Z Gorres facts for kids
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| Real name | Zeta Celestino Oliveros Gorres |
| Nickname(s) | The Dream |
| Rated at | Flyweight Super flyweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4+1/2 in |
| Reach | 64+1/2 in |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | April 18, 1982 Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 35 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
Z Gorres, whose full name is Zeta Celestino Oliveros Gorres, is a former professional boxer from the Philippines. He was born on April 18, 1982. He once fought for the WBO super-flyweight world championship title.
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About Z Gorres's Life
Z Gorres has a brother named Jun Gorres, who was also a boxer. Sadly, Jun passed away in an unfortunate incident. Z Gorres's unique first name, Zeta Celestino, comes from his parents' names: Zeta (his mother) and Celestino (his father). Z Gorres is married to Datchess Gorres, and they have four children together.
Z Gorres's Boxing Journey
Z Gorres started learning to box when he was just 9 years old. He began his professional boxing career on March 31, 2001. He won his first 13 fights in a row!
His first loss happened on June 1, 2003. He fought Edgar Rodrigo for the Philippine flyweight title and lost in the 9th round.
Big Wins and Challenges
One of Gorres's most important victories was on March 19, 2005. He won against Glenn Donaire in the very first round. Glenn is the brother of famous boxer Nonito Donaire. This was Z Gorres's first fight in the United States.
About a year later, he won the OPBF super flyweight title. He beat Waenpetch Chuwatana to win this championship.
On February 24, 2007, Gorres had a chance to win a world title. He challenged Fernando Montiel, who was the WBO super flyweight champion. The fight was held in Gorres's hometown. Gorres lost the fight by a small decision, meaning the judges were split on who won.
He also fought Vic Darchinyan on February 2, 2008. This fight was to decide who would get to challenge for another world title. The match ended in a draw, but Darchinyan was chosen to fight for the championship because he was ranked higher.
Gorres then moved to a heavier weight class called bantamweight. He won his first fight in this new division on March 14, 2009. He beat former champion Roberto Carlos Leyva in 7 rounds.
Career-Ending Injury
On November 13, 2009, Z Gorres had a fight against Luis Melendez. He won the fight, but in the last 30 seconds of the final round, he was knocked down. After the fight, Gorres collapsed in the ring and had to be taken away on a stretcher.
He needed surgery to help with swelling in his brain. Doctors had planned to keep him in a special sleep for a few days. However, Gorres got better much faster than expected and woke up. This injury meant that he could no longer continue his boxing career.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
| 35 fights | 31 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 1 |
| By decision | 14 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
Z Gorres's Journey Home
In February 2010, Z Gorres was well enough to fly back home to the Philippines. When he arrived, the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was there to greet him!
He continued his physical therapy at Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu. This therapy helped him strengthen his muscles. It also helped him learn to walk again and regain some control of his left hand. He also had several surgeries to help with a throat issue.
