Harold Gomes was born on August 22,1933 and is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1951 and 1963.
11 Facts About Harold Gomes
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Harold Gomes fought as a professional for the first time in September 1951 at the age of 18.
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Harold Gomes's debut was against Billy St Pierre at the Rhode Island Auditorium in his hometown, the venue for his first thirteen professional fights.
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Harold Gomes remained undefeated until January 1954, when he lost a ten-round decision to Tommy Tibbs, a man whom Harold Gomes had beaten twice in 1952 and once in 1953.
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In March 1954 Harold Gomes claimed the first title of his career when he beat Johnny O'Brien, via a twelve-round unanimous decision, for the USA New England featherweight title at the Boston Garden.
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Harold Gomes suffered two knockout defeats in the second half of 1954, both to Tibbs in Boston.
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Harold Gomes's run of victories was ended in August 1957 when he lost a unanimous ten-round decision to Isidro Martinez at the Boston Arena.
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The scorecards of the judges were all in favour of Harold Gomes, thus making him the new world champion.
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Harold Gomes, who was the betting favourite, was fighting outside the United States for the first time, as the contest was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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Elorde scored a knockdown with a left hand to the face, and although Harold Gomes was able to rise to his feet at the count of seven, he was knocked out with a combination soon after.
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Harold Gomes did not participate in a world title fight again in his career, which contained eight further fights.