Richard Brewart Jr.: One to Watch

Young Pro On the Rise!

Thompson Boxing Promotions (TBP) is known for developing young talented fighters through the years. With their frequent shows in the Southland and beyond, President/Founder Ken Thompson and General Manager/Matchmaker Alex Camponovo are used to honing in on new faces ready to make their mark in the pro ranks.

One of their newest signees is Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr., just 20 years old. Last Friday, the SoCal prospect notched his fifth victory as a professional prizefighter with a unanimous decision win over Tijuana’s Sergio “Phoenix” Ramirez (6-6, 6 KOs). The Rancho Cucamonga puncher was the co-main in this April 19 Locked ‘N Loaded show.

Normally fighting at 154, the pugilist known as “Junior” took on Ramirez, who weighed in at a heftier 163.3 to Brewart’s 156.7 pounds. Ramirez accepted the match on short notice; their battle was showcased on Friday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, California

Before the bout, the junior middleweight told me he was up for the challenge as he spars with heavier guys at the Raincross Boxing Academy with Riverside trainer Henry Ramirez. On Friday evening, it was a four-rounder that allowed the crowd to see Brewart’s (5-0, 2 KOs) boxing skills on display. He put on a very good performance as his large crowd of supporters cheered when the shutout scores of 40-36 were announced by emcee Sonny Franco.

I first met Junior and his father Richard Brewart when Brewart Jr. was about 11 years old and an amateur fighter training with Al Franco and Warzone Boxing Club. It was great reconnecting with the boxer and his family as I ran into them at the live show. His mom Lynn and sister Eileen were greeting Team Brewart with T-shirts color coordinated to Richard’s trunks. They wear different shirts every event, all styled to match Junior’s outfit for the night.

After turning pro in August of last year, his promoters have been moving him fast and getting him experience in the ring and under the bright lights of the pro ranks. He’s definitely one to watch.

Junior’s had five fights in eight months and he’s very happy to stay busy. When I talked to the unbeaten boxer, he told me he was very excited to be the co-feature on Friday’s card and he said it’s an extra special night because his two stablemates Louie Lopez and Oscar Torrez (all three train with Henry Ramirez) were also featured on the bill–and all scored wins later that night.

After his latest win, I caught up with “Cool Breeze.” We reminisced about when I met him as an amateur kid many year ago. He’s all grown up now but I asked him what his final amateur record ended up being?

He remains humble and says, “I think it was 19-12…but my last 14 amateur fights I was 12-2.” Recognizing that the sport of amateur boxing and the professional job of prizefighting is different in many ways, Brewart Jr. adds: “My style was not a amateur style at all.”

But his style in the pros are getting him noticed. As with many contenders and champs before him in the Thompson Boxing stable, Junior has a great opportunity in front of him to make a name for himself. He is a confident 20, has a likable enthusiastic personality, a great source of support with his family and friends and a veteran trainer who can lead him up the ladder of success. And in being a Thompson fighter, there will be a plethora of live fights for him in the future.

After Win #5, I wanted to hear his thoughts on the matchup.

“Hi Junior, congrats again! What did you think of your performance and what would you like to say to your huge group of supporters who were there last night?”

“Hey Michele! Shoot, I felt like I had a flawless performance,” the 20-year-old answers. “My boxing was on point on my jab was just keeping him outside the whole night with no answer. And with the supporters, man, I appreciate everyone one of them! That was a packed house last night and I know a lot of them were there for me.”

It was a jam-packed house and Junior was surrounded by well wishers after this win. Fellow fighters and champs like WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Paul Banke also took time to greet the young lion, who was appreciative of everyone’s support.

“You are definitely one to watch so I want to get the word out about your career,” I tell him.

“Thank you!” he counters. “They mentioned the next fight to be will be on June 14th.”

I also asked his boxing coach what he thought of his fighter’s performance?

“He fought well,” Henry Ramirez commented. “He fought a disciplined fight and showed good boxing ability.”

And what’s next for this young pupil?

“As for what’s next, we’ll probably move him up to 6 rounds,” the noted trainer replies.

Brewart Jr. has the natural talent that will be polished in each and every round as he moves up the ranks. The Alta Loma High School alum continues to grow his fan base with every new victory. Besides the full crowd last Friday night, the sky’s the limit as Thompson Boxing streams their monthly fights in their popular TB Presents live stream thus garnering new fans along the way.

Junior’s career is just beginning, there many variables along the rocky road to success in boxing and many battles to fight but I think you will be hearing a lot about this young man in the future.

Staying ready and training hard, Richard Brewart Jr. plans on having a busy schedule as he aims for the top. Keep him in your crosshairs as an up-and-comer on the rise!

Photos by Michele Chong