Brian Vera

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Brian Vera (born December 28, 1981 in Austin, Texas) is an American boxer. He trains at LA Boxing in Austin, Texas.

Contents 1 Professional career 2 The Contender 3 External links 4 Life After The Contender

[edit] Professional career

Vera began his professional career in 2004, including wins over Etienne Whitaker and Samuel Miller.

[edit] The Contender

He is one of the featured boxers on the third season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, The Contender (season 3), which premiered September 4, 2007 on ESPN. He lost his undefeated record against Jaidon Codrington in the opening fight of the contest.

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Brian Vera from Boxrec

[edit] Life After The Contender

Recently, Vera fought undefeated and highly touted prospect Andy Lee. In a fight that he was suppose to lose according to most critics, Brian Vera pulled up the upset win and TKO Andy Lee in the 7th round. Though the TKO was questionable by many, Andy Lee's face was beaten and swollen compared to Vera's face which had no bruising.