Humberto Gonzalez

Humberto González was a renowned professional boxer who made his debut in 1984 at the age of 18. He fought a total of 46 professional fights in his career, winning 43 and losing only 3, with no draws or no-contests recorded. His incredible record shows he was a force to be reckoned with in the light-flyweight divisions, as he amassed a total of 30 knockouts in his victories.

González made his foray into world championship boxing at the age of 23, after winning 24 fights on the trot since his debut. He fought Yul-woo Lee for the light-flyweight WBC title on June 25, 1989, and won the fight via 12 round unanimous decision. González had become the light-flyweight champion of the world and would go on to stamp his dominance in his weight division with incredible performances in future fights.

In his career, González won a total of 4 world titles at light-flyweight and became a one-time unified world champion. He had 12 title defenses in his career and won 8 of them via knockout.

One of the highlights of González's career was on February 19, 1994, when he became a unified world champion by beating Hall-of-Famer Michael Carbajal via 12 round split-decision. After this victory, he held the WBC and IBF light-flyweight world-champion belts. He successfully defended these titles against formidable opponents such as Juan Domingo Córdoba and Michael Carbajal himself. His career-best performance came against Jesus Zuniga, whom he beat via 5th round KO on March 31, 1995, which was his last successful title defense.

His career came to an end on July 15, 1995, in a title defense bout against Saman Sorjaturong. He lost the fight via 7th round TKO and lost both his IBF and WBC titles. González retired from professional boxing with a record of 43-3, three losses, and all of them were in title bouts.

Throughout his career, González exhibited incredible skills and a fighting spirit that made him a force to be reckoned with in the light-flyweight divisions. He had notable victories over boxers such as Napa Kiatwanchai, Luis Monzote, Jung Keun Lim, and Francisco Tejedor, among others. He was regarded as one of the best light-flyweights of his era, a claim that was cemented when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2006.

The hallmark of González's style was his incredible punching power, which saw him record 30 knockout wins in his career. He was also a technician in the ring, using his speed and precision to evade his opponents' punches while delivering his own with pinpoint accuracy. Fans of the sport marveled at his exceptional defense as he rarely got hit and always proved difficult to engage in any exchanges on the ring.

Despite his many successes, González had to deal with a few career setbacks that threatened to derail his career. He suffered his first defeat against Rolando Pascua on December 19, 1990, via 6th round KO. The loss ended his winning streak of 30 fights, but he quickly rebounded with a string of victories to reaffirm his position among the best light-flyweights in the world.

Throughout his career, González was seen as a consummate professional both inside and outside the ring. Even his opponents lauded him for his unrivaled work ethic, dedication, and incredible sportsmanship. His achievements and values made him a popular figure among the boxing fraternity and endear him to fans worldwide.

In conclusion, Humberto González was a remarkable boxer whose career spanned over ten years. His incredible record of 43-3, title reigns, and defenses, and 30 knockouts signify his immense talent as a light-flyweight. He exhibited an impressive fighting spirit, incredible punching power, and impeccable defense that made him a force to be reckoned with inside the ring. His induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame is a testament to his prowess as one of the greatest light-flyweights of all time, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of boxers.

Humberto González Fight Record