Ernesto Mercado

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Ernesto Mercado
Born (2001-10-29) October 29, 2001 (age 23)
Upland, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesTito
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights17
Wins17
Wins by KO16

Ernesto Mercado (born October 29, 2001) is an American professional boxer who competes in the super lightweight division.

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Amateur career

Mercado had a successful amateur career with a record of 278-11 fights and going unbeaten in the olympic trials but missed the games due to covid. He was also a 21 time national champions. [1]

Professional career

Mercado vs Ndongeni

Mercado went the distance for the first time in his 11th fight against the South African Xolisani Ndongeni. Despite failing to get the stoppage, Mercado dominated the fight with his jab and overhand right hands. All three judges scored the fight 99-91 in favour of Mercado. [2]

Mercado vs Nakathila

Mercado faced former interim world title challenger Jeremia Nakathila in his 13th fight and became the first man to stop the durable Namibian. After dropping Nakathila in round 2 the referee stopped the fight after an immediate onslaught from Mercado. [3]

Mercado vs Pedraza

Mercado achieved the biggest win of his career so far over former world champion Jose Pedraza. After dominating the first three rounds, Mercado dropped Pedraza in the fourth round. Despite beating the count the referee felt stopped the fight feeling Pedraza was not able to continue. [4]

Professional boxing record

17 fights17 wins0 losses
By knockout160
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
17Win17–0 Jose Pedraza TKO4 (10), 2:07Jan 25, 2025Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Hector Edgardo SarmientoRTD3 (10), 3:00Jul 27, 2024 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
15Win15–0Denier BerrioRTD3 (10), 3:00Apr 5, 2024Red Owl Boxing Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
14Win14–0Cristian BielmaKO2 (10), 0:42Feb 24, 2024Evolution Club, Tijuana, Mexico
13Win13–0Jeremia NakathilaKO2 (10),Nov 11, 2023Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
12Win12–0Carlos Manuel PortilloKO1 (10), 1:36Aug 26, 2023Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Xolisani NdongeniUD10Jul 8, 2023Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win10–0Henry LundyKO1 (10), 2:29Apr 15, 2023Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
9Win9–0Jose AnguloKO7 (8), 1:05Feb 4, 2023Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Jayson VelezKO6 (8), 3:00Oct 22, 2022Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Alfredo Rodolfo BlancoKO2 (8), 0:45Aug 25, 2022The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Jose ZaragozaKO2 (6), 1:07May 12, 2022Quiet Cannon Country Club, Montibello, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Daniel Evangelista JrKO1 (6), 1:37Apr 14, 2022The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Marc MisiuraKO1 (6), 2:58Apr 3, 2021Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Nathan BenichouKO1 (6), 2:42Oct 14, 2021The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Osmel MayorgaRTD1 (6), 3:00Sep 25, 2021Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Christopher JohnsonKO2 (4), 2:26Jul 31, 2021Osceola Heritage Park, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing junior welterweight Ernesto "Tito" Mercado". boxingtalk. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado Goes The Distance, Decisions Xolisani Ndongeni Over Ten". boxingscene. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Mercado stops Nakathila in two". fightnews. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado vs Jose Pedraza Fight Results: Mercado Scores Crushing KO (Video)". yardbarker. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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