Wangek vs Gonzalez

Who won Wangek vs Gonzalez?

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai beat Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez by knockout in the 4th round on Saturday 9th September 2017 at Dignity Health Sports Park in 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 loses 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 30 years old.

Gonzalez had 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 year and 8 months later than Gonzalez, whose first professional fight was in 2005. He had fought 36 less professional rounds, 259 to Gonzalez's 295.

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 beat Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez on 18th March 2017 by majority decision in their WBC World Super Flyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Previous to that, he had beat Daetcharit Sitlekpet on 3rd June 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 8th April 2016 by technical knockout in the 6th round at Wat Kedkanudom, Klongluang, Pathum Thani.

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

He had defeated Frans Damur Palue on 20th November 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 18th March 2017 by majority decision in their WBC World Super Flyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Previous to that, he had won against Carlos Cuadras on 10th September 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 23rd April 2016 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Flyweight and The Ring Flyweight championship fight at Forum, Inglewood.

Before that, he had beat Brian Viloria on 17th October 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 16th May 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 to 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, meaning he had been fighting on average 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.