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 top 10 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 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.
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 defeats Ben Tackie
On October 16, 2007 Alfonso Gómez faced Ben Tackie in a super lightweight bout. Gómez was 26 years old with a record of 17-3-2, and Tackie was 34 with a record of 30-7. Gómez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Tackie was coming off a loss. Gómez won via unanimous decision.
5. 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.
6. Alfonso Gómez KOs Calvin Green
On May 21, 2011 Alfonso Gómez faced Calvin Green. Gómez was 30 years old with a record of 22-4-2, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Calvin Green via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Alfonso Gómez KOs Raúl Muñoz
On August 29, 2009 Alfonso Gómez faced Raúl Muñoz. Gómez was 28 years old with a record of 19-4-2, and Muñoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was coming off a win. Gómez stopped Raúl Muñoz via KO in the 1st round.
8. Alfonso Gómez KOs Juan Manuel Buendia
On May 1, 2009 Alfonso Gómez faced Juan Manuel Buendia. Gómez was 28 years old with a record of 18-4-2, and Buendia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was coming off a loss. Gómez stopped Juan Manuel Buendia via TKO in the 8th round.
9. Alfonso Gómez KOs Antonio Garcia
On October 25, 2001 Alfonso Gómez faced Antonio Garcia. Gómez was 20 years old with a record of 1-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was coming off a loss. Gómez stopped Antonio Garcia via KO in the 1st round.
10. Alfonso Gómez KOs Antonio Garcia in their 2nd fight
On July 19, 2003 Alfonso Gómez faced Antonio Garcia. It was their second meeting. Gómez was 22 years old with a record of 6-2-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was coming off a win. Gómez stopped Antonio Garcia via KO in the 2nd round.