Rolando Romero

Rolando Florencio Romero Moreno (born October 14, 1995) is an American professional boxer of cuban descent. who has held the WBA interim lightweight title since 2020.

Rolando Romero
Statistics
Real nameRolando Florencio Romero Moreno
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1995-10-14) October 14, 1995
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights13
Wins13
Wins by KO11
Losses0

Professional career

Debut

Romero made his professional debut on December 2, 2016, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) victory against David Courtney at the Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Sunrise Manor, Nevada.[2]

Romero vs. Marinez

After compiling a record of 11–0 (10 KOs) Romero faced undefeated Dominican Jackson Marinez for the vacant WBA interim lightweight title on August 15, 2020, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. In what was viewed as a controversial decision, Romero captured the vacant WBA interim title via twelve-round unanimous decision (UD) with the judges' scorecards reading 118–110, 116–112, and 115–113. This decision was considered very controversial, with many feeling Marinez deserved the win.[3][4][5]

Romero vs. Pauldo cancellation

Romero was scheduled to take on 14–1, 1NC, (7KOs) 26 year-old Justin Pauldo but Pauldo came in 5Ibs over the contracted weight. Romero's team would then change the weight to 140Ibs but Pauldo failed a pre fight physical with the commission having to cancel it. Romero would then fight Avery Sparrow as a last minute opponent. However, Avery Sparrow had five weeks of training prior to this fight.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
13 fights 13 wins 0 losses
By knockout 11 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
13 Win 13–0 Avery Sparrow TKO 7 (12), 0:43 Jan 23, 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jackson Marinez UD 12 Aug 15, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant WBA interim lightweight title
11 Win 11–0 Arturs Ahmetovs TKO 2 (8), 1:22 Feb 22, 2020 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Juan Carlos Cordones KO 1 (6), 2:14 Nov 1, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Andres Figueroa KO 4 (6), 1:27 Apr 20, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Nicolas Atilio Velazquez KO 1 (6), 1:02 Mar 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Rondale Hubbert TKO 2 (6), 0:45 Dec 7, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Dieumerci Nzau KO 1 (6), 1:17 Oct 27, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Javier Martinez UD 6 Aug 3, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Alex Silva TKO 1 (4), 2:48 Jan 27, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Johnny Estrada KO 2 (4), 2:02 Oct 21, 2017 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Adrian Levya TKO 4 (4), 0:23 May 20, 2017 Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 David Courtney TKO 1 (4), 1:11 Dec 2, 2016 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.

References
  1. "Boxing record for Rolando Romero". BoxRec.
  2. "BoxRec: Rolando Romero vs. David Courtney". BoxRec. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  3. Idec, Keith (August 15, 2020). "Rolando Romero Controversially Decisions Jackson Marinez For WBA Interim-Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. Gordan, Sam (August 15, 2020). "Rolando Romero, David Benavidez score wins in PBC card on Showtime | Las Vegas Review-Journal". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. Christ, Scott (August 16, 2020). "WBA to consider Rolando Romero vs Jackson Marinez rematch". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ismael Barroso		 WBA lightweight champion
Interim title
August 15, 2015 – present		 Incumbent


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