Delia Gonzalez Explained

Delia Gonzalez
Nationality:American
Realname:Delia Gonzales
Nickname:Chiquita
Weight:Flyweight
Birth Date:November 20, 1971
Birth Place:Anthony, New Mexico, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:28
Wins:13
Ko:3
Losses:9
Draws:5
No Contests:0

Delia 'Chikita' Gonzalez (born November 20, 1971) is an American former flyweight female boxer. She has a record of 13-9-4 with 3 knockout wins, although several of her losses have been controversial.[1]

Personal and early life

Gonzalez is Mexican-American, and trained at the gym under her father's guidance.[2] Soon she earned the nickname Chikita,[2] after her favorite boxer, the former 2 time World flyweight champion Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez of Mexico.

Career

As a professional, Delia began with a 4-round decision win over Lucy Tellez in Texas.[1] A couple of fights later, she beat Gloria Ramirez twice, once by knockout in the 3rd, and once by decision in 4.[1] Both fights again took place in Texas. Two more wins followed and a title shot came after that, and she beat Klee Fenie in Las Vegas to become the WIBF's world Flyweight champion. She defended her title against Anissa Zamarron winning on points, then met Phoenix's Yvonne Trevino which the judges called a technical draw (word used for tie in boxing). She later met Jolene Blackshear and lost the world title.

She traveled to Cologne, Germany in May 2000 for a bout against Regina Halmich, which she lost. She won four fights after her loss, including two wins over Yolanda Gonzalez.

Later, Gonzales fought in the bantamweight ranks, and in June 2003 lost a fight against Ada Vélez for the WIBA bantamweight title on a seventh-round disqualification. She has also managed boxer Rebecca Rodriguez.

On March 19, 2004, Gonzalez returned to the ring for a 6-round draw with Johanna Peña-Álvarez.[3]

During 2022, Gonzalez was elected to the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28DrawJohanna Peña-ÁlvarezPTS2004-05-15 Speaking Rock Casino, El Paso
27LossAda VelezDQ2003-06-28 Seminole Casino, Coconut CreekWIBA Bantamweight Title
26LossMary OrtegaUD2002-11-20 Ameristar Casino, Kansas City
25WinYolanda GonzalezUD2002-06-21 Convention Center, Waco
24WinJuana VegaUD2002-05-17 Convention Center, Austin
23LossWendy RodriguezMD2002-04-27 Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
22DrawYolanda GonzalezPTS2002-02-01 Celebrity Theater, Phoenix
21LossKathy WilliamsUD2001-04-12 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville
20WinImelda AriasUD2000-11-25 Artesia
19No contestJayla OrtizND2000-08-12 San Juan Pueblo
18LossRegina HalmichMD2000-05-13 Sartory Saale, Cologne WIBF Super Flyweight Title
17DrawKim MesserTD1999-12-03 Pechanga Entertainment Center, Temecula
16Loss1999-04-16Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
15LossJolene BlackshearUD1998-09-17 Grand Casino, Biloxi Flyweight Title
14LossEva JonesUD1997-10-24Lady Luck Casino, Lula
13WinTina SpeakmanTKO1997-08-29 El Paso
12WinSegovia ConcepcionTKO1997-06-07 Convention Center, Ruidoso
11WinAnissa ZamarronUD1996-08-30 The Aladdin, Las VegasWIBF Light Flyweight Title
10DrawTD1996-06-01 Boulder Station Hotel, Las Vegas
9WinAnissa ZamarronUD1995-07-13 Intl. Convention Center, Brownsville
8LossFienie KleeUD1995-04-20 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las VegasWIBF Super Flyweight Title
7LossHelga RisoyKO1994-07-22 The Aladdin, Las Vegas
6WinCarol StinsonUD1994-06-25 El Paso
5WinPatricia OteroUD1994-05-24 El Paso
4WinGloria RamirezUD1994-03-26 El Paso
3WinGloria RamirezTKO1993-08-28 El Paso
2DrawHelga RisoyMD1993-08-03 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
1WinLucy TellezPTS1992-09-26 El Paso

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delia Gonzalez on Boxing Interactive . February 8, 2010 . Boxing Interactive . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110708085848/http://www.boxinginteractive.com/?p=871 . July 8, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Women's Boxing: Delia Gonzalez Biography. February 8, 2010. Williams. Dee. April 10, 2005. WBAN.
  3. News: Lopez Lassos Garcia Retains NABA Super Fly Belt! . New Mexico Boxing.com . Ricardo . Trujillo . 2004-05-15 . 2012-05-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120610222600/http://www.newmexicoboxing.com/fights2004/elpaso-may15.html . 2012-06-10 .