Jonathan Gonzalez To Go Pro With Top Rank, PR Best

By Rey Colon

Jonathan 'La Bomba' Gonzalez, a gold medalist in the World Youth tournament three years ago and won the gold medal in the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2010, will jump to the professional ranks under the promotional hands of Top Rank, whose CEO is Bob Arum, and PR Best Boxing Promotions. Gonzalez could debut on February 5 or on April 16.

Gonzalez, 20, had complained that the financial assistance of $1,200 per month provided by the government was not coming regularly, and what caused him discomfort was a raise that never materialized for his achievements.

The next young prospect out of the gym Jose "Cheo" Aponte' - like undefeated WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez, and most likely his career will be run by Orlando Piñero with his father.

His debut could come on one of the two cards being presented by PR Best Boxing. On February 5 the former world junior lightweight champion of the WBO, Roman "Rocky" Martinez. On April 16, Juanma will defend his WBO featherweight crown and the most sound opponent is unbeaten Teon Kennedy.

Rey Colon covers the boxing scene in Puerto Rico for Sport Press.