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Brian Mendoza
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. Mendoza followed up this upset victory with a stunning 7th round KO over previously undefeated Sebastian Fundora Sebastian Alexander Fundora (born 28 December 1997) is an American professional boxer. He is the current WBC interim Light middleweight champion, having held the belt since April 2022. As of November 2022, he is ranked as the third best active l ... to win the WBC Interim Light Middleweight World Title. Though his success was short-lived. In his next match he lost to WBO junior middleweight champ Tim Tszyu, being stripped of his own title in the process. Professional boxing record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Middleweight
Light middleweight, also known as junior middleweight or super welterweight,PeBoxRec/ref> is a weight class in combat sports. Boxing The light middleweight division (also known as junior middleweight in the IBF or super welterweight in the WBA and WBC), is a weight division in professional boxing, above 66.7 kg and up to 69.9 kg (147–154 pounds). History This division was established in 1962, when the Austrian Board of Control recognized a fight between Emile Griffith and Teddy Wright for the "world" championship. The fight, which took place on October 17, was won by Griffith via a 15-round decision. Three days later, the World Boxing Association championship was created when Denny Moyer outpointed Joey Giambra. The World Boxing Council recognized the WBA champion as the true division champion until 1975, when it stripped their current champion and sanctioned a fight between Miguel de Oliveira and Jose Duran for the vacant title. De Oliveira won the title over 15 rounds in 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |