Jonathan Gonzalez: record, next fight and profile →
The biggest card to hit Puerto Rico in years will now include an all-Boricua title fight. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez and Rene Santiago have reached an agreement for their WBO junior flyweight title consolidation bout. The previously ordered fight will land on the undercard of the
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) will make her return to Puerto Rico vs. IBF mandatory challenger Nina Meinke (18-3, 4 KOs) on Saturday, March 2, at the legendary Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN.
An all-Boricua title fight is on the horizon. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the WBO has ordered a junior flyweight title consolidation bout between full champ Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez and recently crowned interim titlist Rene Santiago. The bout was anticipated by both parties and seemed to be in a place to begin talks even before receiving such instructions.
This will go down as a year to forget for Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the WBO junior flyweight titlist has fallen ill and was forced to withdraw from a title defense versus Gerardo Zapata. The two were due to meet atop an All Star Boxing, Inc.-promoted ESPN+/ESPN Knockout show that will still move forward this Friday from Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua, Nicaragua.
Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez was blessed with the presence of one Puerto Rican legend while he plans to pay tribute to another. Undisputed featherweight champion Amanda Serrano was among those who were able to provide the reigning WBO
Jonathan Gonzalez Photos Gallery - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1) of Caguas, Puerto Rico held his media day at Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo.
Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez has a small window of opportunity to revisit a title unification bout. The reigning WBO junior flyweight titlist received his marching orders for 2024, should he prevail in his upcoming title defense. Puerto Rico’s Gonzalez is due to face Gerardo Zapata atop an October 27 ESPN Knockout show from Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua, Nicaragua.
A change in opponent now has WBO junior flyweight titlist Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1) of Caguas, Puerto Rico making his 3rd defense against Nicaraguan ranked contender WBO #14 Gerardo "Cascabel" Zapata (14-1-1) on Friday, October 27th from Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in Managua, Nicaragua.
Hekkie Budler understands the uphill climb he faces in his latest title challenge. The welcomed risk comes with the potential reward of being one more win away from history. Kenshiro Teraji (21-1, 13KOs) is an overwhelming favorite to defend his lineal, WBC and WBA junior flyweight titles versus Budler (35-4, 11KOs). An upset will leave the visiting South African as a three-time titlist spanning two weight divisions.
WBO junior flyweight titlist Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1) of Caguas, Puerto Rico is set to make his third defense against local ranked challenger WBO #10 Leyman “El Fenix” Benavides (20-6-1) on October 27th from Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in Managua, Nicaragua.