Frankie Gómez
Frankie Gómez | |||||||||||||||
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Born | Jesús Francisco Gómez February 4, 1992 | ||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Other names | Pitbull | ||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight | ||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) | ||||||||||||||
Reach | 71 in (181 cm) | ||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||
Boxing record | |||||||||||||||
Total fights | 21 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 21 | ||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Draws | 0 | ||||||||||||||
No contests | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Jesús Francisco Gómez (born February 4, 1992 in East Los Angeles, California), is an undefeated Mexican-American former professional boxer. In 2010, Gómez signed with Oscar De La Hoya's[1] company Golden Boy Promotions.[2] Frankie was trained by five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach.[3]
Amateur career
Frankie began boxing as an 8-year old and had an outstanding Amateur Record of 120-8.[4] In 2007 he took the Junior Olympic National Championship and Gold at the Cadet World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.[5] Gómez won the U-17 2008 Cadet World Championships in the Light Welterweight division. In 2009 he became the U.S.A. Amateur National Champion at age 17 beating National Golden Gloves winner José Benavidez of Phoenix.[6] At the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships he went on to win a silver medal after losing to Olympic bronze medalist Roniel Iglesias.[7]
Professional career
Considered America's premiere amateur boxer when he turned Pro,[8] Oscar De La Hoya said of Francisco "I've been watching his career closely for years, and Gómez is one of the best amateur boxers I've seen in a long time. He's (Gómez) a true blue chip prospect, and he has all the tools to become a world champion and a star in this game."[9][10]
Frankie won his Pro Debut against veteran Clayvonne Howard by 3rd round TKO.[11] His third TKO victim was the Nigerian Akeem Akinbode, the fight took place on FSN's Fight Night Club.[12]
In his first fight with trainer Abel Sanchez,[13] Gómez beat the veteran Jason Davis by first round K.O.[14]
In July 2011, Frankie beat Khadaphi Proctor, the bout was televised on TeleFutura.[15]
In 2012, Frankie Gomez began training with famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach.[16] After several victories, Gomez faced his biggest opponent yet in veteran Mauricio Herrera on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan in May of 2016. Gomez put on a dominant performance, winning all 10 rounds on all 3 judges' scorecards.[17]
Inactivity
In July of 2016, Freddie Roach told BoxingScene.com that he had not seen Frankie Gomez in the gym for two months.[18] In January of 2017, Roach stated that he had not seen Frankie Gomez since early fall of 2016.[19] On February 28th, 2018, the twitter account for boxing podcast "The Boxing Guru" posted an picture of an overweight man purported to be Frankie Gomez.[20] Frankie Gomez has not fought since 2016, and is listed as "inactive" on BoxRec.[21]
Professional boxing record
References
- ^ Rafael, Dan (2010-02-24). "Gómez signs with Oscar de La Hoya". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ Luevanos, Fernando (2010-04-11). "Biography of Francisco Gómez". Golden Boy. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ Fisher, Doug (2013-01-31). "Gómez, Roach look forward". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
- ^ Mulei, Alessandro (2009-08-26). "Gómez an Amazing 120-8 in Amateurs". Boxing Scoop. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Mier, Saul (2007-08-09). "Gómez a Big Time Champion". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Shawnington (2010-06-30). "Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
- ^ Escobedo, Thomas (2009-09-12). "Francisco Great at only 17 years old". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Escobedo, Juan (2010-02-25). "America's premiere amateur turns Pro". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Satterfield, Lem (2010-03-16). "Frankie Gómez Highlights Big Day for Golden Boy". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Fisher, Doug (2010-03-15). "18 year old signed to Golden Boy "Video"". Fight Coverage. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Avila, David (2010-03-30). "Great Debut for Francisco Gómez". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ Seckbach, Elie (2010-05-28). "Nigerian is quick work for Gómez". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
- ^ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/166577-gomez-has-an-opponent-for-fnc-main-event
- ^ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/fight-night-club-proves-an-easy-nights-work-for-gomez
- ^ Fisher, Doug (2011-07-02). "Gómez win on Solo Boxeo". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
- ^ https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2012-nov-30-la-sp-sn-boxing-pacquiao-marquez-20121130-story.html
- ^ https://boxrec.com/en/scoring/2052320
- ^ https://www.boxingscene.com/freddie-roach-says-frankie-gomez-mia-not-sure-he--106349
- ^ https://www.boxingscene.com/frankie-gomez-goes-awol-from-wild-card-gym-says-roach--113060
- ^ https://mobile.twitter.com/mrboxingguru/status/968005366364516352
- ^ https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/529717
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Frankie Gómez from BoxRec (registration required)
- American boxers of Mexican descent
- Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California
- Boxers from California
- Light-welterweight boxers
- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
- 1992 births
- Living people
- American male boxers
- AIBA World Boxing Championships medalists
- People from East Los Angeles, California