Grady Brewer
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Grady Brewer, is a professional boxer
. A former IBA Light Middleweight
titleholder, he is the 2006 winner of the ESPN
reality show, The Contender. Outside the ring, he works at the Goodyear
plant in Lawton to support his wife and four children.
In a family of boxers, it was natural that Brewer would also pick up the gloves. His amateur career started at age 11, and Brewer went on to win 40 of his 45 fights, the Oklahoma Golden Gloves
tournament in his weight class, as well as winning a toughman tournament in Lawton, Oklahoma. His pro career has been marked with him as a professional "opponent," taking fights on short notice.
On the Contender season premiere, Brewer was picked for the Blue Team. He won his first fight on the show against rival Vinroy Barrett
, and his second fight, against Micheal Stewart by unanimous decision. In his third and possibly hardest fight, Grady defeated Norberto Bravo
, after being knocked down in the opening round. On September 26, 2006 at the Staples Center
in Los Angeles, California
, Grady defeated Steve Forbes for the Contender title and championship by split decision.
Brewer recently defeated fellow Contender contestant Cornelius Bundrage
by split-decision in a 12 round IBO
title eliminator. Grady also owns "Bad Boy's Boxing and Fitness Gym" in Lawton, Oklahoma.
On August 22, 2009, Brewer defeated Albert Onolunose by knockout in the second round to capture the IBC
Light Middleweight Title. He then won a knockout victory over previously unbeaten prospect Fernando Guerrero
on June 17, 2011.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. A former IBA Light Middleweight
Light middleweight
Light Middleweight , is a weight division in professional boxing, above 147 pounds and up to 154 pounds ....
titleholder, he is the 2006 winner of the ESPN
ESPN
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reality show, The Contender. Outside the ring, he works at the Goodyear
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
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plant in Lawton to support his wife and four children.
In a family of boxers, it was natural that Brewer would also pick up the gloves. His amateur career started at age 11, and Brewer went on to win 40 of his 45 fights, the Oklahoma Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the United States. The Golden Gloves is often the term used to refer to the National Golden Gloves competition, but it also can represent several other amateur tournaments, including regional golden gloves...
tournament in his weight class, as well as winning a toughman tournament in Lawton, Oklahoma. His pro career has been marked with him as a professional "opponent," taking fights on short notice.
On the Contender season premiere, Brewer was picked for the Blue Team. He won his first fight on the show against rival Vinroy Barrett
Vinroy Barrett
Vinroy Barrett, , is a professional boxer. He is a former WBF Americas Welterweight titleholder.Before becoming a professional boxer, Barrett had a very successful amateur career, winning the Jamaican Amateur Championships four times, achieving an alternate spot on the Jamaican National Team and...
, and his second fight, against Micheal Stewart by unanimous decision. In his third and possibly hardest fight, Grady defeated Norberto Bravo
Norberto Bravo
Norberto Bravo is a Mexican-American professional boxer, and is a contestant on the ESPN reality show "Contender Season 2". As was revealed on the show in a web clip, Bravo suffers from colorblindness...
, after being knocked down in the opening round. On September 26, 2006 at the Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, Grady defeated Steve Forbes for the Contender title and championship by split decision.
Brewer recently defeated fellow Contender contestant Cornelius Bundrage
Cornelius Bundrage
Cornelius Bundrage, , is a professional boxer and current IBF Junior Middleweight Champion. He is a former UBA Light Middleweight champion and was member of the ESPN reality show, The Contender.-Pro career:...
by split-decision in a 12 round IBO
International Boxing Organization
The International Boxing Organization is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.- Origins :...
title eliminator. Grady also owns "Bad Boy's Boxing and Fitness Gym" in Lawton, Oklahoma.
On August 22, 2009, Brewer defeated Albert Onolunose by knockout in the second round to capture the IBC
International Boxing Council
The International Boxing Council is a boxing organization. The IBC titles are often the beginning for professional boxers who progress to high prestigious titles....
Light Middleweight Title. He then won a knockout victory over previously unbeaten prospect Fernando Guerrero
Fernando Guerrero (boxer)
Fernando Guerrero, born Fernando Guerrero De La Cruz in the Dominican Republic, is a middleweight professional boxer. He was born October 12, 1986, and moved to Salisbury, MD as a youth and attended Parkside High School. His professional record is 21 Wins, 1 Loss, 16 Knockouts...
on June 17, 2011.