Roman Gonzalez: record, next fight and profile →
The five-time world champion in four divisions, Roman 'Chocolaito' Gonzalez is promising to put all of his skills on display when he faces Juan Francisco Estrada in a rematch on March 13 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.
The rematch between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez took just over eight years to sign. Their first meeting took place in 2012, at junior flyweight, with Gonzalez winning a twelve round unanimous decision. For that fight, Estrada dropped down to 108-pounds, his only bout at the weight, and says the weight limit drained him a bit.
The most anticipated fight of the 1st quarter now has a home and a strong undercard in tow. The long-awaited rematch between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez will headline a loaded March 13 fight card to take place at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The venue was confirmed on Friday by Matchroom Boxing, who also announced two fights added to the card which will air live on DAZN.
One of the most anticipated fights on the 2021 1st quarter schedule remains very much intact. Rumors have swirled of potential issues surrounding the 115-pound unification clash between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. Their rematch was previously announced to take place March 13 at a location to be determined, although recent reports suggested the fight was in jeopardy and that a deal had never been reached.
Nicaraguan star Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, who holds the WBA's super flyweight championship, is training diligently for the rematch against WBC super flyweight champion Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada of Mexico. Gonzalez is preparing at the Roger Deshon gym in Managua, Nicaragua. The workouts involve long daily runs and nibbling at a nutritious balanced diet.
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Consider the developing scenario in the 115-pound division as one organization’s continued attempt to prove they are different from the rest. Promoter Eddie Hearn pleased the sport’s hardcore fan base with a dream rematch finalized between lineal junior bantamweight champion and WBC titlist Juan Francisco Estrada and WBA 115-pound title claimant Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. The bout—which comes more than eight years after their November 2012 war —will take place March 13, 2021 at a location to be determined but with the full support of the WBC.
SAN ANTONIO – The much-anticipated rematch between Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada has a date. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced during DAZN’s stream of the Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith card at Alamodome that Gonzalez and Estrada will meet for the second time March 13. The venue has not been chosen, but Hearn wants to bring their 115-pound championship bout to a site where fans can attend.
WBC super flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada is on a mission for revenge. Estrada has three defeats on his record. He avenged his defeats to Juan Carlos Sanchez and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai - and now there is only one piece of unfinished business remaining on the table.
Rather than choose retirement, Gonzalez took time off to reflect, regrouped, and again won a world title belt at 115 pounds. Few people would have envisioned Gonzalez winning a world title again, especially in a talented junior bantamweight division, which includes Juan Francisco Estrada.