Gerald Washington

Gerald Washington is a professional American boxer who was born on April 23, 1982, in San Jose, California. He stands at an impressive height of 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) with a reach of 82 in (208 cm) and a weight class of heavyweight. He is also known by his nickname, El Gallo Negro (The Black Rooster), a moniker that has become synonymous with his boxing prowess.

Washington had his professional debut on July 28, 2012, at the age of 30 against Blue DeLong, defeating him via 1st round TKO. He went on to record 15 consecutive victories, including ten knockouts, before his first professional loss came in 2017 against Deontay Wilder.

Washington's professional boxing record currently stands at 20-5-1, with 13 of his victories coming via knockout. He has suffered a total of five losses, all of which have come via stoppage.

Washington has four non-title losses and one in a title bout. His first loss came in his WBC title fight against Deontay Wilder in February 2017, where he was stopped via 5th round TKO.

He is presently on a two-fight losing streak, with his last fight on January 1, 2022, ending in an 8th round TKO defeat at the hands of Turkish boxer Ali Eren Demirezen.

Despite his recent losing streak, Washington remains one of the most exciting heavyweight boxers in the world today. Some of his notable victories include wins against Robert Helenius, Jerry Forrest, Eddie Chambers, Ray Austin, and Travis Walker.

Washington's boxing style is relatively conventional, with an orthodox stance used in most of his boxing matches. He possesses an impressive reach, which he deploys well to control the pace of his fights.

One of the most striking things about Washington's career is that he made his professional debut at the relatively advanced age of thirty, having had no actual amateur career. However, that did not deter him as he went on to have a very successful career.

Washington remains an enigmatic character in the world of boxing, having only recently turned 40 this year, his boxing career might not yet be over. He will undoubtedly continue to electrify boxing fans around the world with his exceptional performances in the ring.

Gerald Washington Fight Record