Juan Carlos Gómez

Juan Carlos Gómez
Statistics
Nickname(s) Pantera Negra
("Black Panther")
Rated at Cruiserweight
Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 3½ in
Reach 80½ in
Nationality Cuban
Born (1973-07-26) July 26, 1973
La Habana, Cuba
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 60
Wins 55
Wins by KO 39
Losses 4
No contests 1

Juan Carlos Gómez (born July 26, 1973) is a Cuban professional boxer. He is a former WBC cruiserweight champion, having made ten defenses of the title, and has challenged for the WBC heavyweight title. He currently resides and boxes out of Hamburg, Germany.

Early years and defection

He defected from Cuba during a stay in Germany. "I didn't choose boxing," said Cuban defector Juan Carlos Gómez in a recent interview. "They chose it for me in Cuba. I wanted to become a baseball player. That was always my dream. But, you know, in Cuba you are not allowed to make your own decisions."

Amateur career

Defeated Jan Schwank (Germany) 9-4

Lost to Sven Ottke (Germany) 9-9

Defeated Antonio Tarver (USA) 10-10

Lost to Thomas Ulrich (Germany)12-16

Professional career

Cruiserweight

The southpaw turned pro as a cruiser for Universum box promotions. On February 21, 1998, in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, Gómez won the WBC Cruiserweight title from reigning champion, Marcelo Fabian Dominguez via a unanimous decision.

Nicknamed "Black Panther", Gómez ruled the cruiserweight division from 1998–2001, successfully defending his WBC Cruiserweight Title ten times. Among his notable defenses were those against Dominguez (rematch), Imamu Mayfield and the smaller Jorge Castro who was KOd for the first time. James Toney declined a title shot when he was mandatory and later fought and beat Vassily Jirov.

He then vacated the title in February 2002 in order to move up to the Heavyweight ranks.

Heavyweight

In 2001 Gómez tested the waters in the heavyweight division and beaten durable veteran Al Cole (another former Cruiserweight champ) by TKO 6. Gómez then moved back down to defend his title against Pietro Aurino, and after defeating Aurino he moved up to heavyweight permanently.

Gómez has had some success at heavyweight, capturing wins over Sinan Samil Sam and David Defiagbon, but was shockingly TKO'd by fellow Cuban Yanqui Diaz in the first round in 2004.

Gómez defeated Don King promoted Oliver McCall via a ten round decision on October 15, 2005, a result which was changed shortly thereafter to a no contest after Gomez failed a post-fight drug test due to a presence of cocaine.[1] Gómez vehemently denied the charge and backed this up by producing a negative test where no drugs were found in his system, though this test was taken two months after the fight.[2]

After that Gómez announced that he converted to Islam. Gómez stated, '“After they stole my victory over Oliver McCall because of doping in October 2005 I was totally devastated. I swear that I never doped in my life. After the fight I went to the USA where I was built up by the Black Muslim community. That's why I converted to Islam. I thank Allah for giving me back my courage, energy and self esteem."' Gómez then returned to the ring on December 15, 2006 and on October 19 of 2007, once again outpointed Oliver McCall winning the WBC International Heavyweight title in the process, then on September 27, 2008, at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, Gómez defeated Vladimir Virchis to become the #1 contender for the WBC heavyweight title.[3]

Gómez faced WBC Heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko on March 21 in Stuttgart, Germany. Early in the fight, Gomez managed to frustrate Klitschko by diverting a large number of jabs, but eventually Klitschko was able to establish control using his immense size and superior punching power. He was floored by a big right hand in round seven, but managed to get up. After a barrage of punches in round nine, the referee stopped the fight.[4]

On March 27, 2010 Gómez made a successful comeback, defeating Alexey Mazikin to win the WBA International Heavyweight title. He went on to defeat Alexander Kahl of Germany on April 9 in Hamburg to record his second victory in a fortnight.

Professional boxing record

50 Wins (38 knockouts, 12 decisions), 3 Losses (2 knockouts, 1 decision), 1 No Contest [5]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 55-4-1 Russia Dmitry Kudryashov KO 1 (10) 28/11/2014 Russia Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia Loss WBA International Cruiserweight title
Win 55-3-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina Goran Delic TKO 5 (10) 06/07/2014 Russia Ahmat Arena, Grozny, Russia Win WBA International Cruiserweight title
Win 54–3-1 Croatia Ivica Bacurin SD 8 08/03/2014 Hungary Messzi István Sporthall, Kecskemet, Hungary
Win 53–3-1 Czech Republic Jindrich Velecky UD 8 23/11/2013 Germany CU Arena, Hamburg, Germany
Win 52–3–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Buharalija TKO 2 (10) 01/11/2013 Germany Dachau, Bayern, Germany
Win 51–3–1 Ukraine Maksym Pedyura UD 8 11/05/2012 Germany Goeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Win 50–3-1 United States Darnell Wilson TKO 4 21/04/2012 Germany Sport- und Kongresshalle, Schwerin, Germany
Loss 49–3–1 United States Darnell Wilson MD 10 24/09/2011 Germany Dima-Sportcenter, Lohbruegge, Germany
Win 49–2–1 United States Harold Sconiers TKO 4 04/12/2010 Germany Sport- und Kongresshalle, Schwerin, Germany
Win 48–2–1 United States Zack Page UD 8 31/07/2010 Germany O2 World, Altona, Germany
Win 47–2–1 Turkey Oezcan Cetinkaya UD 8 04/06/2010 Germany Karl Eckel Halle, Hattersheim am Main, Germany
Win 46-2-1 Germany Alexander Kahl UD 8 09/04/2010 Germany Schwerin Arena, Schwerin, Germany
Win 45–2–1 Ukraine Oleksiy Mazikin KO 3 27/03/2010 Germany Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
Loss 44–2–1 Ukraine Vitali Klitschko TKO 9 21/03/2009 Germany Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany For WBC World Heavyweight Title.
Win 44–1–1 Ukraine Volodymyr Vyrchys UD 12 27/09/2008 Germany Color Line Arena, Altona, Germany
Win 43–1–1 United States Oliver McCall UD 12 19/10/2007 Germany Estrel Convention Center, Neukoeln, Germany
Win 42–1–1 Russia Denis Bakhtov UD 12 16/06/2007 Turkey Atatürk Sport Salonu, Ankara, Turkey Won PABA Heavyweight Title.
Win 41–1–1 Brazil Adenilson Rodrigues TKO 1 10/02/2007 Germany Hotel Elysee, Rothenbaum, Germany Won WBC Latino Title.
Win 40–1–1 Brazil Daniel Frank KO 3 15/12/2006 Germany Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
NC 39-1-1
1 NC
United States Oliver McCall NC 10 15/10/2005 Germany Mehrzweckhalle Sued, Düsseldorf, Germany
Win 39–1 Brazil George Arias KO 4 28/05/2005 Germany Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
Win 38–1 Nigeria David Defiagbon TKO 3 15/01/2005 Germany Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
Loss 37–1 Cuba Yanqui Diaz TKO 1 13/08/2004 United States Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, United States
Win 37–0 Turkey Sinan Samil Sam UD 10 27/09/2003 United States HSBC Arena, Buffalo, New York, United States
Win 36–0 Brazil Daniel Frank TKO 2 17/08/2002 Germany Estrel Convention Center, Neukoeln, Germany
Win 35–0 United States Ken Murphy TKO 5 16/03/2002 Germany Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
Win 34–0 Italy Pietro Aurino TKO 6 03/11/2001 Germany Hansehalle, Luebeck, Germany
Win 33–0 United States Alfred Cole TKO 6 04/08/2001 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 32–0 Argentina Jorge Fernando Castro TKO 10 16/12/2000 Germany Grugahalle, Essen, Germany
Win 31–0 United States Imamu Mayfield KO 3 06/05/2000 Germany Swissotel, Neuss, Germany
Win 30–0 Democratic Republic of the Congo Mohamed Siluvangi TKO 2 11/03/2000 Germany Hansehalle, Luebeck, Germany
Win 29–0 Ghana Napoleon Tagoe KO 9 11/12/1999 Germany Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
Win 28–0 United Kingdom Bruce Scott TKO 6 17/07/1999 Germany Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, Germany
Win 27–0 Argentina Marcelo Fabian Dominguez UD 12 13/03/1999 Germany Hansehalle, Luebeck, Germany
Win 26–0 United States Rodney Gordon TKO 2 12/12/1998 Germany Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
Win 25–0 Russia Alexey Ilyin TKO 2 03/10/1998 Germany Prinz-Garden Halle, Augsburg, Germany
Win 24–0 Australia Guy Waters TKO 6 05/06/1998 Germany Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Germany
Win 23-0 Argentina Marcelo Fabian Dominguez UD 12 21/02/1998 Argentina Mar del Plata, Argentina
Win 22–0 United States Mike Robinson KO 2 08/11/1997 Germany Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
Win 21–0 Mexico Mike Sedillo KO 2 04/10/1997 Germany Stadionsporthalle, Hannover, Germany
Win 20–0 Ghana Ted Cofie TKO 4 12/07/1997 Germany Berlethalle, Hagen, Germany Cofie knocked down three times in the fourth round. Referee stopped the bout at 2:01 of the fourth round.
Win 19–0 Ukraine Valeriy Vykhor TKO 5 14/06/1997 North Rhine-Westphalia Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Germany
Win 18–0 United States Guy Sonnenberg KO 1 10/05/1997 Germany Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
Win 17–0 Brazil Jose Arimatea Da Silva TKO 9 08/03/1997 Germany Sartory Saale, Cologne, Germany
Win 16–0 United States Ron Carter TKO 3 22/02/1997 Germany Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Germany
Win 15–0 United States Mike Peak PTS 8 25/01/1997 Germany Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany
Win 14–0 United States Dan Ward KO 1 21/12/1996 Germany Zoo-Gesellschaftshaus, Frankfurt, Germany
Win 13–0 United States Brian LaSpada TKO 11 19/10/1996 Germany Zoo-Gesellschaftshaus, Frankfurt, Germany
Win 12–0 France Philippe Michel TKO 9 17/08/1996 Germany Zoo-Gesellschaftshaus, Frankfurt, Germany Won International WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Win 11-0 Slovakia Ludomir Dubac TKO 2 08/06/1996 Germany Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Germany Dubac knocked down twice in the first round and was knocked through the ropes in the second round. Referee stopped the bout by the time Dubac tried to get up.
Win 10–0 United States Tim "Dark" Knight PTS 8 04/05/1996 Germany Friedrichshain, Germany
Win 9–0 United States David Quinn Robinson TKO 2 13/04/1996 Germany Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Germany
Win 8–0 Argentina Eduardo Antonio Carranza TKO 2 06/04/1996 Germany Stadionsporthalle, Hannover, Germany
Win 7–0 United Kingdom Bobbie Joe Edwards TKO 5 16/03/1996 Germany Deutschlandhalle, Charlottenburg, Germany
Win 6–0 Paraguay Cesar Agustin Basualdo Morel TKO 1 25/02/1996 Germany Universum Gym, Wandsbek, Germany
Win 5–0 Hungary Karoly Kovacs TKO 2 10/02/1996 Germany Stadthalle, Cottbus, Germany Referee stopped the bout at 1:09 of the second round. Kovacs down twice in the first round and down in the second.
Win 4–0 United States Keith McMurray TKO 4 25/11/1995 Germany Stadthalle, Braunschweig, Germany McMurray knocked down three times in the fourth round. McMurray wanted to continue but the referee stopped the bout.
Win 3–0 United States Donnie Penelton KO 2 19/08/1995 Germany Düsseldorf, Germany Gomez knocked down Penelton with a jab and cross. Penelton unable to beat the 10 count.
Win 2–0 France Hedi El Assaidi TKO 4 05/08/1995 Germany Friedrichshain, Germany Referee stopped the bout at 2:45 of the fourth round.
Win 1–0 United States "Pale" Dale Jackson PTS 6 20/05/1995 Germany Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany

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Preceded by
Marcelo Fabian Dominguez
WBC Cruiserweight Champion
21 Feb 19983 Nov 2001
Vacates
Succeeded by
Wayne Braithwaite
Preceded by
Oliver McCall
WBC International Heavyweight Champion
October 19, 2007–2008
Vacant
Title next held by
Odlanier Solis
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