Best fights of Alfonso Gómez
Over 14 years as a professional, Alfonso Gómez has compiled a 25-6-2 (12) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Alfonso Gómez stops José Luis Castillo
On March 13, 2010 Alfonso Gómez defended his WBC Continental Americas welterweight title against José Luis Castillo. Gómez was 29 years old with a record of 21-4-2, and Castillo was 36 with a record of 60-9-1. Gómez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Castillo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped José Luis Castillo via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
2. Alfonso Gómez defeats Yoshihiro Kamegai
On March 20, 2015 Alfonso Gómez faced Yoshihiro Kamegai in a welterweight bout. Gómez was 34 years old with a record of 24-6-2, and Kamegai was 32 with a record of 25-2-1. Both Gómez and Kamegai were coming off a win. Gómez won via unanimous decision.
3. Alfonso Gómez loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On April 12, 2008 Alfonso Gómez fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title. Gómez was 27 years old with a record of 18-3-2, and Cotto was 27 with a record of 31-0. Gómez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Gómez via retirement in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Alfonso Gómez KOs Arturo Gatti
On July 14, 2007 Alfonso Gómez faced Arturo Gatti in a welterweight bout. Gómez was 26 years old with a record of 16-3-2, and Gatti was 35 with a record of 40-8. Gómez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Gatti was coming off a loss. Gómez stopped Arturo Gatti via TKO in the 7th round.