King’s Promotions signs former world title challenger José “Chelo” González to a promotional contract

Published by Shawn C.

Reading, PA (December 27, 2017) – King’s Promotions is pleased to announce
the signing of former world title challenger José “Chelo” González to a
promotional contract.

González, 34 of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico has a record of 24-2 with 19
knockouts.

González won his first 19 bouts with wins over Osenohan Vázquez (1-0), Eric
Cruz (5-1-2), Hector Marengo (5-0-4) & Edgardo Soto (12-2).

On June 3, 2011, González won the WBO Latino Lightweight title with a 6th
round stoppage over Gerardo Cuevas.

González made five successful defenses before challenging WBO Lightweight
world champion Ricky Burns on May 11, 2013.

González was dominating that bout and well on his way to becoming a world
champion before injuring his wrist and retiring from the bout after the
10th round.

González rebounded by re-winning the WBO Latino Lightweight title and
defending it with a 5th round stoppage over Marvin Quintero (26-5).

González will be looking to come back after a two-and-a-half year layoff.

González stated: “I am very happy with this new chapter in my career. I am
returning to the ring with plenty of excitement and with the same
dedication I have always had. I thank Marshall and King’s Promotions for
the opportunity and I have no doubt that together we will return to a world
title.”

“We are excited to bring Jose into the fold. He is a world championship
caliber fighter, and is a terrific addition to King’s Promotions. We are
looking to make his debut in early March, and if he performs we can see
very big opportunities in his future,” said King’s Promotions CEO Marshall
Kauffman.