 González was a devastating puncher and was named to Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers, and had a career record of 81-7-1 with 71 ko's.González actually missed making it into the World Boxing Hall of Fame by one vote in 2003, of the 140 voting members.A private vote was then taken by the 10-member Executive Committee, and González was accepted by an 8-2 vote.