Julio Cesar Martinez: record, next fight and profile →
Julio Cesar ‘El Rey’ Martinez has enjoyed his share of trash talk with several past opponents and divisional rivals. That dynamic does not exist heading into what is easily the biggest fight of his career.
Chocolatito, Martinez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - The first boxer in history to win world titles in all four of the lowest weight classes, CHOCOLATITO will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend, coming up against Julio Cesar Martinez live on DAZN from Pechanga Arena, San Diego. (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez could have been offered just about any late replacement and still would have proceeded with his March 5 fight date.
By Cliff Rold - It won’t be what it was. It probably doesn’t matter how good it gets in the ring. When Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran faded from the scene in the 1980s, the depth of talent that followed them at middleweight and super middleweight was as good as anyone could ask for.
The recent split between unbeaten lightweight contender Ryan Garcia and renowned cornerman Eddy Reynoso served as a reminder that even serving as a top trainer doesn’t make you the best fit for every fighter.
Chocolatito, Martinez Workouts Photos Gallery - Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez and Julio Cesar Martinez took part in a media workout ahead of their clash at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN.
By Corey Erdman - In February of 2020, the last time I would dine indoors for a year and a half, I sat in a café in Anaheim with a fighter that looked like he might be done. Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez was two fights removed from a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, a moment many took as an opportunity to eulogize the career of the former...
Julio Cesar Martinez won’t go as far as to say his countryman, Juan Francisco Estrada deserved to lose his rematch with Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez.
PHOENIX – Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez couldn’t have more clearly illustrated his desire to take on anyone, any place at any time. The supremely talented 22-year-old southpaw became the youngest active major titlist after outclassing Carlos Cuadras to win the vacant WBC junior bantamweight title.
Julio Cesar Martinez couldn’t pass up the opportunity of a lifetime even with unfinished business at flyweight. The goal of becoming undisputed champion in the 112-pound division is momentarily on hold for Mexico City’s Martinez (18-1, 14KOs), whose next fight comes against one of the best little big men in boxing history. The reigning WBC flyweight titlist moves up in weight to face former four-division titlist Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez (50-3, 41KOs) atop the March 5 DAZN show from Pechanga Arena in San Diego.