Brandon Brewer
Brandon Brewer | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 22, 1984 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | L-Jack Lumberjack |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Brandon Brewer is a professional boxer from Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the most recent Canadian light middleweight champion.[1][2] He was born on October 22, 1984 and grew up in Prince William, New Brunswick.[3] Beginning in 2009, he fought nine fights as an amateur boxer before turning professional in 2011.[4]
Fight history and accomplishments
Brewer signaled his potential early on when he won the Atlantic Canada Fighter of the Year in 2012[5] and 2013.[2] In 2012, he won the Canadian Fight of the Year in a match with Francis Lafreniere, which ended in a draw. Also in 2012, he won the New Generation Middleweight Title against Mike Stauffer. In 2013, he went on to beat Lafreniere to win the National Boxing Authority Eastern Canadian Title. In the same year, The Canadian Professional Boxing Council ranked Brewer as top middleweight fighter in Canada.[6] In 2014, Brewer won the Canadian Professional Boxing Council Light Middleweight Title against Paul Bzdel.[2][7][8][7]
Fight style and inspiration
Brewer is known for his fast footwork, elusiveness, and ability to out-think his opponents.[2][3] He names Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, and Andre Ward as boxing influences.[3] His fighting style is boxer-puncher.
References
- ^ Canadian Professional Boxing Council. "Canadian Rankings". Retrieved on 9 March 2014.
- ^ a b c d Hallihan, Bruce. "Brewer punches way to Canadian title." Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, 4 February 2014
- ^ a b c Lou Eisen. “Prospect Spotlight: Brandon Brewer”, Fight Network, 13 August 2013. Retrieved on 9 March 2014.
- ^ Doiron, Paul. "Undefeated Fredericton Fighter Will Battle Montrealer on March 2", Times & Transcript. 15 February 2013.
- ^ Ross, GM. “Brewer and Lafreniere Battle to Draw in Canadian “Fight of the Year” Candidate” Archived March 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Canadian Boxiana. 21 October 2012. Retrieved on 9 March 2014.
- ^ CBC. "Fredericton boxer Brandon Brewer sets sights on world title". Retrieved on 9 March 2014.
- ^ a b BoxRec. "Brandon Brewer". Retrieved on 9 March 2014.
- ^ BoxRec. "Paul Bzdel". Retrieved on 9 March 2014.