“Chocolatito” could become the oldest Nicaraguan fighter in history to be world champion
Nicaragua has had great fighters and a very interesting boxing history. Boxers like Alexis Argüello, Rosendo Álvarez, Eddy Gazo or Ricardo Mayorga are always mentioned when talking about boxing in the Central American country, but there is a current name that also enters the conversation and that is Román González.
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (50-3, 41KOs) has the opportunity to set another record for his country and it could happen if he gets a win in his next fight against Juan Francisco Estrada. He would become the oldest Nicaraguan fighter to be world champion, as he will be 34 years and nine months old by the time of the fight (March 5).
If he wins, he will surpass “Búfalo” Alvarez, who at the age of 32 won his WBA flyweight belt and defended it three times until losing it on the scales before what would be his fourth defense against Beibis Mendoza. At that time he was 34 years, 8 months and 4 days old.
“Chocolatito” has an important record with which he surpassed Alexis Argüello and is the only one in his country with four world crowns. However, he wants to continue writing history and making achievements in an excellent career.
From Managua, his pro debut was way back in 2005, and he won his first 16 fights by KO, all in his hometown but one. It took 10 years and 46 fights before anyone could defeat the Central American, which came at the hands of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, twice. His next opponent is his only other conqueror.
He last featured in a fight of the year against Estrada and now we will have another opportunity to see them in the ring. A great prize for boxing and the fans.
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