Yoelvis Gomez
{{short description|Cuban boxer}}
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|birth_place=Havana, Cuba
|nationality=Cuban
|nickname= La Joya
|weight=Middleweight
|height=5 ft 10
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|style=Southpaw
|total=9
|wins=8
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Yoelvis Gomez (born 24 September 1997) is a Cuban professional boxer who currently competes in the middleweight division.
Amateur career
Gomez was inspired to box by his father Jose Gomez Mustelier who was also a fighter. He had a prolific amateur record of 207 wins and 35 losses.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxlabpromotions.com/yoelvis-gomez#:~:text=Yoelvis%20Gomez%20built%20an%20impressive,foundation%20for%20his%20professional%20career.|title=YOELVIS GOMEZ Middleweight|publisher=boxlabpromotions.com|access-date=2025-06-13}}
Professional career
= Gomez vs Cota =
After needing just 7 rounds to win the first 5 fights of his career Gomez was forced to go the distance for the first time against former contenderJorge Cota. Despite not getting a stoppage Gomez won every round on all three judges scorecards. The only good shot Cota landed was on the referee in round four.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/yoelvis-gomez-goes-distance-first-time-dominates-jorge-cota-over-ten-rounds|title=Yoelvis Gomez Goes Distance For First Time, Dominates Jorge Cota Over Ten Rounds|publisher=boxingscene.com|access-date=2025-06-13}}
=== Gomez vs Taylor ===
Gomez suffered a huge upset against American Marquis Taylor. Despite being a heavy favourite and causing a cut above the eye of Taylor early on, Gomez was dropped in the second round and lost on all three judges scorecards.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/marquis-taylor-drops-shocks-yoelvis-gomez-with-unanimous-decision|title=Marquis Taylor Drops, Shocks Yoelvis Gomez With Unanimous Decision|publisher=boxingscene.com|access-date=2025-06-13}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |8-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}}Diego Allan Ferreira Iablonski |RTD |4 (8), {{small|3:00}} |6 Sep 2024 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}}Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, Florida, U.S.}} |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}}Marcelo Fabian Bzowski |TKO |6 (8), {{small|2:44}} |8 Jun 2024 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}}Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} |
| 7
|{{no2}}Loss |7–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}}Marquis Taylor |UD |10 |8 Jul 2023 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}}The Ballroom, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}}Jorge Cota |UD |10 |21 May 2022 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}}Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.}} |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}}Clay Collard |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:11)) |25 Dec 2021 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}}Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.}} |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}}Jesus Pina Najera |KO |1 (6), {{small|0:35}} |3 Apr 2021 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}}Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico}} |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}}David Rangel |TKO |3 (6), {{small|0:31}} |10 Dec 2020 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}}Marinaterra Hotel Spa, San Carlos, Mexico}} |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}}Edgar Alvarez Garcia |KO |1 (4), {{small|1:19}} |12 Sep 2020 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}}Krasiba, Lerma, Mexico}} |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GTM}}Manuel Mendez |KO |1 (4) {{small|2:50}} |31 Aug 2019 |align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|GTM}}GImnasio House Of Champions, Guatemala City, Guatemala}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Boxrec|id=895964}}
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