Known as "The Hatchet", Brewer was 14–3 as an amateur. He turned professional in 1989 and in 1997 won the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title with a TKO over Gary Ballard.
Brewer, who was known as "The Hatchet", had a record of 14 wins and 3 losses while competing as an amateur. He turned professional in 1989 and won the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title by knocking out Gary Ballard in 1997.