All boxersBernardo Mercado
Boxing · Deceased33-5-0RECORD
28WINS BY KO / TKO
5WINS BY DECISION
38PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 16 Jan 1952 |
| Died | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Birthplace | Montería, Colombia |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 193 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1975–1989 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 15 Nov 1975 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Jimmy Thunder, 8 Dec 1989 |
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Background
Bernardo Mercado was a Colombian heavyweight who won a bronze medal at the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games before turning professional in 1975. He was ranked the WBC's number one heavyweight contender in 1980.
Fight history
38 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jimmy Thunder | TKO | 1 | 1:27 | 8 Dec 1989 | Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | |
| Win | Wesley Watson | TKO | 1 | 13 Aug 1988 | Bristol, Tennessee, US | ||
| Win | Wesley Smith | KO | 4 | 2 Aug 1988 | Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US | ||
| Win | Conroy Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 28 May 1988 | Saskatoon Place Complex, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Win | Jose Luis Gonzalez | KO | 1 | 6 Nov 1986 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Fernando Montes | TKO | 8 | 3:00 | 4 Sep 1986 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Fernando Montes | TKO | 5 | 7 May 1983 | Cartagena, Colombia | ||
| Loss | Randall "Tex" Cobb | Decision (points) | 10 | 6 Nov 1981 | Pittsburgh Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Gilberto Acuna | TKO | 1 | 13 Jun 1981 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Leon Spinks | TKO | 9 | 2:52 | 2 Oct 1980 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Tom Prater | TKO | 12 | 14 Aug 1980 | Bogotá, Colombia | WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title | |
| Win | Earnie Shavers | TKO | 7 | 0:41 | 8 Mar 1980 | Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Henry Clark | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 Aug 1979 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, US | ||
| Win | Fili Moala | TKO | 6 | 25 May 1979 | San Diego Coliseum, San Diego, California, US | ||
| Win | Trevor Berbick | KO | 1 | 2:55 | 3 Apr 1979 | Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title |
| Win | Tony Pulu | TKO | 8 | 14 Feb 1979 | Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, US | ||
| Loss | Mike Weaver | TKO | 5 | 22 Oct 1978 | Sahara Reno, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | John Tate | TKO | 2 | 2:24 | 22 Jun 1978 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Horace Robinson | Decision (points) | 10 | 24 Feb 1978 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Fili Moala | TKO | 8 | 18 Nov 1977 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Roger Russell | KO | 1 | 1:17 | 29 Sep 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Battling Bob Smith | KO | 2 | 22 Jul 1977 | Cartagena, Colombia | ||
| Win | Horace Robinson | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 May 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Randy Stephens | KO | 2 | 29 Apr 1977 | Fort Worth, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Dan Ronnell | KO | 7 | 10 Mar 1977 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Paul Solomon | KO | 1 | 15 Feb 1977 | Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Pouha | KO | 1 | 3 Nov 1976 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Dan Ronnell | KO | 6 | 22 Oct 1976 | Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Earl McLeay | TKO | 1 | 5 Oct 1976 | Hyatt Regency, Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | J.J. Woody | KO | 3 | 28 Sep 1976 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Battling Bob Smith | KO | 1 | 22 Sep 1976 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | MacArthur Swindell | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 19 Aug 1976 | Washoe County Fairgrounds, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Manuel Ramos | KO | 5 | 13 May 1976 | Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | ||
| Win | Mark White | KO | 1 | 26 Feb 1976 | Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Dave Martinez | KO | 3 | 12 Feb 1976 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Marlyn Johnson | KO | 1 | 8 Jan 1976 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Kenny Charles | TKO | 1 | 0:23 | 11 Dec 1975 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Harry Washington | KO | 1 | 2:34 | 15 Nov 1975 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | Pro debut |
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