Gabriel Rosado

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Gabriel Rosado
Born (1986-01-13) January 13, 1986 (age 39)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesKing
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins26
Wins by KO15
Losses17
Draws1
No contests1

Gabriel Rosado (born January 14, 1986) is an American professional boxer. He challenged twice for a middleweight world title in 2013. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rosado is part of the city's large Puerto Rican community. Renowned for his toughness and willingness to face elite opposition, Rosado had competed in the light middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight divisions, winning a variety of regional championships along the way.

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Amateur career

Rosado's amateur record was 8–3. [1]

Professional career

Rosado started his career in the light middleweight division. He won his first regional title on February 26, 2011, with a 12th round technical knockout over fellow contender Jamaal Davis to win the interim WBA-NABA light middleweight title. [2] Later that year, he won the Pennsylvania state light middleweight title after a 10th round unanimous decision over contender Keenan Collins. [3] On June 1, 2012, Rosado faced Sechew Powell, stopping the future world title challenger in the 9th round to win the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title. [4]

After amassing a record of 21–5 after 26 professional fights, he challenged undefeated WBA and IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin on January 19, 2013, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Golovkin dominated the fight, inflicting Rosado with a nasty cut near his left eye in the second round. Rosado also bled from the nose as he was hammered by right hands and powerful jabs from his opponent. His trainer Billy Briscoe put a stop to the fight in the seventh round. [5]

Two fights later, on October 26, 2013, Rosado challenged undefeated Peter Quillin for his WBO middleweight title. A nasty cut opened on the left eyelid of Rosado in the tenth round, causing a doctor stoppage and giving Quillin the technical knockout victory. Despite many observers believing the fight to have been competitive, the judges had scored the bout 87–83, 89–81 and 90–80 in favor of Quillin at the time of the stoppage. Rosado yelled down at the Showtime commentary team that the doctor's stoppage was "bullshit" as soon as the fight was stopped, and told Jim Gray that he wanted a rematch; a rematch ultimately never materialized. [6]

Since his two unsuccessful challenges for a world title in 2013, Rosado picked up notable wins against former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey in 2015, [7] and knocking out highly-rated undefeated prospect Bektemir Melikuziev in 2021, winning the WBA Continental Americas and WBO International super middleweight titles. [8]

On the 28th of April 2023, Rosado announced his retirement. [9]

Temporary move to Big Knockout Boxing

Despite being shut out in his fight with Jermell Charlo on January 25, 2014, Rosado was offered the chance to face middleweight and super middleweight contender Brian Vera in a title match for the inaugural Big Knockout Boxing (BKB) middleweight championship. The bout took place on August 16, 2014. Rosado defeated Vera by sixth-round TKO and won the title. [10]

Professional boxing record

45 fights26 wins17 losses
By knockout154
By decision1113
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Loss26–17–1 (1) Bektemir Melikuziev UD10 Apr 22, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA Inter-Continental super middleweight title
44Loss26–16–1 (1)Ali AkhmedovUD10 Sep 17, 2022 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC Silver and IBF-USBA super middleweight titles
43Loss26–15–1 (1)Shane Mosley Jr.MD10Apr 9, 2022 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For WBA Continental Americas super middleweight title
42Loss26–14–1 (1) Jaime Munguia UD12Nov 13, 2021 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.For WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
41Win26–13–1 (1) Bektemir Melikuziev KO3 (12), 1:21Jun 19, 2021 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Won WBA Continental Americas and vacant WBO International super middleweight titles
40Loss25–13–1 (1) Daniel Jacobs SD12Nov 27, 2020 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
39Win25–12–1 (1)Humberto Gutierrez OchoaUD10Dec 20, 2019 Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
38Loss24–12–1 (1) Maciej Sulęcki UD10Mar 15, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.For vacant WBO International middleweight title
37Draw24–11–1 (1) Luís Arias SD12Nov 17, 2018 Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.For vacant WBO Latino middleweight title
36Win24–11 (1) Glen Tapia TKO6 (10), 1:15Oct 19, 2017 Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Loss23–11 (1) Martin Murray MD12Apr 22, 2017 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandFor vacant WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
34Loss23–10 (1) Willie Monroe Jr. UD12 Sep 17, 2016 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
33Win23–9 (1)Antonio GutierrezUD10Jun 4, 2016 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
32Win22–9 (1) Joshua Clottey UD10Dec 19, 2015 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
31Loss21–9 (1) David Lemieux TKO10 (12), 1:45Dec 6, 2014 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.For NABF middleweight title
30Loss21–8 (1) Jermell Charlo UD10Jan 25, 2014 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
29Loss21–7 (1) Peter Quillin TKO10 (12), 0:40 Oct 26, 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBO middleweight title
28NC21–6 (1) J'Leon Love SD10 May 4, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Vacant NABF middleweight title at stake;
Originally an SD win for Love, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
27Loss21–6 Gennady Golovkin TKO7 (12), 2:46Jan 19, 2013 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBA and IBO middleweight titles
26Win21–5Charles WhittakerTKO10 (12), 1:51Sep 21, 2012Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25Win20–5 Sechew Powell TKO9 (12), 2:43Jun 1, 2012 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title
24Win19–5 Jesús Soto Karass TKO5 (10), 2:06Jan 21, 2012Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win18–5Keenan CollinsUD10Sep 9, 2011 Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant Pennsylvania light middleweight title
22Win17–5Ayi BruceTKO5 (8), 2:56Jul 15, 2011Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win16–5Jamaal DavisTKO12 (12), 1:01Feb 26, 2011Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBA–NABA interim light middleweight title
20Win15–5Jose MedinaUD8Dec 9, 2010Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
19Loss14–5Derek EnnisMD12Jul 30, 2010 The Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.For USBA light middleweight title
18Win14–4 Saúl Román SD10Feb 27, 2010Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win13–4Latif MundyTKO7 (8), 1:53Nov 7, 2009 Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Loss12–4 Alfredo Angulo TKO2 (10), 2:13Aug 7, 2009 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
15Win12–3 Kassim Ouma SD10Apr 24, 2009 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win11–3Ariel EspinalTKO5 (6)Apr 4, 2009 High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Loss10–3 Fernando Guerrero UD8Feb 6, 2009 Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.
12Win10–2James MooreUD8Jun 4, 2008 Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win9–2Mustafah JohnsonUD6May 9, 2008 Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win8–2Joshua OnyangoTKO3 (6), 0:55Apr 16, 2008 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win7–2Daniel HicksTKO5 (6), 0:57Aug 3, 2007National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Loss6–2Joshua OnyangoUD6Mar 23, 2007National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win6–1Chris OverbeyTKO1 (6), 1:02Jan 26, 2007National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Loss5–1Chris GrayUD6Oct 20, 2006 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0Mustafah JohnsonMD4Aug 4, 2006National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Cecil YostTKO4 (4), 2:09May 5, 2006 New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win3–0Anthony AbramsUD4Mar 17, 2006National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Michael RaynerKO3 (4), 1:23Feb 11, 2006First District Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Phil HicklinTKO1 (4), 2:07Jan 13, 2006National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Big Knockout Boxing record

2 fights1 win0 losses
By knockout10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Draw1–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Stevens MD7 Apr 4, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained BKB middleweight title
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Vera TKO6 (7), 1:59 Aug 16, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant BKB middleweight title

In other media

Rosado appeared in the boxing film Creed (2015), starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ Hanna, Bob (January 24, 2013). "Bob Hanna: Title bouts showcase the best, worst of boxing" Archived August 29, 2017, at the Wayback Machine . SouthCoast Today. GateHouse Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Gabriel Rosado Defeats Jamaal Davis With Twelfth Round TKO For Interim NABA Junior Middleweight Title, and Undercard Results from Bally's Atlantic City". Pound4pound. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Sports in Brief: Boxer Rosado wins state title". Inquirer. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Gabriel Rosado Secures Stunning KO of Sechew Powell". Boxingscene. June 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  5. ↑ Christ, Scott (January 19, 2013). "Results: Golovkin bloodies, stops Rosado in seven". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ Christ, Scott (October 26, 2013). "Quillin stops Rosado on cut in ten". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Rosado outpunches Clottey for unanimous decision win". ESPN.com. December 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  8. ↑ Christ, Scott (June 19, 2021). "Video: Gabriel Rosado knocks Bektemir Melikuziev out in major upset". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  9. ↑ ""King" Gabe Rosado retires from boxing". Max Boxing.
  10. ↑ "Vera and Rosado go for 'BKB' title". August 15, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ Eye problem plaguing Gabriel Rosado published by Matt Breen, Inquirer Staff Writer on December 9, 2014
  12. ↑ The Trailer For The ‘Rocky’ Spinoff ‘Creed’ Has Arrived published by Bansky
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBA–NABA
light middleweight champion
Interim title
February 26, 2011 – June 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
John Thompson
Vacant
Title last held by
Derek Ennis 		Pennsylvania
light middleweight champion
September 9, 2011 – January 2013
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Tyrone Brunson
Vacant
Title last held by
Salim Larbi 		WBO Inter-Continental
light middleweight champion
June 1, 2012 – September 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Brian Rose
Preceded by WBA Continental Americas
super middleweight Champion
June 19, 2021 – present		Incumbent
N/A WBO International
super middleweight champion
June 19, 2021 – present
Big Knockout Boxing
Inaugural Champion BKB
middleweight champion
August 16, 2014 – Current		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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