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	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
Medal record World Amateur Championships 2009 Milan Light Welterweight US National Championships 2009 Denver Light Welterweight

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

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.

External links

• Official website
• Professional boxing record for Frankie Gómez from BoxRec