Frankie Gomez passes Ramon Montano test, dominates in 6 rounds Recently turned pro Mexican-American Frankie Gomez faced his first legit pro test on Friday night vs. Ramon Montano, who has a majority loss to David Diaz, a draw with Dmitry Salita and a win over Americo Santos. Montano came to win and did land some punches in a good high pace bout, but Gomez did all the damage with punishing combinations and big responses when one punch or two got through. Montano has never been stopped but was rocked several times through 6 rounds, which ended on points. Gomez is very agressive and fan-friendly, and you can see the talent in him, on the other hand, it's clear there's much work to do, which will come with the pro experience I'm sure. Still, this C-level test is rather unusual for a 18 year-old and Gomez looks pretty good at this stage. Just don't push him too much too early and he'll do fine. _______________________________________________________________________________ World amateur silver medallist & US champ Frankie Gomez turned pro - and 18 - just half a year ago but takes on a legit test just 6 fights into his young career when steps in vs. Ramon Montano (17-7-2) on Telefutura this Friday. Montano is a very durable 28yo Mexican fighter with an interesting resume that includes some losses (4 of them split or majority decisions incl. one vs. former champ David Diaz), some solid wins (contender Americo Santos, Derrick Campos) and some draws (one vs. Dmitry Salita). He doesn't pack a punch but has never been stopped either. Gomez of course was considered one of the best amateurs the US produced in recent times (defeated Benavidez Jr. a couple of times) who suprisingly turned pro under Golden Boy instead of competing at the London Olympics. Arch rival Benavidez fights under Top Rank, and this risky move by GBP is likely a message to the other camp to raise their level. It's like the Cold War, who can outperform the other? But is it a step-up too early?
Gomez looks to be an exciting fighter which will gain him popularity but i see him being lesser than Canelo and Benavides.
This is why I like Frankie Gomez, kid has a pair and he's letting it translate into the progression of his career. Make no mistake, if he moves at this pace he can catch up with the hullaballoo at 140 and bring the ruckus. I watched his most recent postfight and he basically admitted that his comp was too easy and he wanted some bigger challenges. Well good on him. Benavidez should take his progression as the challenge that it is.
If the kids got it, go for it. Oscar fought Jeff Mayweather in like his fourth fight when Jeff was something around 20-2.
good attitude. This is how fighters are supposed to think. I just saw him on the Mora/Mosley undercard. He has great potential.
He's being blowing his opposition away so far and GBP must want him to get some rounds. Still quite a bit step up at a very early stage in this career. However, it is only a 6 rounder. If this were a 10 rounder then it would be a massive step up but Gomez should be able to handle 6 rounds against this type of opponent. Let's remember, he was a world class amateur, he faced and beat much better fighters. It's just the ad******g to the pro rules and styles that he needs to do. Fighting without a headguard, more rounds, rougher opponents, smaller gloves, less involvement from refs, dirty tactics etc. A fight like this will allow him to do that as opposed to fights against opponents who are no match for him and don't last for more than a few rounds. What does he learn from that?
It's a step up, for sure, but he does need to at some stage. He was a fantastic amateur and will learn nothing from blowing out tomato cans in one or two rounds. Montano is a tough journeyman but he's the sort of fighter Gomez needs to be put in with.
He'll be fine. He's a good enough boxer to beat him over 6 rounds. Montano only has 2 KOs so it's not like they're putting him in with a puncher.
Frankie Gomez passes Ramon Montano test, dominates in 6 rounds Recently turned pro Mexican-American Frankie Gomez faced his first legit pro test on Friday night vs. Ramon Montano, who has a majority loss to David Diaz, a draw with Dmitry Salita and a win over Americo Santos. Montano came to win and did land some punches in a good high pace bout, but Gomez did all the damage with punishing combinations and big responses when one punch or two got through. Montano has never been stopped but was rocked several times through 6 rounds, which ended on points. Gomez is very agressive and fan-friendly, and you can see the talent in him, on the other hand, it's clear there's much work to do, which will come with the pro experience I'm sure. Still, this C-level test is rather unusual for a 18 year-old and Gomez looks pretty good at this stage. Just don't push him too much too early and he'll do fine.
I saw him tonight. Still looks very raw and falls in WAY too much... but Montano was a very good test for him. He went the distance, got hit a little bit, but probably learned a lot for the long run.
