Román González (boxer)

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Román González
Statistics
Real name Román Alberto González Luna
Nickname(s) El Chocolatito
Rated at Minimumweight
Height 5 ft 2.5 in (1.59 m)
Nationality Nicaraguan
Born (1987-06-17) 17 June 1987
Managua, Nicaragua
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 37
Wins 37
Wins by KO 31
Losses 0
Draws 0
No contests 0

Román Alberto González Luna (June 17, 1987 in Managua, Nicaragua) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who is the current WBA light flyweight champion and is the former WBA minimumweight champion.

Career

Dubbed "El Chocolatito" he turned pro in the straw/light flyweight divisions in 2005. For two years he beat weak opposition all by knockout by pressuring them and hurting them with his vaunted left hook. González is managed by Silvio Conrado Jr. of Nicaragua's Prodesa,[1] and is promoted by Japan's Teiken Promotions.[2]

He challenged the WBA world minimumweight champion Yutaka Niida in Yokohama, Japan and scored a technical knockout to win the title in 58 seconds of the fourth round on September 15, 2008.

After winning the WBA title, González made his debut as flyweight on December 13, 2008 where he stopped Miguel Tellez in the 3rd of a 10-round bout. He went back to minimumweight on February 28, 2009 to defend his world crown against Francisco Rosas which he won by majority decision.

González won his second title defense on July 14, 2009 by unanimous decision over Katsunari Takayama. After vacating his minimumweight title, he won the vacant WBA Interim Light Flyweight Title against Francisco Rojas in Tokyo on October 24, 2010, and was promoted to full champion in February 2011.[3] Winning over two more Mexican boxers, Manuel Vargas[4] and Omar Salado,[5] respectively in March and July, both in Mexico, he retained the title.

In his third defense at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2011, González knocked out Omar Soto with his right straight and left uppercut at 36 seconds of the second round.[6]

On March 17, 2012 Roman faced Manuel Jimenez at Sinaloa, Mexico. He won the 10 round fight via a first round knock out.

On April 28, 2012 Roman defended his WBA World light flyweight title against Ramon Garcia Hirales at Pomona, CAL. The fight ended as the count was waived by referee Raul Caiz Jr, after Garcia was knocked down twice in the 4th round.

On May 25th, Gonzalez stopped Ronald Barrera in five rounds. The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds in Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua. However, Barrera was knocked down in the fifth (2:42). The fight was refereed by Onofre Ramirez.

On September 21st, 2013 he defeated Francisco Rodríguez Jr. by TKO on the 7th round.[7]

Professional record

37 Wins (31 Knockouts, 6 Decisions), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 37-0 Mexico Oscar Blanquet TKO 2 (10) 2013-11-10 Japan Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 36-0 Mexico Francisco Rodríguez Jr. TKO 7 (10) 2013-09-21 Nicaragua Crowne Plaza, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 35-0 Colombia Ronald Barrera TKO 5 (10) 2013-05-25 Nicaragua Polideportivo España, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 34-0 Mexico Juan Francisco Estrada UD 12 2012-11-17 United States Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 33-0 Colombia Stiven Monterrosa TKO 3 (10) 2012-10-06 Nicaragua Hotel Holiday Inn, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 32-0 Mexico Ramón García Hirales KO 4 (12) 2012-04-28 United States Fairplex, Pomona, California, USA Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 31-0 Mexico Manuel Jiménez KO 1 (10) 2012-03-17 Mexico Palenque de Gallos, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 30-0 Mexico Omar Soto KO 2 (12) 2011-10-01 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 29-0 Mexico Omar Salado TKO 7 (12) 2011-07-16 Mexico Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 28-0 Mexico Manuel Vargas UD 12 2011-03-19 Mexico Plaza San Diego, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico Retained WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27-0 Mexico Francisco Rosas KO 2 (12) 2010-10-24 Japan Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Won Interim WBA World Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26-0 Mexico Jesus Limones TKO 2 (10) 2010-09-03 Nicaragua Hotel Camino Real, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25-0 Mexico Ivan Meneses TKO 4 (12) 2010-01-30 Mexico Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico Retained WBA World Minimumweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24-0 Japan Katsunari Takayama UD 12 2009-07-14 Japan World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Retained WBA World Minimumweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23-0 Mexico Francisco Rosas MD 12 2009-02-28 Mexico Auditorio Guelaguetza, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico Retained WBA World Minimumweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22-0 Nicaragua Miguel Tellez TKO 3 (10) 2008-12-13 Nicaragua Gimansio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21-0 Japan Yutaka Niida TKO 4 (12) 2008-09-15 Japan Pacifico, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Won WBA World Minimumweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20-0 Nicaragua Abraham Irias TKO 2 (8) 2008-07-12 Nicaragua Universidad de Managua, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-0 Nicaragua Juan Francisco Centeno KO 3 (10) 2008-06-13 Nicaragua Hotel Camino Real, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-0 Mexico Javier Murillo UD 10 2008-02-29 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Murillo was knocked down seven times
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-0 Japan Hiroshi Matsumoto UD 10 2008-01-14 Japan Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-0 Panama Javier Tello KO 2 (10) 2007-12-14 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15-0 Philippines Eriberto Gejon KO 1 (10) 2007-11-03 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14-0 Nicaragua Miguel Tellez KO 3 (10) 2007-07-13 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Retained Nicaraguan Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13-0 Venezuela José Luis Varela KO 1 (10) 2007-05-12 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBA Fedelatin Minimumweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12-0 Mexico Vicente Hernandez TKO 2 (10) 2007-03-30 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBA Fedecentro Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-0 Nicaragua Elvis Romero KO 1 (8) 2007-02-16 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10-0 Nicaragua Juan Francisco Centeno TKO 7 (10) 2006-12-15 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBA Fedecentro Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9-0 Nicaragua Oscar Murillo KO 1 (10) 2006-10-06 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBA Fedecentro & Won vacant Nicaraguan Light Flyweight title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8-0 Nicaragua Francisco Meza KO 2 (8) 2006-09-01 Nicaragua Gimnasio de la UdeM, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-0 Nicaragua Francisco Meza RTD 6 (10) 2006-03-31 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-0 Nicaragua Jose Martinez KO 2 (8) 2006-03-03 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-0 Nicaragua Roberto Meza TKO 1 (8) 2006-01-20 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-0 Nicaragua Eddy Castro KO 3 (6) 2005-10-15 Nicaragua Gimansio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-0 Nicaragua David Centeno KO 1 (6) 2005-09-30 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 Nicaragua Nicolas Mercado KO 1 (4) 2005-08-19 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 Costa Rica Ramon Urbina KO 2 (4) 2005-07-01 Nicaragua Casino Pharaohs, Managua, Nicaragua Professional Debut

See also

References

  1. ↑ Prodesa (August 8, 2011). "WBA 108-pound champ Gonzalez: Nietes is viable if he wins title". prodesa.com.ni. Retrieved August 26, 2011. 
  2. ↑ "Boxeador Latino del Mes: Román González" (in Spanish). NotiFight.com. November 3, 2010. Retrieved August 26, 2011. 
  3. ↑ Gabriel F. Cordero (2011-02-04). "Reveco gives up WBA belt". Fightnews.com. Retrieved 2011-02-07. 
  4. ↑ Dennis Taylor (March 20, 2011). "Gonzalez retains 108-pound title". The Ring. Retrieved August 26, 2011. 
  5. ↑ Blake Dreisbach (July 16, 2011). "Light-Flyweight Bout: Roman Gonzalez Defeats Omar Salado by TKO in Round 7". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 26, 2011. 
  6. ↑ Michael Rosenthal (October 2, 2011). "Gonzalez stops Soto in second round". The Ring. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
  7. ↑ Nicaragüense Roman González gana al mexicano Francisco Rodríguez en boxeo(Spanish)

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Preceded by
Yutaka Niida		 WBA Minimumweight Champion
September 15, 2008 – October 8, 2010
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kwanthai Sithmorseng
Vacant
Title last held by
Juan Carlos Reveco		 WBA Light Flyweight Champion
Interim Title
October 24, 2010 – February 4, 2011 		Promoted
Preceded by
Juan Carlos Reveco
Vacated		 WBA Light Flyweight Champion
February 4, 2011 – November 30, 2012
Promoted 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kazuto Ioka
Vacant
Title last held by
Giovani Segura		 WBA Light Flyweight Champion
Super Title
November 30, 2012 – present 		Incumbent
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