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Brandon Adams (boxer)

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Brandon Adams
Adams in 2019
Born (1989-07-31) July 31, 1989 (age 35)
Other namesCannon
Statistics
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins25
Wins by KO16
Losses3

Brandon Quincy Adams (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBC middleweight title in 2019. He was the winner of season 5 of The Contender series.[1]

Early life

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Adams was born on July 31, 1989, between Compton and Watts in Los Angeles, California.  He fought against involvement with gangs and drugs early on in life, surviving through what he calls "faith and a courageous sense of humor." Eager to participate in sports as a youth, but shunned for his family's troubled reputation in the streets of Compton and Watts, Adams found a way around the hardships of the neighborhood by using the discipline of boxing as a way to better his opportunities in life and to defend himself.[2] "I saw my older brothers get shot, lost best friends within 100 feet from where I lie my head," Adams explained. "I had to defend myself from being bullied because fighting was a reality of the streets. Being very small for my age, certainly the smallest of all my friends, I naturally had more to prove."

Quickly gaining a reputation after winning several backyard brawls, Brandon's neighbor "Big Al" took notice and brought him into the professional and legalized world of boxing. Introducing him into the "last old school boxing gym" in South Central Los Angeles, Big Al became Brandon's mentor and first trainer. "My neighbor Big Al saw my enthusiasm to box and make it out of the backyard, so he began taking me to the gym," Adams explained of his mentor. "Al introduced me to everyone in the gym, he had me do strength and conditioning in the same sessions as my training. He was a male figure that stepped in to try to mentor and help me, and I’m forever grateful."

Career

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In the same gym, Brandon eventually developed into a world class boxer under the tutelage of Hall of Fame trainer Dub Huntley, a trainer portrayed in the film Million Dollar Baby.[2] "Dub would say I need to turn pro ASAP. I started training at 19, my first amateur fight was at 20, My first professional fight at 21. A feat nearly unheard of in the boxing industry. I was moving really fast because they believed in me," Adams said. "I went pro inside of two years, which is very unusual. Dub had multiple world champions and when he saw me train, he said I was ready to turn pro, he told me I would be a world champion."

After years of victories, Adams earned his nickname "The Cannon," dominating several local showcases and accumulating an undefeated record in fights across the U.S. and Mexico. Gaining the attention of the boxing community, Adams was requested for training camps by boxing contenders Shawn Porter, Gennady Golovkin and Antonio Margarito. In 2013, he signed with Banner Promotions and in 2015, he participated in ESPN's nationally televised annual Boxcino Tournament.[2]

He ultimately finished runner-up in the tournament after a false blood doping accusation severely affected his training regiment, his ability to meet the required weight class, and his energy during the fight. A defeated fighter had falsely accused him of taking performance enhancers, which required Adams to be cleared by the Boxing Commission. After their independent blood tests cleared him to fight, he only had two days to lose twelve pounds. He accomplished this through the usage of sweat creams, sauna suits, and running. The extreme measures depleted his strength and caused him to lose the second round.[2]

Relegating to full recovery mode over the next few years, in 2018 Brandon was invited to join season 5 of the EPIX network television show The Contender. The show revived his career, leading to his victory over Shane Mosley Jr. for the show finale and championship.[citation needed] Unfortunately, Big Al died from a heart attack during this time. Although severely affected by Big Al's death, Adams fought on 29 June 2019 against Jermall Charlo in Houston, Texas.[3] Airing on Showtime with big box office appeal, the fight marked Brandon's national debut with over one million expected viewers. Charlo won the fight on points, retaining the WBC middleweight title.[citation needed]

Professional boxing record

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26 fights 23 wins 3 losses
By knockout 15 1
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
26 Win 23–3 Serhii Bohachuk TKO 8 (10),
2:47
Mar 4, 2021 31 years, 216 days Municipal Boxing Gym Felix Pagan Pintor, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
25 Win 22–3 Sanny Duversonne UD 12 Dec 3, 2020 31 years, 125 days Wild Card Boxing, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24 Loss 21–3 Jermall Charlo UD 12 Jun 29, 2019 29 years, 333 days NRG Arena, Houston, California, U.S. For WBC Middleweight title
23 Win 21–2 Shane Mosley Jr. UD 10 Nov 9, 2018 29 years, 101 days Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Finals
22 Win 20–2 Eric Walker MD 5 May 22, 2018 28 years, 295 days LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Semi finals
21 Win 19–2 Ievgen Khytrov UD 5 May 16, 2018 28 years, 289 days LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: Quarter finals
20 Win 18–2 Tyrone Brunson KO 4 (5),
2:00
May 10, 2018 28 years, 283 days LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Contender 5: preliminary round
19 Loss 17–2 John Thompson TKO 2 (10),
2:18
May 22, 2015 25 years, 295 days Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S. For NABA and vacant WBO inter-continental super welterweight title
18 Win 17–1 Vito Gasparyan TKO 7 (6),
0:35
Apr 10, 2015 25 years, 253 days Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Alex Perez TKO 5 (6),
2:47
Feb 13, 2015 25 years, 197 days Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Lekan Byfield TKO 2 (8),
1:58
Jan 16, 2015 25 years, 169 days Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
15 Loss 14–1 Willie Monroe Jr. UD 10 May 23, 2014 24 years, 296 days Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. For vacant WBA, NABA, and vacant WBO NABO middleweight titles
14 Win 14–0 Raymond Gatica SD 8 Apr 18, 2014 24 years, 261 days Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Daniel Edouard RTD 4 (6),
3:00
Feb 28, 2014 24 years, 212 days Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Francisco Rios Gil TKO 2 (6),
1:58
Sep 26, 2013 24 years, 57 days Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Daniel Yocupicio Mendez KO 4 (4),
1:33
Jul 17, 2013 23 years, 351 days Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Rafael Ortiz Moreno TKO 3 (4),
1:44
May 1, 2013 23 years, 274 days Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Edgar Bojorquez KO 2 (4),
1:53
Dec 19, 2012 23 years, 141 days Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Yair Aguiar KO 2 (6),
2:52
Nov 2, 2012 23 years, 94 days Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Moses Alvizo UD 4 Aug 18, 2012 23 years, 18 days Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Cleven Ishe UD 4 Jun 7, 2012 22 years, 342 days Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Dave Courchaine KO 1 (4),
1:54
Jan 21, 2012 22 years, 174 days Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Raymundo Inda KO 4 (4),
2:00
Nov 4, 2011 22 years, 96 days DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 John Worthy UD 4 Sep 30, 2011 22 years, 61 days Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Miguel Lopez KO 4 (4),
2:09
May 12, 2011 21 years, 285 days Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Erin Beach UD 4 Mar 31, 2011 21 years, 243 days Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Brandon Adams dominates Shane Mosley Jr. over 10, wins Season 5 The Contender". The Ring. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. ^ a b c d "About". Brandon "The Cannon" Adams. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. ^ "Jermall Charlo-Brandon Adams on 6/15 or 6/8, on Showtime". BoxingScene.com. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by WBC Continental Americas
super welterweight champion

March 4, 2021 – February, 2022
Vacated
Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Ocampo