By Robert Coster
WBA regular minimumweight champion Erick “Mini Pacman” Rosa is returning to ring action after one year and eight months without lacing the gloves. On August 25 Rosa (5-0, 1 KO) will be defending his title against Venezuelan challenger Orlando Pino (14-1, 8 KOs) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A victory over Pino will open the door for Rosa to face WBA super champion Thamanon Niyomthing of Thailand. Rosa is part of a very select group of boxers who became a world champion with less than five pro fights.
It’s a good idea – getting him active before the biggest fight of his life. I’m still wondering if Niyomtrong – Rosa REALLY happens.
Rosa is a novice with a paper title. He’s not a champion. Just an enabler of alphabet bandits to collect sanctioning fees. Niyomtrong is the champion. If Rosa actually faces him soon, he’s going to get badly exposed.