Roman Gonzalez Says He Was Misinformed on Next Fight
Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez was excited on Monday, when he spoke to representatives of the media at the Roger Deshon Gym in the San Judas
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Roman Gonzalez Training, Waiting For Word on Segura
Sweet hitting thrice world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (43-0, 37KOs) from Nicaragua, plans to stay in the thick of the mix by fighting in September. After World Boxing Council flyweight champion Gonzalez defeated Mexican veteran Edgar Sosa by TKO in two rounds last May 16th on a card starring Gennady Golovkin and broadcasted by HBO, it has been mooted that in September he could be defending his crown facing another former Mexican world Champion, Giovani Segura (32-4-1, 28KOs).
Segura: I Will Stop Roman Gonzalez in Six Rounds!
Former champion Giovani "Gio" Segura (32-4-1, 28KOs) of Mexico is very confident of being able to upset the odds by knocking out heavily favored World Boxing Council flyweight champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez (43-0, 37KOs) of Nicaragua. The fight is being discussed for August or September. Last weekend, "Chocolatito" made ​​quick work in his demolition on veteran former champion Edgar Sosa in two rounds at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Segura was last seen losing to champion Juan Carlos Estrada, but says he came
Photos: Giovani Segura Bombs Out Jonathan Gonzalez
Former two-division world champion Giovani Segura resurrected his career with a fourth-round knockout of previously unbeaten Jonathan 'Bomba' Gonzalez on the road Saturday evening in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Disaster soon struck for the 22-year old Puerto Rican, whose chin would get a workout in round two. Segura was relentless in his pursuit of the local prospect, flooring him twice in the round but unable to put him away. The moment Gonzalez conceded real estate in the fourth, the fight was over. Segura put the local prospect down for the third time in the fight, this time for good as Gonzalez never made it back to his feet. The official time was 2:25 of round four. The win puts Segura's record at 30-3-1 (26KO), Gonzalez loses for the first time in his young career. His record now falls to 13-1 (11KO).
Gio Segura Bombs Away 'Bomba' Gonzalez In Four
Emmanuel De Jesus remained unbeaten after breezing through his preliminary bout with Orlando Falcon. The 20-year old super welterweight prospect wasted no time in making his presence felt, overwhelming Falcon (2-4-2, 1KO) before stopping him in round two. De Jesus improves to 7-0 (5KO) as he approaches one full year in the pro ranks
Photos/Weights: Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Giovani Segura
CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO- Jonathan “Bomba” González and former champion Giovani Segura are ready for war on Saturday night at the International Ballroom at the El San Juan Resort and Casino in Isla Verde, Carolina. A presentation by PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and Top Rank. Bomba González (13-0, 11 KOs) and Segura (29-3-1, 25 KOs) both came in at 112-pounds. Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo (22-3, 15 KOs) weighed 128-pounds, while Miguel Tamayo (14-6-2, 12 KOs) was 125-pounds. 2008 Olympic gold medal winner Félix Díaz (13-0, 7 KOs) was 147-pounds, while Edgar Llanes (12-4, 7 KOs) was 146.
Photos: Gonzalez, Segura Go Face To Face at Final Presser
Flyweight contender Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez went face to face with former two-division champ Giovani Segura (29-3-1, 25KOs) at their final press conference. The bout takes place on August 17 at the El San Juan Resort and Casino in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. Gonzalez (13-0, 11KO) goes against the most experienced opponent of his entire career. The WBO's interim-flyweight championship will be on the line. Segura feels that his experience will overcome Gonzalez.
Video: Giovani Segura Training at Ivan Calderon's Gym
PUERTO RICO- Former two time world champion Giovani Segura started training in Puerto Rico, as he prepares for a war this Saturday, August 17, against the undefeated Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez which headlines the show “Noche de Campeones DIRECTV” to be held at the International Ballroom of El San Juan Resort and Casino in Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico, in a PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) presentation, in association with Top Rank to be broadcast on DIRECTV. Segura (29-3-1, 25 KOs) will face Bomba Gonzalez (13-0, 11 KOs) for the WBO Latino flyweight title in a bout scheduled to 10 rounds. Earlier today, Segura was training at the Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, where Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon was the Administrator. Segura has two wins over Calderon, a former titlist in 105 and 108 pounds.
Photos: Segura, Calderon Reunion at Guaynabo Workout
PUERTO RICO- Former two time world champion Giovani Segura started training in Puerto Rico, as he prepares for a war this Saturday, August 17, against the undefeated Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez which headlines the show “Noche de Campeones DIRECTV” to be held at the International Ballroom of El San Juan Resort and Casino in Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico, in a PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) presentation, in association with Top Rank to be broadcast on DIRECTV. Segura (29-3-1, 25 KOs) will face Bomba Gonzalez (13-0, 11 KOs) for the WBO Latino flyweight title in a bout scheduled to 10 rounds. Earlier today, Segura was training at the Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, where Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon was the Administrator. Segura has two wins over Calderon, a former titlist in 105 and 108 pounds.
Photos: Segura Hits Puerto Rico For Gonzalez Clash
CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO- Former two time world champion Giovani Segura arrived tonight in Puerto Rico, where this Saturday, August 17, he will fight against the undefeated Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez, headlining the show “Noche de Campeones DIRECTV” at the International Ballroom of El San Juan Resort and Casino in Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico, in a PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) presentation, in association with Top Rank to be broadcast on DIRECTV.