Yoelvis Gomez
Yoelvis Gomez | |
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Born | Havana, Cuba | 24 September 1997
Nationality | Cuban |
Other names | La Joya |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft (152 cm) 10 |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 9 |
Wins | 8 |
Wins by KO | 7 |
Losses | 1 |
Yoelvis Gomez (born 24 September 1997) is a Cuban professional boxer who currently competes in the middleweight division.
Amateur career
[edit]Gomez was inspired to box by his father Jose Gomez Mustelier who was also a fighter. He had a prolific amateur record of 207 wins and 35 losses.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Gomez vs Cota
[edit]After needing just 7 rounds to win the first 5 fights of his career Gomez was forced to go the distance for the first time against former contenderJorge Cota. Despite not getting a stoppage Gomez won every round on all three judges scorecards. The only good shot Cota landed was on the referee in round four.[2]
Gomez vs Taylor
[edit]Gomez suffered a huge upset against American Marquis Taylor. Despite being a heavy favourite and causing a cut above the eye of Taylor early on, Gomez was dropped in the second round and lost on all three judges scorecards.[3]
Professional boxing record
[edit]9 fights | 8 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
References
[edit]- ^ "YOELVIS GOMEZ Middleweight". boxlabpromotions.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "Yoelvis Gomez Goes Distance For First Time, Dominates Jorge Cota Over Ten Rounds". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "Marquis Taylor Drops, Shocks Yoelvis Gomez With Unanimous Decision". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Yoelvis Gomez from BoxRec (registration required)