Frankie Gómez

Frankie Gómez

Frankie Gómez in 2010
Statistics
Real name Jesús Francisco Gómez
Nickname(s) Pitbull
Rated at Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (174 cm)
Reach 71 in (181 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1992-02-04) February 4, 1992
East Los Angeles, California
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 20
Wins 20
Wins by KO 13
Losses 0
Draws 0
No contests 0

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 onto 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.

Professional record

18 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 18-0-0 United States Vernon Paris UD 10 2014-07-25 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win 17-0-0 Puerto Rico Orlando Vazquez KO 2 (10), 1:54 2014-04-26 United States Stubhub Center, Carson, California, United States
Win 16-0-0 Ghana Prince Doku, Jr. TKO 1 (10), 1:56 2013-12-14 Mexico Arena Quequi, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win 15-0-0 United States Lanard Lane UD 10 2013-02-02 United States Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14-0-0 Mexico Pavel Miranda KO 1 (8), 0:48 2012-12-15 United States Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 13-0-0 Mexico Manuel Leyva TKO 3 (8), 1:15 2012-11-03 United States The Phoenix Club, Anaheim, California, United States
Win 12-0-0 United States James Hope KO 3 (6), 0:53 2011-12-03 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States
Win 11-0-0 Mexico Adrían Granados MD 8 2011-08-26 United StatesUIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 10-0-0 United States Khadaphi Proctor TKO 4 (8), (2:25) 2011-07-01 United StatesFantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win 9-0-0 United States Jason Davis KO 1 (6), (0:25) 2011-04-28 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 8-0-0 Mexico Jose Alfredo Lugo UD 6 2011-01-14 United StatesFantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win 7-0-0 Mexico Ramón Montaño UD 6 2010-10-15 United StatesSprings Resort Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win 6-0-0 United States Ricardo Calzada KO 3 (6), (1:06) 2010-09-18 United StatesStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 5-0-0 United States Ronnie Peterson KO 1 (6), (2:14) 2010-07-31 United StatesMandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4-0-0 Mexico Jaime Orrantia TKO 1 (4), (2:34) 2010-06-24 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 3-0-0 Nigeria Akeem Akinbode TKO 1 (4), (0:46) 2010-05-27 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 2-0-0 United States Ricardo Malfavon TKO 2 (4), (1:06) 2010-04-30 United StatesTropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1-0-0 United States Clayvonne Howard TKO 3 (4), (2:45) 2010-04-03 United StatesMandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Professional debut for Gomez

References

  1. Rafael, Dan (2010-02-24). "Gómez signs with Oscar de La Hoya". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  2. Luevanos, Fernando (2010-04-11). "Biography of Francisco Gómez". Golden Boy. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. Fisher, Doug (2013-01-31). "Gómez, Roach look forward". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
  4. Mulei, Alessandro (2009-08-26). "Gómez an Amazing 120-8 in Amateurs". Boxing Scoop. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  5. Mier, Saul (2007-08-09). "Gómez a Big Time Champion". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  6. "Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez". Youtube. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2010-07-04. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  7. Escobedo, Thomas (2009-09-12). "Francisco Great at only 17 years old". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  8. Escobedo, Juan (2010-02-25). "America's premiere amateur turns Pro". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  9. Satterfield, Lem (2010-03-16). "Frankie Gómez Highlights Big Day for Golden Boy". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  10. Fisher, Doug (2010-03-15). "18 year old signed to Golden Boy "Video"". Fight Coverage. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  11. Avila, David (2010-03-30). "Great Debut for Francisco Gómez". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  12. Seckbach, Elie (2010-05-28). "Nigerian is quick work for Gómez". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  13. http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/166577-gomez-has-an-opponent-for-fnc-main-event
  14. http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/fight-night-club-proves-an-easy-nights-work-for-gomez
  15. Fisher, Doug (2011-07-02). "Gómez win on Solo Boxeo". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2011-07-02.

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