VS
Autumn/Fall 2026
Potentially

in the United States

Potential contest @ Super Lightweight
19-0-0
30-1-0

The tape

24
Age
27
5' 10" / 178 cm
Height
5' 10" / 178 cm
-
Reach
70.9" / 180 cm
Orthodox (R)
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

KO 2KO 6TKO 4TKO 3TKO 4
Form
MD 10UD 8UD 10TKO 4UD 10
19
Wins
30
18
By KO
23
95
KO%
77
0
Losses
1
0
Stopped
0
0
Draws
0
2021
Debut
2017
57
Pro rounds
109

Current rankings @ Super Lightweight

18
Box.Live
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The Ring
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WBA
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WBC
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5
WBO
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6
IBF
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Ernesto Mercado vs Brandun Lee preview


When is Mercado vs Lee?

Ernesto Mercado could take on Brandun Lee in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).

Mercado vs Lee stats

Ernesto Mercado would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 19 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Brandun Lee would make his way to the ring with a record of 30 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 23 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Mercado would have an advantage in power over Lee, with a 95% knockout percentage compared to Lee's 77%.

Ernesto Mercado is the younger man by 3 years, at 24 years old.

Both Ernesto Mercado and Brandun Lee fight out of an orthodox stance.

Mercado is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 12 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2021, 4 years and 6 months later than Lee, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 52 fewer professional rounds, totaling 57 compared to Lee's 109.

Ernesto Mercado goes into the fight ranked number 5 by the WBO, and 6 by the IBF at super lightweight.

Mercado vs Lee form

Mercado remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his recent opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Juan Carlos Burgos on June 19, 2026, by knockout in the 2nd round at Thunder Studios, Long Beach, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Antonio Moran on December 13, 2025, by knockout in the 6th round at Stockton Arena, Stockton.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Jose Pedraza on January 25, 2025, by technical knockout in the 4th round at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Hector Edgardo Sarmiento on July 27, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit.

He had beaten Deiner Berrio on April 5, 2024, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Red Owl Boxing Arena, Houston.

Lee has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Cain Sandoval on June 28, 2026, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Elias Damian Araujo on June 21, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Prudential Center, Newark.

Going into that contest, he had won against Pedro Campa on April 8, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.

Before that, he had defeated Diego Gonzalo Luque on January 7, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Capital One Arena, Washington.

He had beaten Will Madera on August 20, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Ernesto Mercado has been fighting more than Brandun Lee.

Ernesto Mercado last fought 1 month and 30 days ago, while Brandun Lee's last outing was 1 month and 21 days ago.

Mercado's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 13 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 19 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3.8 rounds on average.

Lee's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 11 months and 29 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 42 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Mercado vs Lee?

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