Brandon Gonzáles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandon Gonzáles |
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| Real name | Brandon Gilbert Gonzáles |
| Nickname(s) | Flawless |
| Rated at | Super Middleweight Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | May 24, 1984 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
Brandon Gilbert Gonzáles, born on May 24, 1984, is a former professional boxer from the United States. When he was an amateur boxer, he was ranked as the best middleweight in the U.S. Brandon has both Mexican and African American family roots.
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Brandon Gonzáles: A Boxer's Journey
Starting Out: Amateur Boxing Days
Brandon Gonzáles began his boxing journey when he was 19 years old. He quickly became a member of the U.S. National Team. As an amateur, he had a great record of 56 wins and only 7 losses.
In 2004, Brandon won the important Golden Gloves competition. The next year, in 2005, he was a finalist at the U.S. National Championships. He was even ranked as the number one light heavyweight amateur boxer in America. Brandon was expected to join the U.S. Olympic Team in 2004. However, he decided to start his professional boxing career in 2007 instead. While he was an amateur boxer, he also worked as a janitor at Arco Arena.
Becoming a Professional Boxer
Brandon Gonzáles started his professional career with a strong winning streak. On January 29, 2010, he won a fight against Dumont Welliver by T.K.O. (Technical Knockout). This fight was part of ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" event. Brandon kept winning, building an impressive record of 17 wins without any losses.
His first fight that wasn't a win was against Thomas Oosthuizen. This match ended in a draw, meaning neither boxer won or lost.
On October 28, 2011, Brandon had another big win. He defeated Ossie Duran in the main event on Showtime's "ShoBox" series. This exciting fight took place at Bally's in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
In 2014, Brandon Gonzáles signed a deal with Gary Shaw Productions, a company that promotes boxers. Later that year, on May 31, 2014, he faced James DeGale at Wembley Stadium in London. This fight was very important, as it was a final match to decide who would get a chance to fight for an IBF title. Brandon suffered his first professional loss in this fight. This was Brandon Gonzáles's last professional boxing match.
Life After Boxing
After his boxing career, Brandon Gonzáles didn't leave the sport entirely. He now runs his own boxing and fitness gym in California. He helps others learn about boxing and stay fit.
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Brandon Gonzáles, a former professional boxer.
