthyUD4Sep 30, 201122 years, 61 daysOrange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Miguel LopezKO4 (4),
2:09		May 12, 201121 years, 285 daysHollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Erin BeachUD4Mar 31, 201121 years, 243 daysFour Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Brandon Adams dominates Shane Mosley Jr. over 10, wins Season 5 The Contender". The Ring. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "About". Brandon "The Cannon" Adams. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. ↑ "Jermall Charlo-Brandon Adams on 6/15 or 6/8, on Showtime". BoxingScene.com. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
Sporting positions
Preceded by WBC Continental Americas
super welterweight champion
March 4, 2021 – February, 2022
Vacated		Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Ocampo
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