Joey Gamache

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Joey Gamache
Born
Joseph Gamache

(1966-05-20) May 20, 1966 (age 58)
Bath, Maine, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins55
Wins by KO38
Losses4

Joseph Gamache (born May 20, 1966) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer. He is the second boxer from Maine to capture a world boxing title, as he won the WBA super featherweight title in 1991 and the WBA lightweight title in 1992. He retired with a record of 55-4, with his losses being to Tony Lopez, Orzubek Nazarov, Julio César Chávez and Arturo Gatti.

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Early years

At the age of 10, playing third base in Little League Baseball, Gamache tended to loop his throws to first base. His father suggested that if he worked out in a boxing gym he might strengthen his arms and straighten out his long throws across the infield. Gamache would come to love the rites of the gym and soon set aside baseball to become a boxer. [1]

Professional boxing career

Gamache was trained by Tony Lampron and Teddy Atlas. He turned professional in 1987 and won his first 28 bouts. [2]

Two-weight world champion

In 1991, Gamache defeated Jerry Ngobeni (19-1) to capture the vacant WBA super featherweight title. He vacated the title to move up to lightweight. [3] The following year, Gamache defeated Chil-Sung Chun (18-1) to win the vacant WBA lightweight title. [4] He lost the lightweight title in his first defense to Tony Lopez (40-3-1) via TKO in the eleventh round. Gamache fought bravely against the stronger, more experienced Lopez. [5] In 1994, Gamache fought Orzubek Nazarov (19-0) for the WBA lightweight title, but lost via second-round TKO. [6] He fought Julio César Chávez (96-2-1) in 1996. The referee stopped the fight at the end of the 8th round, giving Chávez a harder-than-expected victory. [7]

Retirement

In his last fight on February 26, 2000, Gamache was brutally knocked out in two rounds by Arturo Gatti (30-4) at Madison Square Garden. Gamache went on to file lawsuits against both Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission, alleging that Gatti weighed significantly more than the contracted weight at the time of the fight. [8] A NYSAC official allowed Gatti off the scale before it could be determined that he had made the 141-pound weight limit. HBO said Gatti weighed 160 pounds on fight night compared to Gamache's 145 pounds. Gamache said he suffered brain damage as a result of the brutal knockout and was hospitalised for days. [9] The case was tried and decided by Judge Melvin Schweitzer, who found the state negligent in its lax handling of the pre-fight weigh-in. Gamache was not awarded any damages, as Schweitzer was not convinced that the negligence was a substantial factor in causing Gamache's injury. Gamache considered the verdict a win as it acknowledged the NYSAC's negligence. [10] [11]

Professional boxing record

59 fights55 wins4 losses
By knockout384
By decision170
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
59Loss55–4 Arturo Gatti KO2 (10)2000-02-26 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
58Win55–3Craig HoukTKO6 (8)1999-11-05Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
57Win54–3Jerry SmithTKO8 (10)1999-08-07 BI-LO Center, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
56Win53–3John BaileyUD10 (10)1999-04-30 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
55Win52–3Mark BrannonTKO4 (10)1998-11-20 Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
54Win51–3Chuck SturmTKO6 (10)1998-08-30 Mountaineer Casino, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S.
53Win50–3Tim ScottTKO3 (10)1998-07-30 Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
52Win49–3Felix DubrayKO4 (12)1998-05-09Casino Omaha, Onawa, Iowa, U.S.
51Win48–3Felix DubrayKO3 (10)1998-02-20 Station Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
50Win47–3Julio IbarraTKO3 (10)1997-10-24 Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
49Win46–3Rocky BergKO3 (?)1997-06-14Casino Omaha, Onawa, Iowa, U.S.
48Loss45–3 Julio César Chávez RTD8 (10)1996-10-12 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
47Win45–2Tim BondsTKO5 (10)1996-07-31 Prairie Meadows, Altoona, Iowa, U.S.
46Win44–2Rocky MartinezUD12 (12)1996-03-31Sullivan Gymnasium, Portland, Maine, U.S.Won vacant WBU light-welterweight title
45Win43–2Tim PaytonTKO4 (10)1996-02-09 Ho-Chunk Casino, Delton, Wisconsin, U.S.
44Win42–2Kenneth KiddUD8 (8)1995-11-20Marriott Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
43Win41–2Tony EnnaTKO8 (10)1995-11-08Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
42Win40–2Danny MasonTKO4 (10)1995-09-15 Everett Arena, Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.Won vacant New England light-welterweight title
41Win39–2Jose RuizTKO1 (?)1995-08-19Hyatt Regency Hotel, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
40Win38–2Tony EnnaTKO7 (10)1995-08-01New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
39Win37–2Tim BondsKO5 (?)1995-07-11 New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
38Loss36–2 Orzubek Nazarov KO2 (12)1994-12-10Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S.For WBA lightweight title
37Win36–1Wayne BoudreauxUD10 (10)1994-06-02Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
36Win35–1 Jeff Mayweather UD12 (12)1994-01-28Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Won vacant NABF light-welterweight title
35Win34–1Han KimTKO1 (10)1993-12-08Armory, Augusta, Maine, U.S.
34Win33–1Jeff BumpusTKO10 (10)1993-09-10Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
33Win32–1Bobby AmslerTKO5 (10)1993-06-26Auditorium, Bangor, Maine, U.S.
32Win31–1Rocky BergTKO2 (10)1993-04-23 Auditorium, Bangor, Maine, U.S.
31Win30–1Mike GrowUD10 (10)1993-02-12Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
30Loss29–1 Tony Lopez TKO11 (12)1992-10-24Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S.Lost WBA lightweight title
29Win29–0Chil Sung JunTKO9 (12)1992-06-13 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S.Won vacant WBA lightweight title
28Win28–0Tommy HanksUD10 (10)1992-03-27 Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
27Win27–0Rick SouceTKO3 (10)1992-01-24Gennevilliers, France
26Win26–0Tim TiptonKO2 (10)1991-11-22Complex Sport le COMEP, Épernay, France
25Win25–0Jerry NgobeniTKO10 (12)1991-06-28Raceway, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Won vacant WBA super-featherweight title
24Win24–0Verdell SmithTKO6 (10)1991-05-10Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
23Win23–0Arthur ClarkeKO3 (?)1991-04-12Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
22Win22–0 Jackie Beard TKO8 (10)1991-02-05Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
21Win21–0Jeff FranklinUD12 (12)1990-11-09Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Retained IBF Inter-Continental super-featherweight title
20Win20–0Brian BrownUD10 (10)1990-05-18 Civic Center, Augusta, Maine, U.S.
19Win19–0Nelson RodriguezUD12 (12)1990-04-06Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Retained IBF Inter-Continental super-featherweight title
18Win18–0Irving MitchellTKO4 (12)1990-01-05Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental super-featherweight title
17Win17–0Richie FosterUD10 (10)1989-09-28 Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
16Win16–0John KalbhennUD10 (10)1989-07-03 The Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, U.S.
15Win15–0Roberto RubaldinoRTD7 (10)1989-04-20Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
14Win14–0Felix DubrayTKO7 (10)1989-02-16Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
13Win13–0Rafael GandarillaUD8 (8)1988-12-01Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
12Win12–0Jose SotoKO1 (8)1988-10-22Salem Boys Club, Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
11Win11–0Mark BrannonTKO1 (8)1988-09-02Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
10Win10–0Shawn SpindaKO1 (?)1988-06-30Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0Benny MarquezUD8 (8)1988-06-09Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
8Win8–0Stephan ZaffirofUD6 (6)1988-04-23Palais des Sports, Berck, France
7Win7–0Samuel MeckUD6 (6)1988-03-12Stade de Levallois, Levallois-Perret, France
6Win6–0Marc AmandTKO5 (?)1988-01-30Calais, France
5Win5–0Ali AmoucheKO3 (?)1988-01-23Palais des Sports, Gamaches, France
4Win4–0Chris GodeauxTKO1 (4)1987-12-04Citrus Center Showcase, Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Johnny ReddUD6 (6)1987-06-27Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
2Win2–0John PittsKO3 (6)1987-05-23High School, Bucksport, Maine, U.S.
1Win1–0Al JacksonRTD3 (6)1987-05-01Armory, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.

Training career

Gamache's son, Steven Gamache, made his professional debut in 2010. [12] Today, Gamache works as a licensed boxing trainer, coaching some of the top fighters in the sport. He trained Boyd Melson, who won the gold medal at the 2004 World Military Boxing Championships in the 69 kg weight class and fought professionally at light middleweight until his retirement in 2016. [13] Gamache was hired by Team Sauerland, and trained the Danish super middleweight contender Patrick Nielsen. [14] Gamache is the current trainer of Swedish boxer Otto Wallin, who faced the former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury on September 14, 2019. [15] He is also a member of the training team of Teofimo Lopez [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Berger, Phil (October 24, 1992). "Gamache, a Local Hero, Hopes to Add to Maine's Boxing Folklore". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Maine Secretary of State Kids: Joey Gamache". Maine.gov. February 26, 2000. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Keeping Up With... Joey Gamache". Doghouseboxing.com. August 6, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Ex-fighter Joey Gamache has lawsuit against New York State Athletic Commission rejected - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. April 8, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Sometimes a loss defines a champion".
  6. ↑ "Tony Lopez - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Chavez is No Knockout but He Earns One". Los Angeles Times . October 13, 1996.
  8. ↑ "Boxer injured in 2000 fight sues Gatti - Boxing- NBC Sports". MSNBC. March 2, 2006. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Despite faulty weigh-in, Gamache's claim axed". April 9, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Joey Gamache Lawsuit!". News.lalate.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  11. ↑ Abramson, Mitch (July 11, 2009). "'Extreme Couponing' gone too far? Expert offers tips on how to save big without obsessing". Daily News. New York.
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  13. ↑ "Boyd Melson".
  14. ↑ Gamache: Nielsen is like a wild dog. Boxingscene.com. 15 June 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Tyson Fury overcomes bloody cut over eye to beat Otto Wallin". September 15, 2019.
  16. ↑ "teofimo lopez like lomachenko". USA today. December 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title IBF Inter-Continental
super-featherweight champion
January 5, 1990 – June 28, 1991
Won world title		Vacant
Title next held by
Wilson Rodriguez
Vacant
Title last held by
David Santos 		NABF light-welterweight champion
January 28, 1994 – 1994
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Darryl Tyson
Vacant
Title last held by
Sean Malone 		New England
light-welterweight champion
September 15, 1995 – 1995
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jeff Fraza
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jake Rodríguez 		WBU light-welterweight champion
March 31, 1996 – 1996
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Shea Neary
Major World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Brian Mitchell 		WBA super-featherweight champion
June 28, 1991 – October 20, 1991
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Genaro Hernández
Vacant
Title last held by
Pernell Whitaker 		WBA lightweight champion
June 13, 1992 – October 24, 1992		Succeeded by
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