Alejandro Martín González (born August 11, 1973) is a Mexican former professional boxer who held the WBC featherweight and IBA lightweight titles.[1] He was the father of Alejandro González Jr.[2]
Alejandro González | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alejandro Martín González August 11, 1973 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Other names | La Cobrita |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 55 |
| Wins | 49 |
| Wins by KO | 33 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
editGonzález made his professional debut on April 28, 1988 at the age of 14. In May 1992, he won the WBC International Featherweight Championship by Knocking out Paquito Openo. In his fourth defense of that regional title, he stopped future champion Luisito Espinosa. Four wins later, he defeated another future champion, Cesar Soto, in a WBC title eliminator bout, improving his record to 33-2-0.
WBC Featherweight Championship
editOn January 7, 1995, he won the WBC Featherweight Championship by upsetting an undefeated Kevin Kelley.[3] In the tenth round Kelley's corner threw in the towel, after Alejandro had landed many heavy shots.[4] He defended it for the first time against former champion Louie Espinoza by unanimous decision. Two months later he would have his second title defense against American Tony Green in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Alejandro won by ninth round T.K.O. He lost the title in his next fight to Manuel Medina by split decision in a closely contested bout. He attempted to recover the title against Luisito Espinosa, whom he had previously defeated, but was stopped in the fourth round.
IBA Lightweight Championship
editOn March 11, 2000 González would upset another undefeated American, Steve Forbes to win the IBA Lightweight Championship. Several wins later, he defeated future champion Orlando Salido by majority decision. He next lost to former champion Stevie Johnston by another majority decision. In his final career fight, he defeated John Brown, once again, by majority decision.
Professional boxing record
edit| 55 fights | 49 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 33 | 2 |
| By decision | 16 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Win | 49–5–1 | John Brown | MD | 10 | 2003-03-28 | Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, California, U.S. | |
| 54 | Loss | 48–5–1 | Stevie Johnston | MD | 12 | 2002-04-20 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 48–4–1 | Orlando Salido | MD | 10 | 2001-12-02 | Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 47–4–1 | Gerald Gray | TKO | 5 (10) | 2001-10-14 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 46–4–1 | Juan Angel Macias | UD | 10 | 2001-07-08 | Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Utah, U.S. | |
| 50 | Draw | 45–4–1 | Antonio Ramirez | TD | 10 (10) | 2001-05-06 | Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 45–4 | Adarryl Johnson | TKO | 3 (12) | 2000-12-17 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Retained IBA lightweight title |
| 48 | Win | 44–4 | Omar Bernal | UD | 10 | 2000-10-08 | Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 43–4 | Harold Warren | TKO | 11 (12) | 2000-06-03 | Blanca's Bazaar, Imperial Beach, California, U.S. | Retained IBA lightweight title |
| 46 | Win | 42–4 | Steve Forbes | MD | 12 | 2000-03-11 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Won IBA lightweight title |
| 45 | Win | 41–4 | Mauro Lucero | TKO | 4 (12) | 1999-12-04 | Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | Won IBA Continental lightweight title |
| 44 | Win | 40–4 | Edward Barrios | TKO | 8 (10) | 1999-09-25 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 39–4 | Oscar Javier Garcia | KO | 5 (8) | 1999-07-10 | Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 42 | Win | 38–4 | Oscar Delgado | TKO | 3 (10) | 1996-11-08 | Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 41 | Loss | 37–4 | Luisito Espinosa | KO | 4 (12) | 1996-03-01 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | For WBC featherweight title |
| 40 | Loss | 37–3 | Manuel Medina | SD | 12 | 1995-09-23 | Convention Center, Sacramento, California, U.S. | Lost WBC featherweight title |
| 39 | Win | 37–2 | Tony Green | TKO | 9 (12) | 1995-06-02 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained WBC featherweight title |
| 38 | Win | 36–2 | Louie Espinoza | UD | 12 | 1995-03-31 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S. | Retained WBC featherweight title |
| 37 | Win | 35–2 | Kevin Kelley | RTD | 10 (12) | 1995-01-07 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | Won WBC featherweight title |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Eduardo Montes | TKO | 3 (10) | 1994-11-04 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | César Soto | SD | 12 | 1994-08-06 | Plaza De Toros Monumental, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Jesus Saldana | KO | 3 (10) | 1994-05-27 | Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico | |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Jean Pierre Dibateza | RTD | 3 (8) | 1994-03-29 | Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France | |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Tomas Valdez | KO | 1 (10) | 1993-12-17 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Vicente Gonzalez | KO | 2 (10) | 1993-11-15 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Luisito Espinosa | KO | 2 (12) | 1993-08-13 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Retained WBC International featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Edward Parker | TKO | 4 (10) | 1993-04-26 | Plaza Monumental, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Hector Ulises Chong | UD | 12 | 1993-03-11 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Retained WBC International featherweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Lupe Gutierrez | KO | 2 (12) | 1992-12-18 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Retained WBC International featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Antonio Hernandez | UD | 10 | 1992-10-02 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | Claudio Victor Martinet | KO | 2 (12) | 1992-06-26 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Retained WBC International featherweight |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Paquito Openo | KO | 2 (12) | 1992-05-15 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Won WBC International featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Harold Rhodes | TKO | 8 (10) | 1992-02-28 | Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Raul Martinez Mora | UD | 10 | 1991-11-16 | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Juan Carlos Ortigoza | UD | 10 | 1991-09-07 | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Israel Vega | TKO | 5 (8) | 1991-05-31 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Vladimir Gallegos | UD | 10 | 1991-05-04 | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Juan Carlos Ortigoza | UD | 10 | 1991-02-23 | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Raul Gutierrez | TKO | 1 (10) | 1990-12-22 | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Sergio Cornejo | KO | 8 (8) | 1990-10-05 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Atanasio Villareal | TKO | 5 (10) | 1990-08-10 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 14 | Loss | 12–2 | Josefino Suarez | TKO | 8 (10) | 1990-05-25 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Moises Urbina | TKO | 1 (12) | 1990-03-30 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Won Sinaloa State bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Arturo Mujica | TKO | 5 (10) | 1990-03-02 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Cesar Decena | TKO | 4 (8) | 1990-01-26 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Alejandro Figueroa | KO | 2 (8) | 1989-12-08 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Julian Huerta | KO | 3 (8) | 1989-11-03 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Juan Lira | TKO | 1 (6) | 1989-09-29 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Ruben Murillo | TKO | 1 (6) | 1989-08-18 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Adolfo Castillo | UD | 10 | 1989-06-16 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Sergio Aguila | KO | 5 (6) | 1989-04-29 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Isidro Martinez | KO | 3 (6) | 1988-09-25 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez | UD | 6 | 1988-08-05 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Rafael Orozco | UD | 4 | 1988-06-24 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rogelio Fajardo | UD | 4 | 1988-04-28 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Alejandro Gonzalez - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Hoy debuta Cobrita González Jr". Archived from the original on 10 July 2012.
- ^ "Gonzalez Batters Kelley". The New York Times. Associated Press. 8 January 1995. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ^ "Kelley Loses to Gonzalez". The New York Times. Associated Press. 9 January 1995. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Alejandro González from BoxRec (registration required)