Best fights of Julio César González
Over 14 years as a professional, Julio César González compiled a 41-8 (25) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Julio César González defeats Dariusz Michalczewski
On October 18, 2003 Julio César González fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. González was 27 years old with a record of 34-1, and Michalczewski was 35 with a record of 48-0. González was on a 7-fight winning streak and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak. González won via split decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Julio César González loses to Roy Jones Jr. via unanimous decision
On July 28, 2001 Julio César González fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. González was 24 years old with a record of 27-0, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 44-1. González was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 10-fight winning streak. González lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
3. Julio César González KOs David Telesco
On December 18, 2004 Julio César González faced David Telesco in a light heavyweight bout. González was 28 years old with a record of 36-2, and Telesco was 36 with a record of 29-4-1. Both González and Telesco were coming off a win. González stopped David Telesco via TKO in the 8th round.
4. Julio César González KOs Vitaly Kopytko
On November 16, 2006 Julio César González faced Vitaly Kopytko. González was 30 years old with a record of 40-3, and Kopytko was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was on a 2-fight winning streak. González stopped Vitaly Kopytko via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Julio César González KOs Rodney Moore
On July 20, 2006 Julio César González faced Rodney Moore. González was 29 years old with a record of 39-3, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was coming off a win. González stopped Rodney Moore via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Julio César González loses to Clinton Woods via unanimous decision
On September 9, 2005 Julio César González fought Clinton Woods for the IBF light heavyweight title. González was 29 years old with a record of 38-2, and Woods was 33 with a record of 37-3-1. González was on a 3-fight winning streak and Woods was on a 2-fight winning streak. González lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Woods.
7. Julio César González KOs Kenny Bowman
On April 11, 2003 Julio César González faced Kenny Bowman. González was 26 years old with a record of 32-1, and Bowman was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was on a 5-fight winning streak. González stopped Kenny Bowman via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Julio César González KOs Jesus Ruiz
On May 5, 2000 Julio César González fought Jesus Ruiz for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX light heavyweight title. González was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. González stopped Jesus Ruiz via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Julio César González KOs Tyrone Armstead
On February 22, 2002 Julio César González faced Tyrone Armstead. González was 25 years old with a record of 27-1, and Armstead was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was coming off a loss. González stopped Tyrone Armstead via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Julio César González stops Patrick Swann
On July 29, 2000 Julio César González defended his WBC-FECARBOX light heavyweight title against Patrick Swann. González was 23 years old with a record of 23-0, and Swann was 0 with a record of 0-0. González was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. González stopped Patrick Swann via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the title.