U N I V E R S E
THE SIGNING
OF
TITO MERCADO
DMG Boxing Proudly Announces
FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS XIV
TO BE HELD IN THUNDER STUDIOS
LONG BEACH - CA
JUN 19TH 2026
18
wins
0
losses
0
draws
17
KO
Welcome to the DMG Family
May 7th, 2026 – Brea, California.
DMG Boxing proudly welcomes undefeated superstar Ernesto “Tito” Mercado to the team for Night of Champions XIV, going down June 19th at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA.
“Tito” enters with a perfect 18-0 record with 17 knockouts, making him one of the most dangerous rising stars in boxing today.
A former 22-time National Champion with an incredible amateur résumé of nearly 300 wins, Mercado has already built a reputation for his explosive power, pressure, and elite ring IQ.
The fast-rising super lightweight contender has also earned major wins over top-level opposition and continues to climb the world rankings as one of boxing’s most talked about young stars.
Now, Tito brings his undefeated record and knockout power to the DMG stage.
Fighter Profile
TITO MERCADO
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Division: Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
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Record: 18-0 (17 KOs) – 94% KO Ratio
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Hometown: Pomona, California
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Team: Trained by his father, Ernesto Mercado Sr.
Key Milestones
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Amateur Pedigree: Compiled a massive 278-11 record with 21 USA Boxing national titles, capped off as a 2021 U.S. Olympic Team alternate.
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The Breakthrough (2023): Shot into the spotlight by destroying former world title challenger Jeremia Nakathila in just two rounds.
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Championship Statement (2025): Solidified his elite status with a dominant 4th-round TKO over multi-division former World Champion Jose Pedraza, followed by a 6th-round KO of Antonio Moran to capture the WBO International title.
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Fighting Style: An aggressive, orthodox pressure fighter who sets a grueling pace behind a heavy jab and explosive finishing combinations.
24 YO
Orthodox
Height 5,10"
Super Light
WBC Welter
#6 #8
Birth name: Ernesto De Jesus Mercado
Alias: TITO
Age: 24
Nationality: USA
Stance: orthodox
Height: 5' 10″ / 178cm
Residence: Pomona, California, USA
Birth place: Upland, California, USA