Brian Norman Jr.

Brian Norman Jr.
Born (2000-11-23) November 23, 2000
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Other namesThe Assassin II
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[1]
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins28
Wins by KO22
No contests2

Brian Norman Jr. (born November 23, 2000) is an American professional 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 boxing as his father, Brian Norman Sr. is a long time boxing enthusiast and professional boxer.

Professional career

Early career

Norman made his debut at the age of 17, in Houston, Texas, stopping Kire Lucas. His next 12 bouts all took place in Mexico. All but two ended inside the distance, with one going the 4-round distance and the other ended in a no contest in round 1. Within the first two years as a professional, he built up a record of 15 wins, no losses and one no contest.

In December 2022, Norman left TGB Promotions and signed with Top Rank.[2]

Norman faced Quinton Randall for the vacant WBO international welterweight title on November 16, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the title.[3]

In his first title defense of the international title, Norman faced Janelson Bocachica at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on March 2, 2024. The bout ended in a no contest after both boxers sustained cuts to their foreheads.[4]

WBO welterweight champion

Norman vs. Santillan

Norman faced Giovani Santillan for the vacant WBO interim welterweight title on May 18, 2024, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.[5][6] He won the fight by knockout in the 10th round with uppercut to win the title.[7][8]

On August 12, 2024, Terence Crawford vacated the WBO welterweight title to remain at junior middleweight and Norman was promoted to full champion.[9][10]

Norman vs. Cuevas

Norman was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBO welterweight title against Derrieck Cuevas in Norfolk, VA on November 8, 2024.[11] On October 7, 2024, it was announced that Norman suffered a hand injury in training and was forced to withdraw.[12][13] The fight was rescheduled to March 29, 2025 in Las Vegas.[14] Norman won the fight by TKO in the third round.[15][16]

Norman vs. Sasaki

Norman made his second defense of his WBO welterweight title on June 19, 2025, in Tokyo, knocking out Jin Sasaki in round 5.[17][18]

Norman vs Haney

In June 2025 it was announced that Norman would face Devin Haney in November 2025 in a title defense that would be a headliner for a show in Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season.[19] Tuki Alalshikh announced the fight would headline a super card in Riyadh. The card, billed as "Ring IV" was formally announced to take place on November 22, 2025.[20][21] Norman expressed no surprise at Haney's selection of him as an opponent. He commended Haney's determination and resilience, noting that he never shied away from a challenge.[22] Norman believed he would achieve a stoppage win, but he thought his ring IQ, technical skills, and other attributes were not fully appreciated. He was prepared to display his abilities on a significant platform.[23] A confrontation occurred on July 12 in New York, involving Haney's security guard, referred to as Big Tank. During the incident, Big Tank perceived Norman to be too close to Haney and grabbed his shirt, resulting in a rip. Norman then executed a hip toss on Big Tank using one arm. Video footage of the incident later circulated on social media.[24] Haney expressed that he was not worried about Norman's recent series of stoppage victories. He indicated that Norman had not competed against opponents of the same caliber as those he had faced.[25] On August 20, Norman formalized a multi-year contract extension with Top Rank.[26]

Professional boxing record

30 fights 28 wins 0 losses
By knockout 22 0
By decision 6 0
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Win 28–0 (2) Jin Sasaki KO 5 (12) 0:46 Jun 19, 2025 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBO welterweight title
29 Win 27–0 (2) Derrieck Cuevas TKO 3 (12) 3:00 Mar 29, 2025 Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBO welterweight title
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;
Fight stopped after Bocahica suffered a cut from an accidental head clash
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

  1. ^ a b Top Rank Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Jin Sasaki fight.
  2. ^ "Brian Norman, Rohan Polanco Sign On With Top Rank". Boxing Scene.com. December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Idec, Keith (November 16, 2023). "Brian Norman Wins Unremarkable 10-Round Unanimous Decision Over Quinton Randall". Boxing Scene.
  4. ^ Donovan, Jake (March 2, 2024). "Early ESPN+ Results: Brian Norman Jr.-Janelson Bocachica Ends In No-Decisions". The Ring.
  5. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (April 4, 2024). "Giovani Santillan vs Brian Norman Jr set for Navarrete-Berinchyk co-feature". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ^ Donovan, Jake (May 16, 2024). "GIOVANI SANTILLAN-BRIAN NORMAN JR. GRANTED APPROVAL FOR INTERIM WBO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE". ringtv.com/.
  7. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (May 19, 2024). "Brian Norman Jr KO's Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Resolution: In the Matter of the WBO Welterweight Division". WBO. August 12, 2024. Archived from the original on August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Donovan, Jake (August 12, 2024). "Terence Crawford vacates WBO welterweight title; Brian Norman Jr. elevated to full titlist". The Ring. Archived from the original on August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (September 4, 2024). "Brian Norman Jr vs Derrieck Cuevas among confirmed Davis-Lemos undercard bouts". FIGHTMAG.
  12. ^ "WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. Out of November 8th Title Defense". KO On SI. October 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (October 7, 2024). "Troy Isley vs Tyler Howard new co-feature to Davis-Lemos, Brian Norman Jr injured". FIGHTMAG.
  14. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (March 20, 2025). "Photos: Brian Norman Jr aims to prove 'real deal' against Derrieck Cuevas". FIGHTMAG.
  15. ^ Christ, Scott (March 29, 2025). "Brian Norman Jr stops Derrieck Cuevas in three to retain WBO welterweight title". Bad Left Hook.
  16. ^ "Brian Norman Jr Knocks Out Derrieck Cuevas In Round Three Of First Title Defence". boxingnewsonline.net. March 30, 2025.
  17. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (April 25, 2025). "Brian Norman Jr faces Jin Sasaki in Tokyo in June". FIGHTMAG.
  18. ^ Alyas Blanco, Johan (April 23, 2025). "Brian Norman Jr To Defend WBO Title In Japan, Won't Wait For Jaron Ennis". KO On SI.
  19. ^ "Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr To Fight In November For WBO Welterweight Title". KO On SI. June 29, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  20. ^ "Brian Norman vs. Devin Haney Will Headline Riyadh Season Show In November". RingMagazine.com. June 29, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  21. ^ "Benavidez-Yarde, Haney-Norman Top 'Ring IV' Nov. 22 In Saudi Arabia". RingMagazine.com. July 7, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  22. ^ "Brian Norman Pays Future Foe Devin Haney High Compliments: He's Never Ducked A Fight". RingMagazine.com. June 30, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  23. ^ "Norman keen to showcase his full arsenal in Haney matchup". RingMagazine.com. July 5, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  24. ^ "Norman Jr. hip tosses Haney's security after shirt rip - World Boxing News". July 11, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  25. ^ "Devin Haney Dismisses Brian Norman's KO Wins: 'This Is A Whole Different Level'". RingMagazine.com. August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  26. ^ "Brian Norman Jr. signs multi-year contract extension with Top Rank". RingMagazine.com. August 20, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
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