Brian Mendoza
Born
Brian Marino Mendoza

(1994-02-13) February 13, 1994
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLa Bala
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses3

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

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]

Professional boxing record

25 fights 22 wins 3 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 6 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 22–3 Tim Tszyu UD 12 Oct 15, 2023 Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Australia For WBO light-middleweight title
24 Win 22–2 Sebastian Fundora KO 7 (12), 0:39 Apr 8, 2023 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. Won interim WBC super welterweight title
23 Win 21–2 Jeison Rosario KO 5 (10), 0:35 Nov 5, 2022 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22 Win 20–2 Benjamin Whitaker TKO 5 (8), 0:51 Mar 26, 2022 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
21 Loss 19–2 Jesus Ramos UD 10 Sep 5, 2021 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Thomas LaManna UD 10 Aug 29, 2020 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
19 Loss 18–1 Larry Gomez SD 8 Nov 30, 2019 The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Rosemberg Gomez KO 1 (8), 2:12 Aug 17, 2019 Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez KO 2 (8), 1:45 May 4, 2019 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 John David Charles TKO 3 (6), 0:40 Nov 11, 2017 Lujan Building, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Tyler Pogline TKO 2 (6) Mar 18, 2017 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Daniel Calzada UD 6 Jul 9, 2016 Santa Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Joel Vargas TKO 3 (6), 0:53 Feb 6, 2016 United Wireless Arena, Dodge City, Kansas, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Francisco Isata TKO 2 (4), 2:49 Jan 16, 2016 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Anthony Hill UD 4 Dec 19, 2015 Lea County Events Center, Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Eddie Cordova TKO 1 (6), 1:02 Nov 14, 2015 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Michael Pickett TKO 1 (4), 2:08 Oct 9, 2015 Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 John Rozema TKO 1 (4), 2:16 Sep 5, 2015 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Eric Rosales SD 4 Aug 22, 2015 United Wireless Arena, Dodge City, Kansas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Dontre King KO 3 (4), 1:35 Jun 6, 2015 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Ivan Lucero TKO 1 (4), 1:57 May 9, 2015 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Javier Eduardo Rivera UD 4 Feb 28, 2015 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Lazaro Jay Dominguez UD 4 Nov 15, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jesus Lopez KO 1 (4), 1:49 Jul 26, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Daniel Gonzalez TKO 1 (4), 0:39 May 10, 2014 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.

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.
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