Jerry Belmontes

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Jerry Belmontes
Born (1988-12-04) December 4, 1988 (age 36)
Other namesThe Corpus Christi Kid
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Super featherweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins21
Wins by KO6
Losses10

Jerry Belmontes (born December 4, 1988) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2016. He signed a multi-fight deal with Golden Boy Promotions in early 2013, [1] and challenged for the WBC lightweight title in 2014.

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Amateur career

Belmontes won a gold medal in the 2002 National Silver Gloves at 95 lbs in the 12-13 age range. [2] Two years later, he participated in the 2004 National Junior Olympics at 125 lbs. He also won gold in the 2007 United States under-19 championships at 132 lbs. Additionally, he was a semi finalist to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Professional career

Belmontes made his pro debut against fellow 19-year-old Olvin Mejia in Brownsville, Texas, on January 18, 2008, winning by way of unanimous decision. This was the start of a 17 fight win streak spanning almost three years. He was scheduled to face USBA Super bantamweight champion Teon Kennedy in December 2012, but Kennedy was forced to pull out due to an ankle injury. [3] Instead, he fought Eric Hunter, and subsequently lost by way of unanimous decision in a televised 10-round fight on December 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. [4]

Shortly thereafter, he was dropped from Main Events Boxing, only 10 months into a 3-year deal. [5] His next schedule fight against former world featherweight contender Rocky Juarez was scrapped after negotiations fell through. [5] He split his next two fights, before receiving his first title shot one year later. He faced Francisco Vargas for his NABF and WBO Inter-continental Super featherweight titles, and lost via unanimous decision on December 13, 2013, at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. [6]

In his next bout, he upset previously undefeated Will Tomlinson, a former IBO Super featherweight champion, by way of unanimous decision on March 8, 2014, on the Saúl Álvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo undercard at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. [7] On April 26, he fought Omar Figueroa for his WBC lightweight title in the opening bout of a Showtime tripleheader at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. Belmontes had previously beaten Figueroa three times in the amateur ranks, but lost this one by split decision. [8]

He has since lost by decision to fellow contenders Abner Cotto and Miguel Vázquez.

Personal life

His father, Sal, is his trainer. Sal went 3–1 as a professional in the 1980s. Additionally, his brother, Steve, is also a professional boxer, with a 2–0 record. [9]

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (6 knockouts, 14 decisions), 9 Losses (1 knockouts, 8 decisions), 0 Draws [10]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss21–9 Flag of Cuba.svg Richar Abril UD10Jun 3, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, U.S.
Win21–8 Flag of Ukraine.svg Valentyn GolovkoMD8Jan 27, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win20–8 Flag of the United States.svg Jerron LocketteTKO2 (6), 0:53Dec 12, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, Texas, U.S.
Loss19–8 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Sosa KO1 (8), 2:39Aug 15, 2015 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Loss19–7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dierry Jean UD10Jun 20, 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFor NABF lightweight title
Loss19–6 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Vázquez UD10Mar 13, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
Loss19–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Abner Cotto SD10Aug 7, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Loss19–4 Flag of the United States.svg Omar Figueroa SD12Apr 26, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.For WBC lightweight title
Win19–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Will Tomlinson UD10Mar 8, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Loss18–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Vargas UD10Dec 13, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California For NABF and WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight titles
Loss18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew CancioUD10Jul 27, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Win18–1 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Daniel DíazMD8Apr 13, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Loss17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Eric HunterUD10Dec 8, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win17–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Joselito ColladoUD8Sep 8, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win16–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Ramesis GilUD8May 19, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Pharr, Texas, U.S.
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Justo VallecilloUD6Jun 24, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, Texas, U.S.
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie RamírezTKO4 (6), 2:27Dec 7, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo HerreraTKO2 (4), 2:33Aug 27, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gil GarcíaMD4Apr 3, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Win11–0 Flag of Kenya.svg Morris ChuleUD6Feb 6, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Win10–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Adauto GonzálezUD6Oct 17, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy AtencioUD4Aug 29, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Quick Trip Ballpark, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan VelásquezKO1 (6)Jun 20, 2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Richard FloresTKO4 (4), 2:28Mar 7, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Mile High Events Center, Commerce City, Colorado, U.S.
Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesús HernándezUD4 Jan 24, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Guadalupe de LeonUD6Oct 31, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jairo DelgadoUD4Oct 3, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg National Western Complex Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Win3–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin ArmentaUD4Jul 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Win2–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Angel RosadoKO1 (4), 1:12Feb 29, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Olvin MejíaUD4Jan 18, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.

References

  1. Mungia, Mario (March 21, 2013). "Jerry Belmontes Inks Multi Fight Deal With Golden Boy Promotions". Tha Boxing Voice. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  2. "2002 National Silver Gloves Champions". nationalsilvergloves.org. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  3. Mungia, Mario (May 16, 2014). "Jerry Belmontes Ready for Victory with his Father Sal in his Corner". Tha Boxing Voice. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  4. DiSanto, John (December 8, 2012). "Eric Hunter Finally Blooms vs. Belmontes". phillyboxinghistory.org. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Vondracek, George (January 30, 2013). "Jerry Belmontes looking to dust himself off, keep moving forward". Corpus Christi Caller-Times . Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  6. Christ, Scott (December 14, 2013). "Josesito Lopez squeaks past Mike Arnaoutis in uninspiring return performance". Bad Left Hook. SB Nation . Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  7. Reeno, Rick (March 8, 2014). "Belmontes Shocks Tomlinson, Vargas Beats Cotto". BoxingScene. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  8. Herron, Joseph (April 26, 2014). "Omar Figueroa retains title by split decision over Jerry Belmontes". Fight Saga. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  9. "Hard-hitting, Steve Belmontes, signed a multi-year deal with GH3 Promotions". Tha Boxing Voice. April 6, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  10. "Jerry Belmontes Professional boxing record". BoxRec . Retrieved May 10, 2015.