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Albert Gonzalez knocks out Edward Vazquez in San Antonio
Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez secured a second-round knockout victory over Edward Vazquez at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The win allowed the 24-year-old Gonzalez to retain his NABF featherweight title and improved his professional record to 19-0 with 12 knockouts.
During the bout, which served as the co-main event on the Emanuel Navarrete–O’Shaquie Foster card, Gonzalez utilized a heavy body attack to finish the fight. According to CompuBox data, Gonzalez landed 31 total punches, 16 of which were directed at the opponent's midsection. The knockout occurred at 1:04 of the second round after a left hook to the body sent Vazquez to the canvas.
Following the victory, Gonzalez and his team, led by trainer Robert Garcia, expressed interest in pursuing a world title opportunity. Gonzalez specifically identified WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza as a target for a future showdown.
Entities
Albert Gonzalez · Edward Vazquez · Frost Bank Center · Rafael Espinoza · Robert Garcia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gonzalez is trained by Robert Garcia. www.boxingnews24.com · laopinion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Albert Gonzalez defeated Edward Vazquez via knockout in the second round. 3kingsboxing.com · www.boxingnews24.com · laopinion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gonzalez's professional record is now 19-0 with 12 knockouts. 3kingsboxing.com · www.boxingnews24.com · laopinion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CompuBox reported Gonzalez landed 31 total punches, with 16 to the body. laopinion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fight took place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 3kingsboxing.com · www.boxingnews24.com · laopinion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gonzalez retained his NABF featherweight title. www.boxingnews24.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gonzalez is targeting a fight against WBO champion Rafael Espinoza. 3kingsboxing.com