Frankie Gómez

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
World Amateur Championships
Silver medal – second place 2009 Milan Light Welterweight
US National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Denver Light Welterweight

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".