Frankie Gómez

American boxer
Frankie Gómez
Frankie Gómez in 2010
Born
Jesús Francisco Gómez

(1992-02-04) February 4, 1992 (age 32)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesPitbull
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record

Jesús Francisco "Frankie" Gómez (born February 4, 1992) is an 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

Gomez 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]

Gomez 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, Gomez beat Khadaphi Proctor; the bout was televised on TeleFutura.[15]

In 2012, 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 2016. Gomez put on a dominant performance, winning all 10 rounds on all 3 judges' scorecards.[17]

Inactivity

In July 2016, Freddie Roach told BoxingScene.com that he had not seen Gomez in the gym for two months.[18] In January 2017, Roach stated that he had not seen Frankie Gomez since early fall of 2016.[19] Gomez has not fought since 2016, and is listed as "inactive" on BoxRec.[20]

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 21-0-0 United States Mauricio Herrera UD 10 2016-05-07 United States T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 20-0-0 Mexico Silverio Ortiz UD 10 2016-02-05 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 19-0-0 Mexico Jorge Silva UD 10 2015-10-23 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 18-0-0 United States Vernon Paris UD 10 2014-07-25 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 17-0-0 Puerto Rico Orlando Vazquez KO 2 (10), 1:54 2014-04-26 United States StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
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, U.S.
Win 14-0-0 Mexico Pavel Miranda KO 1 (8), 0:48 2012-12-15 United States Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 13-0-0 Mexico Manuel Leyva TKO 3 (8), 1:15 2012-11-03 United States The Phoenix Club, Anaheim, California, U.S.
Win 12-0-0 United States James Hope KO 3 (6), 0:53 2011-12-03 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
Win 11-0-0 Mexico Adrían Granados MD 8 2011-08-26 United StatesUIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 10-0-0 United States Khadaphi Proctor TKO 4 (8), (2:25) 2011-07-01 United StatesFantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 9-0-0 United States Jason Davis KO 1 (6), (0:25) 2011-04-28 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 8-0-0 Mexico Jose Alfredo Lugo UD 6 2011-01-14 United StatesFantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 7-0-0 Mexico Ramón Montaño UD 6 2010-10-15 United StatesSprings Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
Win 6-0-0 United States Ricardo Calzada KO 3 (6), (1:06) 2010-09-18 United StatesStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 5-0-0 United States Ronnie Peterson KO 1 (6), (2:14) 2010-07-31 United StatesMandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 4-0-0 Mexico Jaime Orrantia TKO 1 (4), (2:34) 2010-06-24 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 3-0-0 Nigeria Akeem Akinbode TKO 1 (4), (0:46) 2010-05-27 United StatesClub Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 2-0-0 United States Ricardo Malfavon TKO 2 (4), (1:06) 2010-04-30 United StatesTropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 1-0-0 United States Clayvonne Howard TKO 3 (4), (2:45) 2010-04-03 United StatesMandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

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.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Fisher, Doug (2013-01-31). "Gómez, Roach look forward". Ringtv.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-12. 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. ^ Shawnington (2010-06-30). "Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
  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. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  9. ^ Satterfield, Lem (2010-03-16). "Frankie Gómez Highlights Big Day for Golden Boy". Fan House. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23. 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. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  13. ^ "Gomez has an opponent for FNC main event". Archived from the original on 2011-04-30.
  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. Archived from the original on 2011-07-05. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
  16. ^ "Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Frankie Gomez provides a lift - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 30 November 2012.
  17. ^ "BoxRec Scoring".
  18. ^ "Freddie Roach Says Frankie Gomez is MIA, Not Sure Where He Is - Boxing News". 4 July 2016.
  19. ^ "Frankie Gomez Goes AWOL From Wild Card Gym, Says Roach". 27 January 2017.
  20. ^ "BoxRec: Frankie Gomez".
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