Boxing fans of course know who Brian Norman Jr is but those new to the sport or casual sports fans don’t know much about the world champion.
Brian Norman could very well be boxing’s most unsung hero who is already a world champion.
The man from Georgia in the US has improved year on year and is now the WBO welterweight champion of the world.
He’s only 24 years of age and is already 28-0-22 KO.
He takes on Devin Haney next up on November 22nd in Saudi Arabia in his toughest fight yet.
10 Facts On Brian Norman Jr
Here are some facts on Brian Norman in case you don’t know much about him.
Birth and Early Life: Brian Norman Jr. was born on November 23, 2000, in Decatur, Georgia, where he grew up and attended Lakeside High School.
Family Legacy: His father, Brian Norman Sr., was a professional boxer from 2003 to 2011, compiling an 18-11 record, and trained his son from a young age.
Nickname and Style: Known as “The Assassin II,” Norman is an aggressive orthodox fighter standing at 5’8″ (173 cm) with a 72″ (183 cm) reach, competing in the welterweight division.
Professional Debut: He turned pro in January 2018, spending much of his early career fighting in Mexico to gain quick experience before returning to the U.S. in 2019.
Undefeated Record: As of November 2025, Norman boasts a perfect 28-0 record with 22 knockouts, including a current 14-fight win streak.
Path to Championship: He captured the WBO Interim welterweight title with a 10th-round knockout over Giovani Santillan in May 2024, in San Diego.
Full Champion Elevation: In August 2024, after Terence Crawford vacated the belt, the 24-year-old Norman was promoted to full WBO welterweight champion, becoming the youngest male world champion in boxing at the time.
Title Defenses: Norman made his first full defense with a TKO in March 2025, followed by a dominant KO victory over Jin Sasaki on June 19, 2025, in Tokyo, where he scored two knockdowns.
Training and Recovery: He trains at Granite City Boxing & Fitness in Ellenwood, Georgia, under a rigorous regimen; after hand surgery, he returned fully healthy in 2025.
Upcoming Challenge: His next title defense is scheduled against undefeated Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) on November 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under Top Rank promotions.
He is up against it in Haney next up though.
Devin Haney is moving up in weight to fight Brian Norman and should have some advantages when he boxes him.
