Frankie Gómez

Jesús Francisco Gómez (born February 4, 1992 in East Los Angeles, California), is an undefeated Mexican-American former professional boxer. In 2010, Gómez signed with Oscar De La Hoya's[1] company Golden Boy Promotions.[2] Frankie was trained by five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach.[3]

Frankie Gómez
Frankie Gómez in 2010
Statistics
Real nameJesús Francisco Gómez
Nickname(s)Pitbull
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (174 cm)
Reach71 in (181 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1992-02-04) February 4, 1992
East Los Angeles, California
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0

Amateur career

Frankie began boxing as an 8-year old and had an outstanding Amateur Record of 120-8.[4] In 2007 he took the Junior Olympic National Championship and Gold at the Cadet World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.[5] Gómez won the U-17 2008 Cadet World Championships in the Light Welterweight division. In 2009 he became the U.S.A. Amateur National Champion at age 17 beating National Golden Gloves winner José Benavidez of Phoenix.[6] At the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships he went on to win a silver medal after losing to Olympic bronze medalist Roniel Iglesias.[7]

Professional career

Considered America's premiere amateur boxer when he turned Pro,[8] Oscar De La Hoya said of Francisco "I've been watching his career closely for years, and Gómez is one of the best amateur boxers I've seen in a long time. He's (Gómez) a true blue chip prospect, and he has all the tools to become a world champion and a star in this game."[9][10]

Frankie won his Pro Debut against veteran Clayvonne Howard by 3rd round TKO.[11] His third TKO victim was the Nigerian Akeem Akinbode, the fight took place on FSN's Fight Night Club.[12]

In his first fight with trainer Abel Sanchez,[13] Gómez beat the veteran Jason Davis by first round K.O.[14]

In July 2011, Frankie beat Khadaphi Proctor, the bout was televised on TeleFutura.[15]

In 2012, Frankie Gomez began training with famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach.[16] After several victories, Gomez faced his biggest opponent yet in veteran Mauricio Herrera on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan in May of 2016. Gomez put on a dominant performance, winning all 10 rounds on all 3 judges' scorecards.[17]

Inactivity

In July of 2016, Freddie Roach told BoxingScene.com that he had not seen Frankie Gomez in the gym for two months.[18] In January of 2017, Roach stated that he had not seen Frankie Gomez since early fall of 2016.[19] On February 28th, 2018, the twitter account for boxing podcast "The Boxing Guru" posted an picture of an overweight man purported to be Frankie Gomez.[20] Frankie Gomez has not fought since 2016, and is listed as "inactive" on BoxRec.[21]

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win21-0-0 Mauricio Herrera UD 10 2016-05-07 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win20-0-0 Silverio Ortiz UD 10 2016-02-05 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win19-0-0 Jorge Silva UD 10 2015-10-23 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win18-0-0 Vernon Paris UD 10 2014-07-25 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win17-0-0 Orlando Vazquez KO 2 (10), 1:54 2014-04-26 StubHub Center, Carson, California, United States
Win16-0-0 Prince Doku, Jr. TKO 1 (10), 1:56 2013-12-14 Arena Quequi, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win15-0-0 Lanard Lane UD 10 2013-02-02 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14-0-0 Pavel Miranda KO 1 (8), 0:48 2012-12-15 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win13-0-0 Manuel Leyva TKO 3 (8), 1:15 2012-11-03 The Phoenix Club, Anaheim, California, United States
Win12-0-0 James Hope KO 3 (6), 0:53 2011-12-03 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States
Win11-0-0 Adrían Granados MD82011-08-26UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win10-0-0 Khadaphi Proctor TKO4 (8), (2:25)2011-07-01Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win9-0-0 Jason Davis KO1 (6), (0:25)2011-04-28Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win8-0-0 Jose Alfredo Lugo UD62011-01-14Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win7-0-0 Ramón Montaño UD62010-10-15Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win6-0-0 Ricardo Calzada KO3 (6), (1:06)2010-09-18Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win5-0-0 Ronnie Peterson KO1 (6), (2:14)2010-07-31Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4-0-0 Jaime Orrantia TKO1 (4), (2:34)2010-06-24Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win3-0-0 Akeem Akinbode TKO1 (4), (0:46)2010-05-27Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win2-0-0 Ricardo Malfavon TKO2 (4), (1:06)2010-04-30Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win1-0-0 Clayvonne Howard TKO3 (4), (2:45)2010-04-03Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Professional debut for Gomez

References

  1. Rafael, Dan (2010-02-24). "Gómez signs with Oscar de La Hoya". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  2. Luevanos, Fernando (2010-04-11). "Biography of Francisco Gómez". Golden Boy. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. Fisher, Doug (2013-01-31). "Gómez, Roach look forward". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
  4. Mulei, Alessandro (2009-08-26). "Gómez an Amazing 120-8 in Amateurs". Boxing Scoop. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  5. Mier, Saul (2007-08-09). "Gómez a Big Time Champion". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  6. Shawnington (2010-06-30). "Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
  7. Escobedo, Thomas (2009-09-12). "Francisco Great at only 17 years old". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  8. Escobedo, Juan (2010-02-25). "America's premiere amateur turns Pro". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  9. Satterfield, Lem (2010-03-16). "Frankie Gómez Highlights Big Day for Golden Boy". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  10. Fisher, Doug (2010-03-15). "18 year old signed to Golden Boy "Video"". Fight Coverage. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  11. Avila, David (2010-03-30). "Great Debut for Francisco Gómez". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  12. Seckbach, Elie (2010-05-28). "Nigerian is quick work for Gómez". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  13. http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/166577-gomez-has-an-opponent-for-fnc-main-event
  14. http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/fight-night-club-proves-an-easy-nights-work-for-gomez
  15. Fisher, Doug (2011-07-02). "Gómez win on Solo Boxeo". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
  16. https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2012-nov-30-la-sp-sn-boxing-pacquiao-marquez-20121130-story.html
  17. https://boxrec.com/en/scoring/2052320
  18. https://www.boxingscene.com/freddie-roach-says-frankie-gomez-mia-not-sure-he--106349
  19. https://www.boxingscene.com/frankie-gomez-goes-awol-from-wild-card-gym-says-roach--113060
  20. https://mobile.twitter.com/mrboxingguru/status/968005366364516352
  21. https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/529717
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