Ramon Gonzalez has said he was ‘bleeding for 12 rounds’ as he lost his world title to Srisaket Sor RungvisaiGetty ImagesIn a bloodbath of a fight, Ramon Gonzalez lost his undefeated streak in Madison Square GardenAP:Associated Press
Prior to the bout, Gonzalez was 1/25 to win, with Runvisai, at worst odds, 10/1 to win the super flyweight title.
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Gonzalez suffered an horrendous gash to his head in the third round after an accidental clash of heads, and was also cut in the opening round.
Roman Gonzalez receives a kiss from a fan after he returned to Nicaragua following his shock defeatReutersRoman Gonzalez is wanting a rematch, but says he will move on if he can’t agree terms with Srisaket Sor RungvisaiGetty Images
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Speaking to Boxing Scene, Gonzalez said: “It was a very tough fight, a difficult fight, but thank God we came out well.
“I had a cut on the eyebrow and one on the head. It was a difficult fight and God knows how things are.
“I fought the entire twelve rounds bleeding and it was a difficult fight, but thank God everything went well and here we are. It was a great fight, most of the punches I threw I was able to connect, but well, that’s the sport.
“I’m going to get some rest, we have no problem if we do not get the rematch.
“I am happy to be back in my country. I was not happy with the ruling, I know it was a difficult fight but I never imagined that I would lose.”
Roman Gonzalez was knocked down in the first round, and went on to lose a majority decisionGetty ImagesRamon Gonzalez is regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, and was big favourite against Srisaket Sor RungvisaiGetty ImagesThe crowd at Madison Square Garden thought Ramon Gonzalez had done enough to secure the victoryGetty Images
It was the first defeat of a 47-fight career for the Nicaraguan super flyweight regarded by many as the world’s best boxer.
The decision was greeted by a cacophony of boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd who were convinced that Gonzalez had done more than enough to win.
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai was a 10/1 underdog to win the WBC super flyweight title in the USGetty Images
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