Frankie Gómez Explained

Frankie Gómez
Realname:Jesús Francisco Gómez
Nickname:Pitbull
Weight:Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height:5 ft 8 in
Reach:71 in
Birth Date:4 February 1992
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:21
Wins:21
Ko:13
Losses:0
Draws:0
No Contests:0

Jesús Francisco "Frankie" Gómez (born February 4, 1992) is an 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]

Amateur career

Gomez 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]

Gomez 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, Gomez beat Khadaphi Proctor; the bout was televised on TeleFutura.[15]

In 2012, 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 2016. Gomez put on a dominant performance, winning all 10 rounds on all 3 judges' scorecards.[17]

Inactivity

In July 2016, Freddie Roach told BoxingScene.com that he had not seen Gomez in the gym for two months.[18] In January 2017, Roach stated that he had not seen Frankie Gomez since early fall of 2016.[19] Gomez has not fought since 2016, and is listed as "inactive" on BoxRec.[20]

Professional boxing record

|- style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%;"|align="center" colspan=8|21 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draws|- style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%;"|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Res.|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Record|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Opponent|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Type|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Rd., Time|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Date|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Location|align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Notes|- align=center|Win || 21-0-0 ||align=left| Mauricio Herrera||||align=left||align=left||- align=center|Win || 20-0-0 ||align=left| Silverio Ortiz||||align=left||align=left||- align=center|Win || 19-0-0 ||align=left| Jorge Silva||||align=left||align=left||- align=center|Win || 18-0-0 ||align=left| Vernon Paris||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 17-0-0 ||align=left| Orlando Vazquez||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 16-0-0 ||align=left| Prince Doku Jr.||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|-align=center|Win || 15-0-0 ||align=left| Lanard Lane||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 14-0-0 ||align=left| Pavel Miranda||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 13-0-0 ||align=left| Manuel Leyva||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 12-0-0 ||align=left| James Hope||||align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 11-0-0 ||align=left| Adrían Granados | || 8 || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 10-0-0 ||align=left| Khadaphi Proctor| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 9-0-0 ||align=left| Jason Davis| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 8-0-0 ||align=left| Jose Alfredo Lugo | || 6 || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 7-0-0 ||align=left| Ramón Montaño| || 6 || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 6-0-0 ||align=left| Ricardo Calzada| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 5-0-0 ||align=left| Ronnie Peterson| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 4-0-0 ||align=left| Jaime Orrantia| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 3-0-0 ||align=left| Akeem Akinbode | || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 2-0-0 || align=left| Ricardo Malfavon| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center|Win || 1-0-0 || align=left| Clayvonne Howard| || || || align=left||align=left||-align=center

Notes and References

  1. Gómez signs with Oscar de La Hoya. ESPN. 2010-02-24. Dan. Rafael. 2010-06-24.
  2. Biography of Francisco Gómez. Golden Boy. 2010-04-11. Fernando. Luevanos. 2010-06-24.
  3. Gómez, Roach look forward. Ringtv.com. 2013-01-31. Doug. Fisher. 2013-01-31. 2013-02-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20130212080946/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/177045-gomez-roach-look-forward-to-challenge-from-lane. dead.
  4. Gómez an Amazing 120-8 in Amateurs. Boxing Scoop. 2009-08-26. Alessandro. Mulei. 2010-06-25.
  5. Gómez a Big Time Champion. East Side Boxing. 2007-08-09. Saul. Mier. 2010-06-25.
  6. Video of Gómez vs. José Benavidez. YouTube. 2010-06-30. Shawnington. 2010-07-04.
  7. Francisco Great at only 17 years old. ESPN. 2009-09-12. Thomas. Escobedo. 2010-06-25.
  8. America's premiere amateur turns Pro. Boxing News 24. 2010-02-25. Juan. Escobedo. 2010-06-25. 2012-02-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20120229204844/http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/02/frankie-gomez-turns-pro/. dead.
  9. Frankie Gómez Highlights Big Day for Golden Boy. Fan House. 2010-03-16. Lem. Satterfield. 2010-06-25. 2010-03-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20100323054904/http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/03/16/frankie-gomez-highlights-big-day-for-golden-boy-promotions/. dead.
  10. 18 year old signed to Golden Boy "Video". Fight Coverage. 2010-03-15. Doug. Fisher. 2010-06-25.
  11. Great Debut for Francisco Gómez. The Sweet Science. 2010-03-30. David. Avila. 2010-06-25.
  12. Nigerian is quick work for Gómez. Fan House. 2010-05-28. Elie. Seckbach. 2010-06-25. 2012-07-07. https://archive.today/20120707060944/http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/05/28/frankie-gomez-i-do-my-talking-in-the-ring/. dead.
  13. Web site: Gomez has an opponent for FNC main event. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110430112609/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/166577-gomez-has-an-opponent-for-fnc-main-event. 2011-04-30.
  14. http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/fight-night-club-proves-an-easy-nights-work-for-gomez
  15. Gómez win on Solo Boxeo. Ringtv.com. 2011-07-02. Doug. Fisher. 2011-07-02. 2011-07-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20110705103427/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167911-gomez-caballero-win-on-solo-boxeo. dead.
  16. Web site: Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Frankie Gomez provides a lift - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. 30 November 2012 .
  17. Web site: BoxRec Scoring.
  18. Web site: Freddie Roach Says Frankie Gomez is MIA, Not Sure Where He Is - Boxing News. 4 July 2016 .
  19. Web site: Frankie Gomez Goes AWOL From Wild Card Gym, Says Roach. 27 January 2017 .
  20. Web site: BoxRec: Frankie Gomez.

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