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 professional boxer. Gómez is currently signed with Oscar De La Hoya's[1] company Golden Boy Promotions.[2] Frankie's 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]
Frankie will be fighting Humberto Soto on May 9 in Minute Maid Park on HBO World Championship Boxing. [1]
Professional 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.
- ^ "Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez". Youtube. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
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(help) - ^ 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.
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