Larry Nelson Gonzáles (born May 21, 1975) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2005. As an amateur, he won the 2002 National Golden Gloves at light welterweight.[1]
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Larry Gonzáles | |
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Real name | Larry Nelson Gonzáles |
Nickname(s) | Pitbull |
Weight(s) | Welterweight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
Born | (1975-05-21) May 21, 1975 (age 47) Denver, Colorado, United States |
Stance | Counterpuncher |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 10 |
Wins | 8 |
Wins by KO | 2 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Originally suspended by Colorado boxing officials for a connection with a melee during the Golden Gloves championships at the National Western Stadium Arena.[2][3] U.S. boxing reinstated Larry, Adrain Mora and Anthony Mora due to charges never being filed.[4] Gonzales is the 2002 Golden Gloves Champion at Light Welterweight.[5]
On January 21, 2005 Gonzales won a unanimous decision over prospect Julio César García in an eight round fight.[6]