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 held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title since August 2024.

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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. [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 to win the title. [6] [7]

On August 12, 2024, Terence Crawford vacated the WBO welterweight title to remain at junior middleweight and Norman was promoted to full champion. [8] [9]

Norman was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBO welterweight title against Derrieck Cuevas in Norfolk, VA on November 8, 2024. [10] On October 7, 2024, it was announced that Norman suffered a hand injury in training and was forced to withdraw. [11] [12]

Professional boxing record

28 fights26 wins0 losses
By knockout200
By decision60
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Win26–0 (2) Giovani Santillan KO10 (12), 1:33May 18, 2024 Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO interim welterweight title
27NC25–0 (2)Janelson Figueroa BocachicaNC3 (10), 3:00Mar 2, 2024Turning 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
26Win25–0 (1)Quinton RandallUD10Nov 16, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO International welterweight title
25Win24–0 (1)Jesus Antonio Perez CamposUD8May 13, 2023 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S.
24Win23–0 (1)Rodrigo Damian CoriaUD8Jan 14, 2023 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
23Win22–0 (1)Roque Agustin JuncoTKO1 (6), 2:12Dec 11, 2021Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
22Win21–0 (1)Demian Daniel FernandezTKO1 (8), 1:31Aug 14, 2021Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21Win20–0 (1)Agustine MaurasTKO4 (8), 1:47Apr 10, 2021Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20Win19–0 (1)Benjamin WhitakerTKO5 (8), 1:56Mar 10, 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
19Win18–0 (1)Juan Rodriguez JrKO1 (8), 1:26Oct 17, 2020Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18Win17–0 (1)Flavio RodriguezTD7 (8), 0:57Mar 13, 2020 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win16–0 (1)Evincii DixonUD6Jan 17, 2020WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S.
16Win15–0 (1)Kevin Womack JrKO1 (6), 0:38Jul 27, 2019 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
15Win14–0 (1)Justino Rivera MezaTKO1 (4), 2:02Jun 29, 2019Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
14Win13–0 (1)Angelo SnowKO6 (6), 0:25May 4, 2019Horizons Event Hall, Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
13NC12–0 (1)Carlos RamirezNC1 (6), 2:51Apr 27, 2019Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
12Win12–0Jorge Babuca WatanabeTKO1 (4), 0:34Jan 26, 2019 Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
11Win11–0Jesus Soto GonzalezKO1 (4), 0:28Dec 7, 2018Esquina Food Truck, Mexicali, Mexico
10Win10–0Miguel Robinson SalmeronTKO1 (4), 2:48Oct 27, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
9Win9–0Dario Medina TalaveraKO1 (4), 0:55Aug 31, 2018Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
8Win8–0Zeus ValenzuelaUD4Aug 11, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
7Win7–0Luis Cueto HernandezKO2 (4), 2:28Jul 21, 2018Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
6Win6–0Alejandro Almada FrancoTKO3 (4), 1:57Jun 30, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
5Win5–0Odilon Rivera MezaTKO1 (4), 0:25May 26, 2018Mexicali, Mexico
4Win4–0Carlos Bacasegua LuzaniaRTD2 (4), 3:00Apr 14, 2018Gimnasio de Box, Los Algodones, Mexico
3Win3–0Jose Luis LealTKO1 (4), 1:29Mar 24, 2018Terraza del Sol del Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
2Win2–0Luis RomeroKO1 (4), 0:27Feb 23, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
1Win1–0Kire LucasTKO1 (4), 1:31Jan 20, 2018Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Brian Norman, Rohan Polanco Sign On With Top Rank". Boxing Scene.com. December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ Idec, Keith (November 16, 2023). "Brian Norman Wins Unremarkable 10-Round Unanimous Decision Over Quinton Randall". Boxing Scene.
  3. ↑ Donovan, Jake (March 2, 2024). "Early ESPN+ Results: Brian Norman Jr.-Janelson Bocachica Ends In No-Decisions". The Ring.
  4. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 April 2024). "Giovani Santillan vs Brian Norman Jr set for Navarrete-Berinchyk co-feature". FIGHTMAG.
  5. ↑ Donovan, Jake (16 May 2024). "GIOVANI SANTILLAN-BRIAN NORMAN JR. GRANTED APPROVAL FOR INTERIM WBO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE". ringtv.com/.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (19 May 2024). "Brian Norman Jr KO's Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Resolution: In the Matter of the WBO Welterweight Division". WBO. 12 August 2024. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Donovan, Jake (12 August 2024). "Terence Crawford vacates WBO welterweight title; Brian Norman Jr. elevated to full titlist". The Ring. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 September 2024). "Brian Norman Jr vs Derrieck Cuevas among confirmed Davis-Lemos undercard bouts". FIGHTMAG.
  11. ↑ "WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. Out of November 8th Title Defense". KO On SI. 2 October 2024.
  12. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (7 October 2024). "Troy Isley vs Tyler Howard new co-feature to Davis-Lemos, Brian Norman Jr injured". FIGHTMAG.
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 – August 12, 2024
Promoted		Vacant
Preceded by WBO welterweight champion
August 12, 2024 – present		Incumbent
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