Brian Norman Jr.

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Brian Norman Jr.
Born (2000-11-23) November 23, 2000 (age 23)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Other namesThe Assassin II
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins26
Wins by KO20
No contests2

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]

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Early life

Norman was born in Decatur, Georgia on November 23, 2000.

Professional career

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

28 fights26 wins0 losses
By knockout200
By decision60
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Win26–0 (2) Giovani Santillan KO10 (12), 1:332024-05-18 Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.Won vacant interim WBO welterweight title
27NC25–0 (2)Janelson Figueroa BocachicaNC3 (10), 3:002024-03-02Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.Retained WBO International welterweight title
26Win25–0 (1)Quinton RandallUD102023-11-16 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO International welterweight title
25Win24–0 (1)Jesus Antonio Perez CamposUD82023-05-13 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S.
24Win23–0 (1)Rodrigo Damian CoriaUD82023-01-14 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
23Win22–0 (1)Roque Agustin JuncoTKO1 (6), 2:122021-12-11Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
22Win21–0 (1)Demian Daniel FernandezTKO1 (8), 1:312021-08-14Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21Win20–0 (1)Agustine MaurasTKO4 (8), 1:472021-04-10Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20Win19–0 (1)Benjamin WhitakerTKO5 (8), 1:562021-03-10 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
19Win18–0 (1)Juan Rodriguez JrKO1 (8), 1:262020-10-17Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18Win17–0 (1)Flavio RodriguezTD7 (8), 0:572020-03-13 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win16–0 (1)Evincii DixonUD62020-01-17WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S.
16Win15–0 (1)Kevin Womack JrKO1 (6), 0:382019-07-27 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
15Win14–0 (1)Justino Rivera MezaTKO1 (4), 2:022019-06-29Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
14Win13–0 (1)Angelo SnowKO6 (6), 0:252019-05-04Horizons Event Hall, Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
13NC12–0 (1)Carlos RamirezNC1 (6), 2:512019-04-27Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
12Win12–0Jorge Babuca WatanabeTKO1 (4), 0:342019-01-26 Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
11Win11–0Jesus Soto GonzalezKO1 (4), 0:282018-12-07Esquina Food Truck, Mexicali, Mexico
10Win10–0Miguel Robinson SalmeronTKO1 (4), 2:482018-10-27Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
9Win9–0Dario Medina TalaveraKO1 (4), 0:552018-08-31Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
8Win8–0Zeus ValenzuelaUD42018-08-11Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
7Win7–0Luis Cueto HernandezKO2 (4), 2:282018-07-21Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
6Win6–0Alejandro Almada FrancoTKO3 (4), 1:572018-06-30Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
5Win5–0Odilon Rivera MezaTKO1 (4), 0:252018-05-26Mexicali, Mexico
4Win4–0Carlos Bacasegua LuzaniaRTD2 (4), 3:002018-04-14Gimnasio de Box, Los Algodones, Mexico
3Win3–0Jose Luis LealTKO1 (4), 1:292018-03-24Terraza del Sol del Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
2Win2–0Luis RomeroKO1 (4), 0:272018-02-23Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
1Win1–0Kire LucasTKO1 (4), 1:312018-01-20Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Welterweight Rankings – BoxRec" . Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Brian Norman, Rohan Polanco Sign On With Top Rank". Boxing Scene.com. December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ Idec, Keith (November 16, 2023). "Brian Norman Wins Unremarkable 10-Round Unanimous Decision Over Quinton Randall". Boxing Scene.
  5. ↑ Donovan, Jake (March 2, 2024). "Early ESPN+ Results: Brian Norman Jr.-Janelson Bocachica Ends In No-Decisions". The Ring.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 April 2024). "Giovani Santillan vs Brian Norman Jr set for Navarrete-Berinchyk co-feature". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ Donovan, Jake (16 May 2024). "GIOVANI SANTILLAN-BRIAN NORMAN JR. GRANTED APPROVAL FOR INTERIM WBO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE". ringtv.com/.
  8. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (19 May 2024). "Brian Norman Jr KO's Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title". FIGHTMAG.
  9. ↑ 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.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Vergil Ortiz Jr. 		WBO International
welterweight champion
November 16, 2023 – May 18, 2024
Won interim title		Vacant
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Timothy Bradley 		WBO welterweight champion
Interim title
May 18, 2024 – present		Incumbent
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