American boxer (born 2000)
Brian Norman Jr.
Born (2000-11-23 ) November 23, 2000 (age 24) Other names The Assassin II Statistics Weight(s) Welterweight Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Reach 72 in (183 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 28 Wins 26 Wins by KO 20 No contests 2
Brian Norman Jr. (born November 23, 2000) is an American boxer who has held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title since August 2024.
Early life
Norman was born in Decatur, Georgia on November 23, 2000. He began training martial arts as his father, Brian Norman Sr. is a long time boxing enthusiast and professional boxer.
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] [ 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] [ 11] [ 12]
Professional boxing record
28 fights
26 wins
0 losses
By knockout
20
0
By decision
6
0
No contests
2
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
28
Win
26–0 (2)
Giovani Santillan
KO
10 (12), 1:33
May 18, 2024
Pechanga Arena , San Diego, California , U.S.Won vacant WBO interim welterweight title
27
NC
25–0 (2)
Janelson Figueroa Bocachica
NC
3 (10), 3:00
Mar 2, 2024
Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
Retained WBO International welterweight title;
26
Win
25–0 (1)
Quinton Randall
UD
10
Nov 16, 2023
T-Mobile Arena , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.Won vacant WBO International welterweight title
25
Win
24–0 (1)
Jesus Antonio Perez Campos
UD
8
May 13, 2023
Stockton Arena , Stockton, California , U.S.
24
Win
23–0 (1)
Rodrigo Damian Coria
UD
8
Jan 14, 2023
Turning Stone Resort Casino , Verona, New York , U.S.
23
Win
22–0 (1)
Roque Agustin Junco
TKO
1 (6), 2:12
Dec 11, 2021
Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
22
Win
21–0 (1)
Demian Daniel Fernandez
TKO
1 (8), 1:31
Aug 14, 2021
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21
Win
20–0 (1)
Agustine Mauras
TKO
4 (8), 1:47
Apr 10, 2021
Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20
Win
19–0 (1)
Benjamin Whitaker
TKO
5 (8), 1:56
Mar 10, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena , Uncasville, Connecticut , U.S.
19
Win
18–0 (1)
Juan Rodriguez Jr
KO
1 (8), 1:26
Oct 17, 2020
Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida , U.S.
18
Win
17–0 (1)
Flavio Rodriguez
TD
7 (8), 0:57
Mar 13, 2020
Grand Casino Hinckley , Hinckley, Minnesota , U.S.
17
Win
16–0 (1)
Evincii Dixon
UD
6
Jan 17, 2020
WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa , U.S.
16
Win
15–0 (1)
Kevin Womack Jr
KO
1 (6), 0:38
Jul 27, 2019
Georgia World Congress Center , Atlanta, Georgia , U.S.
15
Win
14–0 (1)
Justino Rivera Meza
TKO
1 (4), 2:02
Jun 29, 2019
Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
14
Win
13–0 (1)
Angelo Snow
KO
6 (6), 0:25
May 4, 2019
Horizons Event Hall, Norcross, Georgia , U.S.
13
NC
12–0 (1)
Carlos Ramirez
NC
1 (6), 2:51
Apr 27, 2019
Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
12
Win
12–0
Jorge Babuca Watanabe
TKO
1 (4), 0:34
Jan 26, 2019
Auditorio del Estado , Mexicali, Mexico
11
Win
11–0
Jesus Soto Gonzalez
KO
1 (4), 0:28
Dec 7, 2018
Esquina Food Truck, Mexicali, Mexico
10
Win
10–0
Miguel Robinson Salmeron
TKO
1 (4), 2:48
Oct 27, 2018
Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
9
Win
9–0
Dario Medina Talavera
KO
1 (4), 0:55
Aug 31, 2018
Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
8
Win
8–0
Zeus Valenzuela
UD
4
Aug 11, 2018
Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
7
Win
7–0
Luis Cueto Hernandez
KO
2 (4), 2:28
Jul 21, 2018
Bosque de la Ciudad, San Luis Río Colorado , Mexico
6
Win
6–0
Alejandro Almada Franco
TKO
3 (4), 1:57
Jun 30, 2018
Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
5
Win
5–0
Odilon Rivera Meza
TKO
1 (4), 0:25
May 26, 2018
Mexicali, Mexico
4
Win
4–0
Carlos Bacasegua Luzania
RTD
2 (4), 3:00
Apr 14, 2018
Gimnasio de Box, Los Algodones , Mexico
3
Win
3–0
Jose Luis Leal
TKO
1 (4), 1:29
Mar 24, 2018
Terraza del Sol del Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico
2
Win
2–0
Luis Romero
KO
1 (4), 0:27
Feb 23, 2018
Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali , Mexico
1
Win
1–0
Kire Lucas
TKO
1 (4), 1:31
Jan 20, 2018
Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas , U.S.
See also
References
^ "Brian Norman, Rohan Polanco Sign On With Top Rank" . Boxing Scene.com. December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024 .^ Idec, Keith (November 16, 2023). "Brian Norman Wins Unremarkable 10-Round Unanimous Decision Over Quinton Randall" . Boxing Scene. ^ Donovan, Jake (March 2, 2024). "Early ESPN+ Results: Brian Norman Jr.-Janelson Bocachica Ends In No-Decisions" . The Ring. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 April 2024). "Giovani Santillan vs Brian Norman Jr set for Navarrete-Berinchyk co-feature" . FIGHTMAG . ^ Donovan, Jake (16 May 2024). "GIOVANI SANTILLAN-BRIAN NORMAN JR. GRANTED APPROVAL FOR INTERIM WBO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE" . ringtv.com/ . ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (19 May 2024). "Brian Norman Jr KO's Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title" . FIGHTMAG . ^ 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. ^ "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 .^ 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 . ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 September 2024). "Brian Norman Jr vs Derrieck Cuevas among confirmed Davis-Lemos undercard bouts" . FIGHTMAG . ^ "WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. Out of November 8th Title Defense" . KO On SI . 2 October 2024.^ Iskenderov, Parviz (7 October 2024). "Troy Isley vs Tyler Howard new co-feature to Davis-Lemos, Brian Norman Jr injured" . FIGHTMAG .
External links
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Vergil Ortiz Jr. WBO International Vacant
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Timothy Bradley WBO welterweight championInterim title Vacant
Preceded by
WBO welterweight champion Incumbent
