Jose Gonzalez (boxer)

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Jose Gonzalez
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Real nameJose A Gonzalez
Nickname(s)Chelo
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born (1983-06-06) June 6, 1983 (age 37)
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses2

Jose A Gonzalez (born June 6, 1983) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has challenged once for the WBO lightweight title.

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Professional career

Gonzalez made his professional debut on April 25, 2008, winning a four-round points decision against Israel Suarez, who also debuted. Fighting exclusively in his native Puerto Rico for the next five years, Gonzalez would remain undefeated while making five successful defenses of the regional WBO Latino lightweight title. On May 11, 2013, Gonzalez travelled abroad for the first time to face WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns. After nine rounds, and despite having built up a comfortable lead on all three judges' scorecards, Gonzalez surprised onlookers by retiring on his stool, citing a wrist injury. [1]

More than a year-and-a-half later, Gonzalez returned to the ring on December 20, 2014, regaining the vacant WBO Latino lightweight title by stopping Antonio João Bento in two rounds. On June 26, 2015, Gonzalez was stopped in seven rounds by Diego Magdaleno. [2]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
26 fights24 wins2 losses
By knockout192
By decision40
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss24–2 Diego Magdaleno TKO7 (12), 2:43Jun 26, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBO International lightweight title
25Win24–1Marvin QuinteroRTD5 (10), 3:00Apr 11, 2015José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
24Win23–1Antonio João BentoTKO2 (10), 2:27Dec 20, 2014El San Juan Resort & Casino, Carolina, Puerto RicoWon vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
23Loss22–1 Ricky Burns RTD9 (12), 3:00May 11, 2013 Emirates Arena, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBO lightweight title
22Win22–0 José Alejandro Rodríguez RTD5 (10), 3:00Feb 2, 2013Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
21Win21–0Oscar CueroTKO1 (10), 2:26Oct 6, 2012Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
20Win20–0Joseph LaryeaTKO3 (10), 2:59Jul 7, 2012Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
19Win19–0Hevinson HerreraTKO8 (10), 1:48Mar 10, 2012Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
18Win18–0Fernando TrejoUD10Nov 4, 2011Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
17Win17–0Edgardo SotoKO1 (10), 1:50Sep 2, 2011Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoRetained WBO Latino lightweight title
16Win16–0Gerardo CuevasRTD6 (10), 0:10Jun 3, 2011Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto RicoWon vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
15Win15–0Miguel Angel MunguiaTKO3 (6), 0:46Apr 16, 2011Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
14Win14–0Derrick CamposTKO5 (10), 2:54Feb 5, 2011Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
13Win13–0Andres NavarroTKO7 (10), 2:20Oct 22, 2010Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
12Win12–0Hector MarengoTKO6 (6), 1:19Aug 28, 2010 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
11Win11–0Matthew RobinsonKO1 (4), 1:49Jul 10, 2010José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
10Win10–0Keivy ArceKO2 (6), 2:26May 29, 2010Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
9Win9–0Roberto AcevedoDQ5 (8), 0:32Feb 26, 2010Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
8Win8–0Javier GarciaTKO2 (8), 2:49Oct 24, 2009 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
7Win7–0Joan CesarioTKO4 (6), 0:54Aug 21, 2009Coliseo Pedrin Zorrilla, San Juan, Puerto Rico
6Win6–0Eric CruzSD6Mar 28, 2009 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
5Win5–0Enrique QuinonesTKO3 (4), 2:24Dec 13, 2008José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
4Win4–0Enrique QuinonesUD6Oct 4, 2008 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
3Win3–0Osenohan VazquezKO3 (4), 2:20Aug 8, 2008Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
2Win2–0Milton GonzalezTKO1 (4), 0:40May 23, 2008Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
1Win1–0Israel SuarezPTS4Apr 25, 2008Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto RicoProfessional debut

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References

  1. Murray, Keir (May 11, 2013). "Ricky Burns beats Jose Gonzalez to retain world title". BBC Sport . BBC. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  2. Burton, Ryan (June 27, 2015). "Gilberto Ramirez Dominates, Magdaleno Stops Gonzalez". BoxingScene. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Hardy Paredes
WBO Latino lightweight champion
June 3, 2011 – May 11, 2013
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
William Silva
Vacant
Title last held by
William Silva
WBO Latino lightweight champion
December 20, 2014 – April 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Félix Verdejo