Why Austin Is Watching
Austin, Texas Born & Bred
Amador Mendez was born and bred in Austin, Texas, and trains out of Blindside Boxing Academy. He represents Austin's boxing scene on the national stage.
ProBox TV
Amador has competed on ProBox TV, bringing Austin boxing to a national audience. His fights are broadcast events, not local club shows.
Undefeated Pro Record
At just 21 years old, Amador holds a perfect 9-0 professional record with 5 knockouts. He is the most promising undefeated lightweight prospect in Central Texas.
Sparred World Champions
Amador has sparred with Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson — two of the best lightweights in the world — proving his level belongs at the top.
Austin's Undefeated
Pro Lightweight
Hugo Amador Mendez Rodriguez — known as "Blindsider" — was born April 23, 2005 in Austin, Texas. He is of Guatemalan-Mexican-American heritage and trains under coaches Siego Mendez, Danny Uresti Barragan, and Pedro Israel Marrero.
A national amateur champion before turning pro, Amador has built a perfect 9-0 record with 5 knockouts. His fights on ProBox TV have made him one of the most talked-about young lightweights in Texas boxing.
"I want to become a world champion. This is all I have ever thought about doing, and this is all I want."— Amador "Blindsider" Mendez