Delia_'Chikita'_Gonzalez

Delia Gonzalez

Delia Gonzalez

American boxer


Delia 'Chikita' Gonzalez (born November 20, 1971) is an American former flyweight female boxer. She has a record of 13-9-4 with 3 knockout wins, although several of her losses have been controversial.[1]

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Personal and early life

Gonzalez is Mexican-American, and trained at the gym under her father's guidance.[2] Soon she earned the nickname Chikita,[2] after her favorite boxer, the former 2 time World flyweight champion Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez of Mexico.

Career

As a professional, Delia began with a 4-round decision win over Lucy Tellez in Texas.[1] A couple of fights later, she beat Gloria Ramirez twice, once by knockout in the 3rd, and once by decision in 4.[1] Both fights again took place in Texas. Two more wins followed and a title shot came after that, and she beat Klee Fenie in Las Vegas to become the WIBF's world Flyweight champion. She defended her title against Anissa Zamarron winning on points, then met Phoenix's Yvonne Trevino which the judges called a technical draw (word used for tie in boxing). She later met Jolene Blackshear and lost the world title.

She traveled to Cologne, Germany in May 2000 for a bout against Regina Halmich, which she lost. She won four fights after her loss, including two wins over Yolanda Gonzalez.

Later, Gonzales fought in the bantamweight ranks, and in June 2003 lost a fight against Ada Vélez for the WIBA bantamweight title on a seventh-round disqualification. She has also managed boxer Rebecca Rodriguez.

On March 19, 2004, Gonzalez returned to the ring for a 6-round draw with Johanna Peña-Álvarez.[3]

During 2022, Gonzalez was elected to the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

More information 28 fights, 13 wins ...
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Preceded by
Delia Gonzalez (Vacated)
WIBF World Super Flyweight Champion
November 25, 1994 1999 (Vacated)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Yvonne Trevino (Vacated)
WIBF World Flyweight Champion
June 10, 1995 December 7, 2007(Vacated)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Delia Gonzalez (Vacated)
WIBF World Light Flyweight Champion
July 10, 1999 2002/2003 (Vacated)
Succeeded by
Maria Jesús Rosa

References

  1. "Delia Gonzalez on Boxing Interactive". Boxing Interactive. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  2. Williams, Dee (April 10, 2005). "Women's Boxing: Delia Gonzalez Biography". WBAN. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  3. Trujillo, Ricardo (2004-05-15). "Lopez Lassos Garcia Retains NABA Super Fly Belt!". New Mexico Boxing.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2012-05-21.

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