Delia Gonzalez

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Delia Gonzalez
Born
Delia Gonzales

(1971-11-20) November 20, 1971 (age 53)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesChiquita
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins13
Wins by KO3
Losses9
Draws5
No contests0

Delia 'Chiquita' Gonzalez (born November 20, 1971) is an American former flyweight female boxer. She has a record of 13-9-4 with 3 knockout wins, although several of her losses have been controversial. [1]

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Personal and early life

Gonzalez is Mexican-American, and trained at the gym under her father's guidance. [2] Soon she earned the nickname Chiquita, [2] after her favorite boxer, the former 2 time World flyweight champion Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez of Mexico.

Career

As a professional, Delia began with a 4-round decision win over Lucy Tellez in Texas. [1] A couple of fights later, she beat Gloria Ramirez twice, once by knockout in the 3rd, and once by decision in 4. [1] Both fights again took place in Texas. Two more wins followed and a title shot came after that, and she beat Klee Fenie in Las Vegas to become the WIBF's world Flyweight champion. She defended her title against Anissa Zamarron winning on points, then met Phoenix's Yvonne Trevino which the judges called a technical draw (word used for tie in boxing). She later met Jolene Blackshear and lost the world title.

She traveled to Cologne, Germany in May 2000 for a bout against Regina Halmich, which she lost. She won four fights after her loss, including two wins over Yolanda Gonzalez.

Later, Gonzales fought in the bantamweight ranks, and in June 2003 lost a fight against Ada Vélez for the WIBA bantamweight title on a seventh-round disqualification. She has also managed boxer Rebecca Rodriguez.

On March 19, 2004, Gonzalez returned to the ring for a 6-round draw with Johanna Peña-Álvarez. [3]

Gonzalez was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022. [4]

Professional boxing record

28 fights13 wins9 losses
By knockout31
By decision108
Draws5
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Draw Johanna Peña-Álvarez PTS2004-05-15Speaking Rock Casino, El Paso
27Loss Ada Velez DQ2003-06-28Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek WIBA Bantamweight Title
26LossMary OrtegaUD2002-11-20Ameristar Casino, Kansas City
25WinYolanda GonzalezUD2002-06-21Convention Center, Waco
24WinJuana VegaUD2002-05-17Convention Center, Austin
23LossWendy RodriguezMD2002-04-27Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
22DrawYolanda GonzalezPTS2002-02-01Celebrity Theater, Phoenix
21LossKathy WilliamsUD2001-04-12Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville
20WinImelda AriasUD2000-11-25Artesia
19No contestJayla OrtizND2000-08-12San Juan Pueblo
18Loss Regina Halmich MD2000-05-13Sartory Saale, CologneWIBF Super Flyweight Title
17DrawKim MesserTD1999-12-03Pechanga Entertainment Center, Temecula
16Loss Yvonne Trevino 1999-04-16Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
15LossJolene BlackshearUD1998-09-17Grand Casino, BiloxiIFBA Flyweight Title
14Loss Eva Jones UD1997-10-24Lady Luck Casino, Lula
13WinTina SpeakmanTKO1997-08-29El Paso
12WinSegovia ConcepcionTKO1997-06-07Convention Center, Ruidoso
11WinAnissa ZamarronUD1996-08-30The Aladdin, Las VegasWIBF Light Flyweight Title
10Draw Yvonne Trevino TD1996-06-01Boulder Station Hotel, Las Vegas
9WinAnissa ZamarronUD1995-07-13Intl. Convention Center, Brownsville
8LossFienie KleeUD1995-04-20Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIBF Super Flyweight Title
7LossHelga RisoyKO1994-07-22The Aladdin, Las Vegas
6WinCarol StinsonUD1994-06-25El Paso
5WinPatricia OteroUD1994-05-24El Paso
4WinGloria RamirezUD1994-03-26El Paso
3WinGloria RamirezTKO1993-08-28El Paso
2DrawHelga RisoyMD1993-08-03Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
1WinLucy TellezPTS1992-09-26El Paso

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Delia Gonzalez on Boxing Interactive". Boxing Interactive. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Dee (April 10, 2005). "Women's Boxing: Delia Gonzalez Biography". WBAN. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  3. Trujillo, Ricardo (2004-05-15). "Lopez Lassos Garcia Retains NABA Super Fly Belt!". New Mexico Boxing.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  4. "Past Event with the IWBHF in 2022". womenboxing.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
Preceded by
Delia Gonzalez (Vacated)
WIBF World Super Flyweight Champion
November 25, 1994 – 1999 (Vacated)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Yvonne Trevino (Vacated)
WIBF World Flyweight Champion
June 10, 1995 – December 7, 2007 (Vacated)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Delia Gonzalez (Vacated)
WIBF World Light Flyweight Champion
July 10, 1999 – 2002/2003 (Vacated)
Succeeded by
Maria Jesús Rosa