Jorge Luis González

Jorge Luis González
Jorge Luis González (right) versus Austrian Biko Botowamungu in Halle, 1987
Born
Jorge Luis González

(1964-10-19) October 19, 1964
Nationality Cuban
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Reach82 in (210 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins31
Wins by KO27
Losses8
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Cuba
Pan American Games
1983 CaracasSuper Heavyweight
1987 IndianapolisSuper Heavyweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
1986 SantiagoSuper Heavyweight
North American Championships
1982 Las VegasSuper Heavyweight
1987 TorontoSuper Heavyweight

Jorge Luis González (born October 19, 1964) (DOB disputed) is a former heavyweight boxing contender and prospect born in Havana, Cuba. He won the gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games and the 1987 Pan American Games and the former WBO Latino Heavyweight Champion. On June 17, 1995, the big puncher González became the first Cuban boxer to challenge for a heavyweight world title when he fought WBO champion Riddick Bowe at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.