POMONA, Calif. — Although the art of boxing is highly respected by many sports enthusiasts, any fan or spectator of the sport would likely be lying if they didn’t admit that they appreciate a great knockout more than an artistic chess match. Enter Pomona, California’s Ernesto “Tito” Mercado.
After amassing an amateur record of 280-11, Mercado has set the pro ranks on fire with his aggressive style and 100 percent knockout ratio through his first five bouts. Mercado says he thinks boxing is lacking guys who provide violence for the fans as Edwin Valero or Mike Tyson in his prime used to. If the results of his first five fights as a pro are any indication of what’s to come, Mercado will definitely fill the void.
