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.
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.
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.
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.