Manuel Jaimes: record, next fight and profile →
Nearly six months removed from a humbling TKO loss to Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz, Rolando "Rolly" Romero is dismissive about the defeat – as well as his Saturday opponent, Manuel Jaimes.
Junior welterweight Manuel Jaimes credits his time sparring at Robert Garcia's gym in Riverside, Calif., as key to his belief that he will defeat Rolando Romero on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Toscano Boxing Promotions is facing its biggest moment yet, as Jorge Toscano, the man behind the company, prepares to watch two of his most acclaimed fighters in high-profile bouts this month.
Rolando Romero is ready to get his career back on track following recent knockout losses to Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis. Romero (15-2, 13 KOs) will get a bounce-back opportunity on Sept. 14 when he takes on Manuel Jaimes (16-1-1, 11 KOs) on a card headlined by Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Lightweight Manuel Jaimes is set to take a major step in his career as he moves up to junior welterweight for a high-stakes showdown against former titleholder Rolando Romero.
Former WBA 140lbs champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero is hoping to deliver a statement victory when he returns to action next month.
The super middleweight clash between Caleb Plant and Trevor McCumby has been added to the September 14 bill between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez bout with Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas.
Lightweight Manuel Jaimes bested former world titleholder Jonathan Romero on July 13 at Centre Plaza in Modesto, California.
Lightweights Charlie Sheehy and Manuel Jaimes might be from the same part of Northern California but they have taken different paths to their upcoming fight, which could set the trajectory for the rest of their career.