Best fights of Ernesto Mercado
Over 5 years as a professional, Ernesto Mercado has compiled a 19-0 (18) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ernesto Mercado KOs Antonio Moran
On December 13, 2025 Ernesto Mercado fought Antonio Moran for the WBO International super lightweight title. Mercado was 24 years old with a record of 17-0, and Moran was 32 with a record of 31-7-1. Mercado was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Moran was coming off a win. Mercado stopped Antonio Moran via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Ernesto Mercado KOs Juan Carlos Burgos
On June 19, 2026 Ernesto Mercado defended his WBO International super lightweight title against Juan Carlos Burgos. Mercado was 24 years old with a record of 18-0, and Burgos was 38 with a record of 36-8-3. Mercado was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Burgos was coming off a win. Mercado stopped Juan Carlos Burgos via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Ernesto Mercado KOs Jeremia Nakathila
On November 11, 2023 Ernesto Mercado faced Jeremia Nakathila in a super lightweight bout. Mercado was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Nakathila was 33 with a record of 23-3. Mercado was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Nakathila was coming off a loss. Mercado stopped Jeremia Nakathila via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Ernesto Mercado KOs Cristian Bielma
On February 24, 2024 Ernesto Mercado faced Cristian Bielma in a super lightweight bout. Mercado was 22 years old with a record of 13-0, and Bielma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercado was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Mercado stopped Cristian Bielma via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Ernesto Mercado KOs Jose Pedraza
On January 25, 2025 Ernesto Mercado faced Jose Pedraza in a super lightweight bout. Mercado was 23 years old with a record of 16-0, and Pedraza was 35 with a record of 29-6-1. Mercado was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Pedraza was on a 2-fight losing streak. Mercado stopped Jose Pedraza via TKO in the 4th round.
6. Ernesto Mercado KOs Jayson VĂ©lez
On October 22, 2022 Ernesto Mercado fought Jayson VĂ©lez for the vacant WBA-NABA super lightweight title. Mercado was 20 years old with a record of 7-0, and VĂ©lez was 34 with a record of 30-9-1. Mercado was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak, while VĂ©lez was coming off a loss. Mercado stopped Jayson VĂ©lez via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ernesto Mercado KOs Carlos Manuel Portillo
On August 26, 2023 Ernesto Mercado faced Carlos Manuel Portillo in a welterweight bout. Mercado was 21 years old with a record of 11-0, and Portillo was 30 with a record of 23-4. Mercado was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Portillo was coming off a win. Mercado stopped Carlos Manuel Portillo via KO in the 1st round.
8. Ernesto Mercado stops Deiner Berrio
On April 5, 2024 Ernesto Mercado faced Deiner Berrio in a super lightweight bout. Mercado was 22 years old with a record of 14-0, and Berrio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercado was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Mercado stopped Deiner Berrio via retirement in the 3rd round.
9. Ernesto Mercado stops Hector Edgardo Sarmiento
On July 27, 2024 Ernesto Mercado faced Hector Edgardo Sarmiento in a super lightweight bout. Mercado was 22 years old with a record of 15-0, and Sarmiento was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercado was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Mercado stopped Hector Edgardo Sarmiento via retirement in the 3rd round.
10. Ernesto Mercado KOs Jose Angulo
On February 4, 2023 Ernesto Mercado fought Jose Angulo for the vacant WBA-NABA USA super lightweight title. Mercado was 21 years old with a record of 8-0, and Angulo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercado was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Mercado stopped Jose Angulo via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.