Roman Gonzalez

Estrada-Chocolatito Trilogy Clash To Come With WBC 115-Pound Title At Stake

The void left behind by Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will be filled by the very best fight that the junior bantamweight division—and arguably the entire sport—has to offer.

Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo Added To Estrada-Chocolatito Card

The trilogy clash between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday December 3, live worldwide on DAZN – and Eddie Hearn and Matchroom are delighted to announc...

Estrada-Chocolatito Rubber Match To Land At Desert Diamond Arena In Glendale, Arizona

Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez have a home for their anticipated rubber match. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the decade-long rivals will take their third act to the Desert Diamond Arena (formerly Gila River Arena) in Gle...

Hearn: I Would Back 'Bam' Rodriguez To Beat 'Chocolatito' And Estrada Right Now

LAS VEGAS – Eddie Hearn doesn’t think there is any active 115-pound boxer Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez couldn’t beat. That includes Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. In fact, if Rodriguez defeats Israel Gonzalez on the Canelo Alvarez-...

Chocolatito on Jesse Rodriguez: It That Fight Ever Happened - It Would Be a Great Fight

Out of respect for his opponents, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez has normally refused to look past the task at hand. But while he’s largely thrown on his blinders and focused his efforts on taking down his longtime rival, Juan Francisco Estrada, the em...

Juan Francisco Estrada-Chocolatito Gonzalez Trilogy Set For December 3; Location TBD

Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez hope the third time’s the charm to close out their epic series. The decade-long rivals are finally set for their long-awaited rubber match, which is back on the calendar for December 3 at a loca...

Juan Francisco Estrada Overcomes Tough Moments To Drop, Decision Argi Cortes

Bring on the trilogy. Juan Francisco ‘El Gallo’ Estrada ended a career-long eighteen-month layoff with the fourth defense of his lineal junior bantamweight championship, outpointing countryman Argi Cortes in a surprisingly competitive affair. Judges...

Chocolatito Open To Facing Donaire, But Says Main Priority is Estrada Trilogy

Former four division champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez is only focused on a year-end trilogy fight with Juan Francisco Estrada. Gonzalez won a twelve round unanimous decision over Estrada in 2012. They collided for a second time last year, with E...

Donaire Vows To Continue Career, Eyes Chocolatito and Ioka Fights

Nonito Donaire is targeting huge fights at super flyweight with Kazuto Ioka and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez - before moving back up to chase bantamweight greatness. 

The Timing Might Be Right for Chocolatito-Ioka

By Cliff Rold - This golden era at Jr. bantamweight got its latest chapter on Wednesday. In dominating fashion, 33-year old four-division titlist Kazuto Ioka (29-2, 15 KO) avenged a 2018 loss to now-40-year old four-division titlist Donnie Nietes (43...

Hearn Would Love To Make Chocolatito vs. Bam Rodriguez

Matchroom Boxing head Eddie Hearn would love to make a tantalizing tilt between legendary three-division champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez and upstart WBC super flyweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. 

Estrada Rumored For Rescheduled Trilogy Bout With Chocolatito, Franco Fight Remains In Play

Talks have once again surfaced of a highly anticipated rubber match between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. For the moment, it remains limited to just talk—and with several hurdles in the way of becoming a reality.

Chocolatito Honors His Coach With Trainer's Belt, Visits Amateurs

Torrance, CA - The newly crowned winner of the WBC Diamond super flyweight championship, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez (51-3, 41 KOs,) had one request in the aftermath of his unanimous decision win against Julio Cesar "Rey" Martinez, (18-2, 14 KOs).

Hearn On Chocolatito's Win: A Very Good Champion Lost To Pound-For-Pound Legend

SAN DIEGO – Eddie Hearn has now served as the lead promoter for the past four fights involving Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez and has yet to not walk away in awe of the all-time great.

Julio Cesar Martinez: I Am Feeling Good, Will Come Back Even Stronger

SAN DIEGO – The team surrounding Julio Cesar 'El Rey' Martinez doesn’t find any shame in losing to an all-time great. The WBC flyweight titlist took a chance in moving up in weight to face Nicaragua’s Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez on just six weeks’ n...