Jonathan González

Who is Jonathan González?

Jonathan González is a Puerto Rican boxer. He learned the sport from his father, practicing it since the age of four. As an amateur, González has represented Puerto Rico at numerous international events, while competing in the flyweight limit of 51 kg. On November 1, 2008, González won his first major tournament, dominating the International Boxing Association's Youth World Championship in his category. He subsequently competed in the Torneo Nacional de Boxeo Aficionado Isaac Barrientos, defeating McWilliams Arroyo, in the finals to win the senior national title. The 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games were his final amateur tournament, in which he won the gold medal.

González debuted as a professional in January 2011, going on to win his first title in his ninth fight, defeating Erickson Martell to earn the World Boxing Organization's Interim Flyweight Youth World Championship.