All boxersGerald Washington
“El Gallo Negro”
Boxing · Retired21-7-1RECORD
14WINS BY KO / TKO
7WINS BY DECISION
29PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-2-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Gerald Washington |
|---|---|
| Nickname | El Gallo Negro |
| Date of birth | 23 Apr 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, USA |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 198 cm (6′6″) |
| Reach | 208 cm (82″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2012–2025 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (2016–2019) |
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Background
Former college and NFL practice squad football player who made his pro boxing debut in 2012 at age 30. He challenged Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title in 2017.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Robert Helenius | KO | 8 | 2:32 | 13 Jul 2019 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Loss | Jarrell Miller | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 3:00 | 29 Jul 2017 | New York City, New York, USA |
| Loss | Deontay Wilder | TKO | 5 | 1:45 | 25 Feb 2017 | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Win | Eddie Chambers | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 30 Apr 2016 | Carson, California, USA |