Raúl González (Mexican boxer)
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Raul Gonzalez where he grew up. Raul Gonzalez is a retired Mexican professional boxer and currently lives in Pasadena, California
, USA, where he began boxing around at age of 18.
Raul Gonzalez debuted as a professional on March 20, 1987, when he was 20 years old. The fight was against Timothy Mosley, in a contest that was a draw in the fourth round. Over the course of his amateur career, Gomzalez didn't have many fights.
Raul Gonzalez sparred with many great boxers like Oscar De La Hoya
, Shane Mosley
, Marcos Villasana
and many more.
Gonzalez did a cut on Villasana's nose during a sparring session preparation for the Champion Villasana,who would face Paul Hodkinson
in United Kingdom
.
One of his trainer was Canto Robledo at Canto Robledo's Crown City Stables. Javier Capetillo also trained Gonzalez.
on May 3, 1992 in Cayey, Puerto Rico
.This fight was the main event of the night.Both Gonzalez and Trinidad were weighing in 142 pounds.Gonzalez had a record of 8-2-3 with 5 KO and Trinidad had a record of 13-0 with 10 KO.Gonzalez was down three times and Trinidad took the victory in round four by TKO.Trinidad would add another victory by KO to his record and would now make it 14-0 with 11 KO.
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, USA, where he began boxing around at age of 18.
Professional career
After being Managed by Canto Robledo, Gonzalez was managed by Francisco Espinoza.Raul Gonzalez debuted as a professional on March 20, 1987, when he was 20 years old. The fight was against Timothy Mosley, in a contest that was a draw in the fourth round. Over the course of his amateur career, Gomzalez didn't have many fights.
Raul Gonzalez sparred with many great boxers like Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar de la Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya is a retired American boxer of Mexican descent. Nicknamed "The Golden Boy", De La Hoya won a gold medal at the Barcelona Olympic Games shortly after graduating from Garfield High School. De La Hoya comes from a boxing family. His grandfather Vicente, father Joel Sr., and brother...
, Shane Mosley
Shane Mosley
“Sugar” Shane Mosley is an American professional boxer from Pomona, California who has held world titles in three weight divisions.-Amateur career:Mosley was an amateur standout, capturing various amateur titles, including:...
, Marcos Villasana
Marcos Villasana
Marcos Villasana is a retired Mexican boxer and former WBC featherweight champion.Villasana first challenged Azumah Nelson for the WBC featherweight title, losing a narrow split decision on February 25, 1986...
and many more.
Gonzalez did a cut on Villasana's nose during a sparring session preparation for the Champion Villasana,who would face Paul Hodkinson
Paul Hodkinson
Paul Hodkinson aka Hoko is former professional boxer. Hodkinson fought at Featherweight and is the former British, European and World Featherweight Title holder....
in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
One of his trainer was Canto Robledo at Canto Robledo's Crown City Stables. Javier Capetillo also trained Gonzalez.
Gonzales vs Trinidad
Raul Gonzalez fought Felix TrinidadFélix Trinidad
Félix 'Tito' Trinidad, Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional boxer, considered one of the best in Puerto Rico's history. After winning five National Amateur Championships in Puerto Rico, he debuted as a professional when he was 17. He won his first world championship when he defeated Maurice Blocker...
on May 3, 1992 in Cayey, Puerto Rico
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Cayey is a mountain town in central Puerto Rico located on the Central Mountain range, north of Salinas and Guayama; south of Cidra and Caguas; east of Aibonito and Salinas; and west of San Lorenzo Cayey is spread over 21 wards and Cayey Pueblo...
.This fight was the main event of the night.Both Gonzalez and Trinidad were weighing in 142 pounds.Gonzalez had a record of 8-2-3 with 5 KO and Trinidad had a record of 13-0 with 10 KO.Gonzalez was down three times and Trinidad took the victory in round four by TKO.Trinidad would add another victory by KO to his record and would now make it 14-0 with 11 KO.
Professional boxing record
Cancelled fight in England.| 8 Wins (5 knockouts, 3 decisions), 3 Losses (2 decisions, 1 Knockout), 3 Draws | |||||||
| Res. | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes | |
| Loss | Félix Trinidad Félix Trinidad Félix 'Tito' Trinidad, Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional boxer, considered one of the best in Puerto Rico's history. After winning five National Amateur Championships in Puerto Rico, he debuted as a professional when he was 17. He won his first world championship when he defeated Maurice Blocker... |
TKO | 4 10 | 1992-05-03 |  Cayey,Puerto Rico |
Gonzalez down 3 times. | |
| Draw | Roderick Moore | Decision | 6 6 | 1991-11-14 |  The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States |
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| Loss | Philippa Martin | Decision | 8 8 | 1991-08-13 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States |
referee: Bobby Watson, Score Card 73-78 73-78 72-79 Gonzalez down 1 |
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| Win | Arturo Arellano | Decision | 6 6 | 1989-10-26 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
Arellano saved by the bell. | |
| Win | Mariano Canete | Decision | 6 6 | 1989-08-28 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Win | Carlos Perez | KO | 2 4 | 1989-06-20 | Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, United States |
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| Win | Ruben Juan Alvarado | KO | 1 4 | 1989-05-25 | Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, United States |
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| Win | Jerry Rosenberg | KO | 1 4 | 1989-04-24 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Win | Jesus Caro | KO | 2 4 | 1989-03-23 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Loss | Ruben Becerrada | Decision | 4 4 | 1989-02-23 | Marriott Hotel Irvine, California, United States |
referee:Gwen Adair.Becerrada down once in fourth round.Fans thought Gonzalez won the fight. | |
| Win | John Roby | KO | 1 4 | 1989-01-31 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Win | Jose Jimenez | MD | 4 4 | 1987-07-27 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Draw | Oscar Ornelas | Decision | 4 4 | 1987-04-27 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Draw | Timothy Mosley | Decision | 4 4 | 1987-03-20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Pro debut for Raul Gonzalez. | |