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Brandon 'El Perro' Mejía Advances to WBC Grand Prix Semifinals

After extending his record to 11-0 with nine knockouts, the Nicolás Romero native is now the sole Mexican semifinalist in a tournament that prizes resilience over popularity.

Overview

  • Mejía defeated previously unbeaten Ayubkhon Bakhtiyorov by unanimous decision to secure his spot in the semifinals of the under-26 Grand Prix.
  • With nine knockouts in 11 victories, the 21-year-old reinforced his status as a leading hungry prospect in World Boxing Council competition.
  • He remains the only Mexican competitor left after Misael Cabrera Urías and Emiliano Aguillón were eliminated in earlier rounds.
  • The tournament’s format rewards performance and toughness rather than social media following, a principle Mejía has personified throughout the event.
  • His dominant run in Saudi Arabia has drawn attention from major promoters and opened doors to potential high-profile fights in the United States.