Wangek vs Gonzalez

Who won Wangek vs Gonzalez?

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai beat Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez by knockout in the 4th round on Saturday, September 9th, 2017, at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Flyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 115 pounds (8.2 stone or 52.2 kg).

This contest was for the WBC super flyweight championship of the world.

Wangek vs Gonzalez stats

Back in September 2017, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai stepped into the ring with a record of 43 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.

Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez made his way to the ring with a record of 46 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws.

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai was the same age as Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, at 31 years old.

Gonzalez had a 1-inch reach advantage.

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai fought out of the southpaw stance, while Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez was an orthodox fighter.

Rungvisai was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 3 years and 8 months later than Gonzalez, whose first professional fight was in 2005. He had fought 29 fewer professional rounds, totaling 276 compared to Gonzalez's 305.

Wangek vs Gonzalez form

Rungvisai had won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 4 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight before this contest, he had beaten Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez on March 18, 2017, by majority decision in their WBC World Super Flyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Daetcharit Sitlekpet on June 3, 2016, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Klongluang Muangmai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand.

Going into that contest, he had won against Ichal Tobida on April 8, 2016, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Wat Kedkanudom, Klongluang, Pathum Thani.

Before that, he had beaten Arega Yunian on January 22, 2016, by knockout in the 4th round at Potharam Riverside, Ratchaburi.

He had defeated Frans Damur Palue on November 20, 2015, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Municipality of Klong 6, Klongluang District, Pathum Thani.

Gonzalez had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had lost to Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on March 18, 2017, by majority decision in their WBC World Super Flyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Carlos Cuadras on September 10, 2016, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Flyweight championship fight at Forum, Inglewood.

Going into that contest, he had defeated McWilliams Arroyo on April 23, 2016, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Flyweight and The Ring Flyweight championship fight at Forum, Inglewood.

Before that, he had beaten Brian Viloria on October 17, 2015, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Flyweight and The Ring Flyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.

He had won against Edgar Sosa on May 16, 2015, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Flyweight and The Ring Flyweight championship fight at Forum, Inglewood.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai had been fighting more than Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez.

Going into this contest, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai had last fought 5 months and 22 days ago, while Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez's last outing had been 5 months and 22 days ago.

Rungvisai's last 5 fights had come over a period of 1 year, 9 months and 20 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 4 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 28 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 5.6 rounds on average.

Gonzalez's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 24 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 5 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 9.4 rounds on average.

What time did Wangek vs Gonzalez start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States, which was around 10:00 PM BST in the UK.

Who broadcast Wangek vs Gonzalez?

Wangek vs Gonzalez was broadcast on HBO in the US, while the fight was broadcast in the United Kingdom by Sky Sports Main Event.

What were the odds on Wangek vs Gonzalez?

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai was a 9/4 (+230) underdog going into the contest, while Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez made his way into the ring at 33/100 (-300) with oddsmakers.