Frankie Gómez
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]
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Real name | Jesús Francisco Gómez | |||||||||||||
Nickname(s) | Pitbull | |||||||||||||
Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight | |||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) | |||||||||||||
Reach | 71 in (181 cm) | |||||||||||||
Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
Born | East Los Angeles, California | February 4, 1992|||||||||||||
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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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.
Professional boxing record
21 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draws | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 21-0-0 | UD | 10 | 2016-05-07 | |||
Win | 20-0-0 | UD | 10 | 2016-02-05 | |||
Win | 19-0-0 | UD | 10 | 2015-10-23 | |||
Win | 18-0-0 | UD | 10 | 2014-07-25 | |||
Win | 17-0-0 | KO | 2 (10), 1:54 | 2014-04-26 | |||
Win | 16-0-0 | TKO | 1 (10), 1:56 | 2013-12-14 | |||
Win | 15-0-0 | UD | 10 | 2013-02-02 | |||
Win | 14-0-0 | KO | 1 (8), 0:48 | 2012-12-15 | |||
Win | 13-0-0 | TKO | 3 (8), 1:15 | 2012-11-03 | |||
Win | 12-0-0 | KO | 3 (6), 0:53 | 2011-12-03 | |||
Win | 11-0-0 | MD | 8 | 2011-08-26 | |||
Win | 10-0-0 | TKO | 4 (8), (2:25) | 2011-07-01 | |||
Win | 9-0-0 | KO | 1 (6), (0:25) | 2011-04-28 | |||
Win | 8-0-0 | UD | 6 | 2011-01-14 | |||
Win | 7-0-0 | UD | 6 | 2010-10-15 | |||
Win | 6-0-0 | KO | 3 (6), (1:06) | 2010-09-18 | |||
Win | 5-0-0 | KO | 1 (6), (2:14) | 2010-07-31 | |||
Win | 4-0-0 | TKO | 1 (4), (2:34) | 2010-06-24 | |||
Win | 3-0-0 | TKO | 1 (4), (0:46) | 2010-05-27 | |||
Win | 2-0-0 | TKO | 2 (4), (1:06) | 2010-04-30 | |||
Win | 1-0-0 | TKO | 3 (4), (2:45) | 2010-04-03 | Professional debut for Gomez | ||
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.