Brian Mendoza

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Brian Mendoza
Born
Brian Marino Mendoza

(1994-02-13) February 13, 1994 (age 30)
Albuquerque, New Mexico. U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLa Bala
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses4

Brian Marino Mendoza (born February 13, 1994) is an American professional boxer. He has held the WBC interim light middleweight title since April 2023.

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Professional career

Mendoza turned pro in 2014 and currently trains with legendary Cuban boxing trainer Ismael Salas.

After compiling a record of 20–2, he knocked former world titleholder Jeison Rosario on just 10 days notice. [1] Mendoza followed up this upset victory with a stunning 7th round KO over previously undefeated Sebastian Fundora to win the WBC Interim Light Middleweight World Title. [2] [3] Though his success was short-lived. In his next match he lost to WBO junior middleweight champ Tim Tszyu, being stripped of his own title in the process.

In 2024, he took a fight at short notice against Serhii Bohachuk 23-1(23) for the vacant WBC interim junior middleweight championship, which was his old title. A fight he would lose by uninamous decision.

Professional boxing record

26 fights22 wins4 losses
By knockout160
By decision64
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss22–4 Serhii Bohachuk UD12Mar 30, 2024 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant Interim WBC light-middleweight title
25Loss22–3 Tim Tszyu UD12Oct 15, 2023Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, AustraliaFor WBO light-middleweight title
24Win22–2 Sebastian Fundora KO7 (12), 0:39Apr 8, 2023 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.Won interim WBC super welterweight title
23Win21–2 Jeison Rosario KO5 (10), 0:35Nov 5, 2022Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win20–2Benjamin WhitakerTKO5 (8), 0:51Mar 26, 2022Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
21Loss19–2 Jesus Ramos UD10Sep 5, 2021 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
20Win19–1Thomas LaMannaUD10Aug 29, 2020 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
19Loss18–1Larry GomezSD8Nov 30, 2019 The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18Win18–0Rosemberg GomezKO1 (8), 2:12Aug 17, 2019 Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Win17–0Carlos Mohamed RodriguezKO2 (8), 1:45May 4, 2019 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S.
16Win16–0John David CharlesTKO3 (6), 0:40Nov 11, 2017Lujan Building, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
15Win15–0Tyler PoglineTKO2 (6)Mar 18, 2017 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
14Win14–0Daniel CalzadaUD6Jul 9, 2016 Santa Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
13Win13–0Joel VargasTKO3 (6), 0:53Feb 6, 2016United Wireless Arena, Dodge City, Kansas, U.S.
12Win12–0Francisco IsataTKO2 (4), 2:49Jan 16, 2016ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
11Win11–0Anthony HillUD4Dec 19, 2015Lea County Events Center, Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S.
10Win10–0Eddie CordovaTKO1 (6), 1:02Nov 14, 2015ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0Michael PickettTKO1 (4), 2:08Oct 9, 2015 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
8Win8–0John RozemaTKO1 (4), 2:16Sep 5, 2015Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
7Win7–0Eric RosalesSD4Aug 22, 2015 United Wireless Arena, Dodge City, Kansas, U.S.
6Win6–0Dontre KingKO3 (4), 1:35Jun 6, 2015ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
5Win5–0Ivan LuceroTKO1 (4), 1:57May 9, 2015Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
4Win4–0Javier Eduardo RiveraUD4Feb 28, 2015Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3Win3–0Lazaro Jay DominguezUD4Nov 15, 2014Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
2Win2–0Jesus LopezKO1 (4), 1:49Jul 26, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
1Win1–0Daniel GonzalezTKO1 (4), 0:39May 10, 2014Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Brian Mendoza hopes to spring another upset". maxboxing.com.
  2. ↑ "Brian Mendoza Knocks Sebastian Fundora Out in Seventh Round Stunner". Boxingscene. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  3. ↑ "Upset: Mendoza KOs Fundora in seven". Fightnews. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super welterweight champion
Interim title
April 8 – October 15, 2023
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Serhii Bohachuk
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