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Jhonny Gonzalez

69

Wins

12

Losses

1

Draws

None

KO%
  • Birth Name: Jhonny Gonzalez Vera
  • Birth Place: Contribute
  • Born: September 15, 1981
  • Died: Contribute
  • Age: 42
  • Height: 5′ 6½″
  • Weight: Contribute
  • Reach: 69″
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Pro Debut: August 14, 1999
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Status: Contribute
  • Manager: Contribute
  • Promoter: Contribute
  • Total Bouts: 82
  • Total Rounds: 446

Jhonny González is a retired professional boxer, who has fought in 79 total fights spanning over two decades. Of those fights, he won 68, with 55 of them being KO wins. He has won four title fights at two weight classes, and has also defended his titles nine times. He suffered 11 losses, four of which were via KO, and has never had a draw or no-contest.

González made his professional debut at the age of 17 against Mario Perez in August 1999, losing the fight by a unanimous decision. It took González 34 professional fights and six years to win his first world title, which he achieved on October 29, 2005, at the age of 24. He defeated Ratanachai Sor Vorapin via 7th round TKO, becoming the WBO bantamweight world champion.

Throughout his career, González fought some of the best boxers in the world, including Hall-of-Famer Mark Johnson, Abner Mares, Hozumi Hasegawa, Fernando Montiel, and Jorge Arce. His best fights and notable victories include defeating Johnson via 8th round KO on February 25, 2006, defending his WBO bantamweight title against Montiel via 12 round split decision on May 27, 2006, winning the WBC featherweight title from Hasegawa via 4th round TKO on April 8, 2011, winning the WBC featherweight title from Mares via 1st round KO on August 24, 2013, and successfully defending his WBC featherweight title against Arce via 11th round TKO on October 4, 2014.

In his professional career, González suffered a total of 11 losses, six of which were in title bouts, and five were in non-title bouts. He suffered his first loss in his professional debut against Mario Perez via 4th round UD. He has been stopped four times and lost seven times via decision.

González retired from professional boxing after his last fight against Ramiro Blanco on August 17, 2019. He won the non-title bout via 12-round unanimous decision, finishing his career with a record of 68-11.

González's fighting style was known for his devastating left hook and jaw-dropping knockouts, which helped him become an excellent boxer. He was a well-rounded fighter, with great power, speed, and movement, which made it hard to predict his next move in the ring. González's footwork and defense were also impressive, which made it hard for his opponents to land clean shots.

González was an extremely talented boxer, but he often flew under the radar and was underrated by many people in the boxing world. However, his professional record speaks for itself; he won multiple world titles, defended titles nine times, and fought some of the best boxers in the world. González's career highlights are a testament to his skill in the ring and his perseverance throughout his career.

Overall, Jhonny González had an incredible professional boxing career that spanned over two decades. He achieved numerous world titles and defended them with great skill and determination. Although he may not have been a household name, González's talent in the ring was undeniable. His devastating left hook and impressive footwork and defense made him a force to be reckoned with, and his career highlights are a testament to his skill and hard work.

Jhonny González Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
79 Aug 17, 2019 37 Ramiro Blanco Win UD
78 May 18, 2019 37 Rafael Hernandez Win KO5
77 Oct 6, 2018 37 Tomás Rojas Loss MD
76 Apr 7, 2018 36 Marlyn Cabrera Win UD
75 Nov 4, 2017 36 Irving Berry Win UD
74 Jul 22, 2017 35 Jessie Cris Rosales Win KO2
73 Mar 25, 2017 35 Francisco Contreras Win KO3
72 Sep 24, 2016 35 Hirotsugu Yamamoto Win KO1
71 Jun 18, 2016 34 Christopher Martin Win RTD10
70 Apr 2, 2016 34 Justin Savi Win TKO2
69 Dec 5, 2015 34 Hurricane Futa Win UD
68 Sep 12, 2015 33 Jonathan Oquendo Loss MD
67 Aug 1, 2015 33 Kazuki Hashimoto Win TKO2
66 Mar 28, 2015 33 Gary Russell Jr. Loss TKO4
65 Oct 4, 2014 33 Jorge Arce Win TKO11
64 May 24, 2014 32 Clive Atwell Win TD
63 Aug 24, 2013 31 Abner Mares Win KO1
62 Apr 27, 2013 31 Akihiko Katagiri Win TKO4
61 Feb 23, 2013 31 Eusebio Osejo Win UD
60 Sep 15, 2012 31 Daniel Ponce de León Loss TD
59 Apr 28, 2012 30 Elio Rojas Win UD
58 Dec 3, 2011 30 Roinet Caballero Win KO2
57 Sep 15, 2011 30 Rogers Mtagwa Win TKO2
56 Jul 9, 2011 29 Tomas Villa Win TKO4
55 Apr 8, 2011 29 Hozumi Hasegawa Win TKO4
54 Nov 20, 2010 29 Santos Marimon Win TKO2
53 Sep 15, 2010 29 Jackson Asiku Win TKO6
52 Jul 24, 2010 28 Aristides Perez Win TKO2
51 May 15, 2010 28 Jean Javier Sotelo Win TKO2
50 Mar 20, 2010 28 Antonio Davis Win TKO2
49 Dec 16, 2009 28 Marlon Aguilar Win TKO4
48 Sep 5, 2009 27 Jose Francisco Mendoza Win KO1
47 May 23, 2009 27 Toshiaki Nishioka Loss TKO3
46 Nov 21, 2008 27 Reynaldo Lopez Win KO4
45 Aug 1, 2008 26 Leivi Brea Win TKO1
44 May 16, 2008 26 Mauricio Pastrana Win TKO4
43 Apr 4, 2008 26 Edel Ruiz Win KO3
42 Feb 29, 2008 26 Giovanny Urbina Win TKO2
41 Nov 16, 2007 26 Jose Angel Beranza Win UD
40 Aug 11, 2007 25 Gerry Peñalosa Loss KO7
39 Mar 30, 2007 25 Irene Pacheco Win TKO9
38 Sep 16, 2006 25 Israel Vázquez Loss TKO10
37 May 27, 2006 24 Fernando Montiel Win SD
36 Feb 25, 2006 24 Mark Johnson Win KO8
35 Oct 29, 2005 24 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin Win TKO7
34 Sep 1, 2005 23 William Gonzalez Win KO3
33 Jun 16, 2005 23 Adolfo Landeros Win UD
32 Apr 1, 2005 23 Trinidad Mendoza Win TKO3
31 Feb 17, 2005 23 Adonis Rivas Win UD
30 Nov 18, 2004 23 Gabriel Elizondo Win TKO2
29 Sep 3, 2004 22 Hugo Vargas Win KO3
28 Jun 19, 2004 22 Francisco Tejedor Win TKO1
27 May 13, 2004 22 Alejandro Montiel Win TKO6
26 Mar 25, 2004 22 Roger Gonzalez Win TKO6
25 Feb 27, 2004 22 Moises Zamudio Win TKO5
24 Oct 10, 2003 22 Jorge Alberto Reyes Win KO1
23 Jun 13, 2003 21 Ramon Leyte Win TKO4
22 Mar 28, 2003 21 Diego Andrade Win TKO1
21 Mar 28, 2003 21 Francisco Mateos Win TKO1
20 Aug 31, 2002 20 Ruben Lopez Win KO2
19 Jul 6, 2002 20 Gilberto Bolanos Win RTD6
18 Apr 7, 2002 20 Ricardo Vargas Loss TD
17 Apr 7, 2002 20 Ricardo Vargas Loss UD
16 Oct 26, 2001 20 Ablorh Sowah Win TKO10
15 Sep 6, 2001 19 Saul Briseno Win TKO8
14 Jul 14, 2001 19 Juan Luis Torres Win TKO4
13 May 25, 2001 19 Carlos Garcia Win KO2
12 Apr 7, 2001 19 Julio Cesar Avila Win TKO1
11 Jan 27, 2001 19 Ulises Flores Win TKO4
10 Dec 9, 2000 19 Gabriel Arevalo Win TKO4
9 Oct 14, 2000 19 Jaime Ortiz Win TKO5
8 Sep 2, 2000 18 Arturo Hernandez Win KO3
7 Jun 24, 2000 18 Cecilio Marino Jimenez Win TKO4
6 Apr 22, 2000 18 Francisco Paredes Win PTS
5 Mar 4, 2000 18 German Lozada Win TKO5
4 Feb 12, 2000 18 Hugo Campos Win TKO4
3 Jan 29, 2000 18 Mario Rodriguez Win PTS
2 Nov 6, 1999 18 Hugo Vargas Loss MD
1 Aug 14, 1999 17 Mario Perez Loss UD