Frankie Gómez

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]

Frankie Gómez
Frankie Gómez in 2010
Statistics
Real nameJesús Francisco Gómez
Nickname(s)Pitbull
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Born (1992-02-04) February 4, 1992
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
World Amateur Championships
Silver medal – second place2009 MilanLight Welterweight
US National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Denver Light Welterweight

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]

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. "Gomez has an opponent for FNC main event". Archived from the original on 2011-04-30.
  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. "Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Frankie Gomez provides a lift - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 30 November 2012.
  17. "BoxRec Scoring".
  18. "Freddie Roach Says Frankie Gomez is MIA, Not Sure Where He Is - Boxing News". 4 July 2016.
  19. "Frankie Gomez Goes AWOL From Wild Card Gym, Says Roach". 27 January 2017.
  20. "BoxRec: Frankie Gomez".
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