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After nine-and-a-half years away, 5X former world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez fought again in his native Nicaragua. Chocolatito (52-4, 41 KOs) scored a tenth round TKO against former world title challenger Rober “El Huracan” Barrera (27-6, 17 KOs) on Friday night at the Alexis Arguello Arena in Managua. Now campaigning at bantamweight, the 37-year-old Chocolatito landed big shots at the end of every round. Barrera went down from a body shot at the end of round eight. Chocolatito dropped Barrera again in round nine, but Barrera somehow survived the round. In round ten, the referee finally stopped the fight. Time was :51. This was future Hall of Famer Gonzalez’ first fight since December 2022.
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Since they’re both at 118 now, how cool would Chocolatito – Donaire be.
I don’t think so, because Roman is aiming to a world title at 118, and Donaire doesn’t have one. Also, he will fight Bam Rodriguez if the money is right, crazy but real, is what Roman said in an interview
Oh I don’t think it happens either, Burucho. Would love to see it though. I think Chocolatito probably gets another win (or maybe not) and one of the Japanese champions gives him a shot.
Lucie, Roman, at 37, seems a bit desperate for a big pay day, and in that interview, he was obviously sincere regarding Bam Rodriguez. Also, when asked about the weight, without hesitation, he said 115 for the titles.
Bam has said that they’re friendly, have the same co-promoter in Teiken I believe and he wouldn’t fight Gonzalez. Surely he could be persuaded and I did see footage of them sparring a few weeks ago.
But I don’t want to see them fight in an actual fight.I’d have no problem with Gonzalez – Tanaka (and I might even lean Gonzalez in that one) or against one of the secondary champions at 115, Jimenez or Pedro Guevara.
Glad to see Choco back in the win column.
at 37 choco still has it future hall of fame who will he fight next?
I was really hoping this would be Roman’s retirement fight. I don’t think he looked that good at all; much slower, softer looking, his cardio not what it used to be (still has good cardio, tho), and was barely able to stop a C-level fighter. A legend like Chocolatito should just call it a day and retire on the W.
“9 years away” yet “His last fight was in 2022” I’m confused.
They meant 9 years since he last fought in Nicaragua.
Nine and a half years away from the fight scene,,,yet last fight in 2022? Doesn’t make sense
A real champion..