Ernesto Mercado

Ernesto Mercado
Born (2001-10-29) October 29, 2001
Upland, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesTito
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
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.

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 fights 17 wins 0 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
17 Win 17–0 Jose Pedraza TKO 4 (10), 2:07 Jan 25, 2025 Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Hector Edgardo Sarmiento RTD 3 (10), 3:00 Jul 27, 2024 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Denier Berrio RTD 3 (10), 3:00 Apr 5, 2024 Red Owl Boxing Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Cristian Bielma KO 2 (10), 0:42 Feb 24, 2024 Evolution Club, Tijuana, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Jeremia Nakathila KO 2 (10), Nov 11, 2023 Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Carlos Manuel Portillo KO 1 (10), 1:36 Aug 26, 2023 Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Xolisani Ndongeni UD 10 Jul 8, 2023 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
10 Win 10–0 Henry Lundy KO 1 (10), 2:29 Apr 15, 2023 Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jose Angulo KO 7 (8), 1:05 Feb 4, 2023 Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Jayson Velez KO 6 (8), 3:00 Oct 22, 2022 Phoenix Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco KO 2 (8), 0:45 Aug 25, 2022 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jose Zaragoza KO 2 (6), 1:07 May 12, 2022 Quiet Cannon Country Club, Montibello, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Daniel Evangelista Jr KO 1 (6), 1:37 Apr 14, 2022 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Marc Misiura KO 1 (6), 2:58 Apr 3, 2021 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Nathan Benichou KO 1 (6), 2:42 Oct 14, 2021 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Osmel Mayorga RTD 1 (6), 3:00 Sep 25, 2021 Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Christopher Johnson KO 2 (4), 2:26 Jul 31, 2021 Osceola 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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