Alejandro González (boxer)

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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

(1973-08-11) August 11, 1973 (age 51)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Other namesLa Cobrita
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins49
Wins by KO33
Losses5
Draws1

Professional career

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González 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

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On 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

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On 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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Alejandro Gonzalez - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
  2. ^ "Hoy debuta Cobrita González Jr". Archived from the original on 10 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Gonzalez Batters Kelley". The New York Times. Associated Press. 8 January 1995. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  4. ^ "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.
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Sporting positions
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesse James Leija
IBA lightweight champion
March 11, 2000 – 2000
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Lazcano
Major World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC featherweight champion
January 7, 1995 – September 23, 1995
Succeeded by