Román González (boxer)

Román González
González in 2014
Born	Román Alberto González Luna (1987-06-17) June 17, 1987 Managua, Nicaragua
Nationality	Nicaraguan
Other names	Chocolatito
Statistics
Weight(s)	Minimumweight Light flyweight Flyweight Super flyweight
Height	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach	64 in (163 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	48
Wins	46
Wins by KO	38
Losses	2

Román Alberto González Luna (born June 17, 1987), best known by his nickname "Chocolatito", is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He is the first boxer from Nicaragua to win world titles in four weight classes, having surpassed his mentor, idol, and former three-weight world champion, the late Alexis Argüello. González is also the first boxer in history to win world titles in all four of the lowest weight classes: minimumweight, light flyweight, flyweight, and super flyweight.

He held the WBA minimumweight title from 2008 to 2010; the WBA light flyweight title from 2011 to 2013; the WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal flyweight titles from 2014 to 2016; and the WBC super flyweight title from 2016 to 2017. From September 2015 to March 2017, he was also ranked by The Ring as the world's best active boxer, pound for pound. He is known particularly for his aggressive pressure fighting style.

Amateur career

González was reportedly undefeated as an amateur, amassing an 88-0 record in official amateur bouts. The highlight of his amateur career was winning the light flyweight gold medal at the 2004 Central American Championships.

Professional career

Light flyweight

Dubbed "Chocolatito", an 18 year old González turned professional as a light flyweight in 2005. In his debut, he fought at the Pharaohs Casino in Managua, Nicaragua against 23 year old Ramon Urbina (0-1, 0 KOs) in a scheduled 4 round fight. González won via knockout in round 2. In his 9th professional fight, González fought Oscar Murillo (11-10, 8 KOs) for the vacant Nicaraguan and WBA Fedecentro light flyweight titles. González won via a 1st-round knockout. In his next fight, González would also win the WBA Fedelatin minimumweight title against José Luis Varela, after which he returned to light flyweight. González won his first 16 fights all by way of knockout, before meeting Hiroshi Matsumoto (17-7-4, 8 KOs) at the Bunka Gym in Yokohama on January 14, 2008. The fight went the full 10 rounds as González picked up the win via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90 98-92) in his first fight outside his native Nicaragua.

Minimumweight

González vs. Niida

On September 15, 2008, González fought the WBA world minimumweight champion Yutaka Niida (23-1-3, 9 KOs) in Yokohama, Japan in what was only his second fight in the minimumweight division. González scored a technical knockout with 58 seconds left in the fourth round to win the title. He was ahead 30-27 on all the scorecards at the time of stoppage.

After winning the WBA title, González made his debut at flyweight on December 13, 2008, stopping Miguel Tellez (18-11, 6 KOs) in the third round.

Subsequent defenses

He went back to minimumweight on February 28, 2009 to defend his world crown against Francisco Rosas (20-5-2, 12 KOs) which he won by majority decision (116-112, 115-113 & 114-114). This was González's first time fighting in Mexico.

In July 2009, González defended his belt at the World Memorial Hall in Japan against Katsunari Takayama (23-3, 9 KOs). After 12 rounds, the three judges all scored it 118-110 for González. In January 2010, González exposed title against Ivan Meneses (14-5-1, 8 KOs). Meneses was knocked down in the third round, before the fight was stopped in the next round.

Return to light flyweight

González vacated his minimumweight title after 3 successful defenses, moving back to light flyweight. On his first fight in his new weight class, he defeated Jesus Limones (10-1-1, 4 KOs) via 2nd-round TKO on September 2010.

González vs. Rosas II

A 23 year old González won the vacant WBA interim light flyweight title against Francisco Rosas (21-7-2, 12 KOs) in Tokyo on October 24, 2010. This was the second time they fought, having previously fought in the minimumweight division. González won by KO in the second round. Rosas was knocked down three times in this fight. After his first fight against Francisco Rosas, González said that he fought while being ill with severe stomach disorders, and that was the reason why he looked so sluggish and tired. González was promoted to full champion in February 2011 after Juan Carlos Reveco resigned as light flyweight champion to pursue a flyweight title.

On February 22, 2011 it was announced that González would make his first defence against former champion Manuel Vargas (30-7-1, 15 KOs) on March 19 in Mexico. González was victorious over Vargas via unanimous decision (119-109, 116-112, 116-112) It was announced that González would return to fight in Mexico in July. In June, it was announced that González would fight 31 year old Omar Salado (22-3-2, 13 KOs) on July 9. González dropped Salado en route to a stoppage win in round 7.

González vs. Soto

González's third defense took place at the Marquee Ballroom in MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2011. In his first fight in the United States, González knocked out Omar Soto (22-7-2, 15 KOs) with a straight right and left uppercut combination 36 seconds into the 2nd round. The title was only on the line for González, as Soto weighed in considerably above the weight limit, at 111 lbs.

On March 17, 2012 González faced Manuel Jimenez (11-2-1, 5 KOs) at Sinaloa, Mexico, defeating Jimenez via 1st-round KO. This was a non-title fight. The original opponent to fight González was former IBF champion Ramon Garcia Hirales (16-3-1, 9 KOs), who initially replaced his twin brother Raúl García.

González vs. Garcia, Estrada

On April 28, 2012 González defended his WBA light flyweight title against Ramon Garcia Hirales at the Fairplex in Pinomona, California. The fight ended as the count was waived by referee Raul Caiz Jr, after Garcia was knocked down twice in the 4th round. González was ahead 30-27 on all scorecards at the time of stoppage.

González briefly moved up to Flyweight on October 6, 2012 and fought undefeated 23 year old Stiven Monterrosa (9-0-2, 8 KOs) at the Hotel Holiday Inn in Managua, Nicaragua. Monterrosa was knocked down in rounds 1 and 2. The stoppage seemed questionable as the referee waved the fight off as González was finishing off his combination and landed a punch which didn't appear to hurt Monterrosa. Monterrosa questioned the officials as to why the fight was stopped.

On October 27, 2012 it was announced that González would fight 22 year old flyweight prospect Juan Francisco Estrada (26-1, 20 KOs) at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on November 17. In an entertaining bout, González retained his title via unanimous decision. This was the second time González fought in California and the third time in the United States. The judges scored it (118-110, 116-112, 116-112) all in favour of González.

On May 25, 2013 González fought Colombian Ronald Barrera (30-11-2, 18 KOs) in a non-title bout at super flyweight at the Polideportivo España, Managua, Nicaragua. Gonalez won the fight via 5th round stoppage. Referee Onofre Ramirez stopped the fight after Barrera was knocked down 2 minutes 42 seconds into the round. The fight was originally scheduled for 113 pounds, but both boxers weight 116 pounds. This led many to question if González would be able to cut back down to 108 pounds.

Flyweight

After 5 successful title defenses at light flyweight, vacated his title to move up to flyweight. On September 21, 2013 he defeated Francisco Rodríguez, Jr. by TKO in the 7th round. He then defeated Oscar Blanquet, Juan Kantun and Philippine Juan Purisima, all by TKO. With this string of fights, González took his professional record to 39-0, with 33 wins coming by way of knockout.

González vs. Yaegashi

On June 23, 2014 it was finally confirmed that González would challenge the WBC, The Ring and lineal flyweight champion Akira Yaegashi (20-3, 10 KOs) on September 5, 2014 at the Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. González won the fight via ninth-round TKO to win the WBC, The Ring and lineal flyweight titles, becoming a boxing triple champion. Yaegashi was knocked down in rounds 3 and 9. Referee Michael Griffin stopped the fight after a final uppercut to Yaegashi. At the time of stoppage the three judges had the fight (80-71 & 79-72 twice) in favour of González.

González vs. Fuentes, Sosa

On October 19, 2014 Teiken Boxing Gym announced that González would make a defence of his titles against Rocky Fuentes (35-7-2, 20 KOs) on November 22 at the International Swimming Pool in Yokohama, Japan. The fight was being discussed for over a month. González retained the titles against Fuentes via sixth-round TKO. González fought Valentin Leon in a non-title bout on February 28, 2015, winning via a 3rd-round TKO.

On March 24, 2015 it was announced that González would be making his HBO debut against Mexican boxer Édgar Sosa (51-8, 30 KOs) at The Forum in Inglewood, California on HBO World Championship Boxing on the Golovkin vs. Monroe undercard on May 16. González defeated Sosa via a 2nd-round TKO. Sosa was down 3 times in round 2. Sosa made no effort to try to get up after the third knockdown. González earned a career high $200,000 against Sosa. After defeating Sosa, González called for a rematch against Estrada.

González vs. Viloria

It was announced that González would defend his world titles against 34 year old former unified flyweight champion Brian Viloria (36-4, 22 KOs) at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 17, 2015 on the undercard of the middleweight unification bout between Gennady Golovkin and David Lemieux. González defeated Viloria via a 9th-round TKO to retain his World titles. Viloria was knocked down in the 3rd round with a short right-hand from González. In round 9, González landed a wide-open right hand that snapped Viloria's head to the side. With Viloria having taken a beating, referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stepped in and stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 52 seconds. According to CompuBox, González landed 335 of 805 punches (42 percent), and Viloria was limited to landing only 186 of 594 (31 percent). González was ahead on all 3 judges scorecards (78-73 twice, 79-72) before the knockdown. With the win, González moved to 14-0 in world title bouts. González earned a $250,000 purse.

González vs. Arroyo

On February 13, 2016 it was announced that González would defend his titles against McWilliams Arroyo (16-2, 14 KOs) on April 23, 2016 at The Forum in Inglewood, California on a co-feature of World Middleweight title bout between Gennady Golovkin and Dominic Wade. This was the third consecutive time González co-featured on a Golovkin card. González won via unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 119-109) ending his ten-fight stoppage streak. Dan Rafael from ESPN scored the fight a shutout (120-108) for González. On fight night, González weighed in at 126 pounds and said he could make one more defence before moving up to super flyweight, "My conditioning was fantastic. Training in Costa Rica made all the difference [...] I think maybe one more fight at 112 and then I move up to 115. I want to fight the best possible opponent."

González landed 360 of 1,132 (32%) total punches while Arroyo landed 193 of 711 (27%) of his total punches. González earned a then career high $300,000 purse for this fight. According to the Nielsen ratings, the fight averaged 1.001 million viewers and peaked at 1.14 million.

Super flyweight

González vs. Cuadras

K2 Promotions announced on July 14 that González will move up to super flyweight to challenge Carlos Cuadras (35-0-1, 27 KOs) for his WBC title. The bout took place on September 10, 2016 at The Forum in Inglewood. The fight was part of a HBO split-site telecast on which K2 stablemate and unified middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin defeated welterweight titlist Kell Brook at the O2 Arena in London. That night, HBO had live coverage of Cuadras-González along with a replay of Golovkin-Brook.

In a close fight, González defeated Cuadras via 12 round unanimous decision to become the WBC super flyweight champion. This was the first time González headlined a card and drew a crowd of 6,714, which was considered a success. The three judges scored the bout 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113, all in favour of González. Combined, both fighters threw over 1,000 punches, with González getting the better of Cuadras. González was guaranteed a $400,000 purse for the fight, his highest ever. The fight averaged 843,000 viewers on HBO. After the win, González made history by becoming the first fighter in the history of Nicaragua to capture four titles in four weight divisions, something his mentor Alexis Argüello failed to do twice during his career.

After 4 successful flyweight title defenses, González vacated his WBC Flyweight title. He would be keeping the WBC super flyweight title and continue fighting in the 115 lbs division.

Death of Arnulfo Obando

On November 8, 2016 González's long time trainer Arnulfo Obando was hospitalized after suffering a stroke earlier that week. It was said that he was in serious condition. Upon arriving at the hospital, he was declared brain dead. On November 11, the WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed in a statement that Obando had died at the age of 53. It was also said that González would take a break from boxing. On January 24, 2017 González started the training camp for his upcoming fight and announced that his father, Luis González would be his head trainer.

González vs. Sor Rungvisai

Main article: Gennady Golovkin vs. Daniel Jacobs

In December 2016, at the 54th WBC Convention, president Mauricio Sulaiman announced that a rematch would take place between González and Cuadras for the WBC title in March 2017. The winner of the rematch will need to fight WBC #2 mandatory and WBC silver champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (41-4-1, 38 KOs). González stated he hadn't agreed to a rematch or signed any contracts for a rematch to take place as he was not obligated to do so. González also spoke about the purse offered to him for a rematch, "The HBO people are offering me very low money, so I can not accept that fight. I've been struggling to get a good purse, because we are the world's number one pound for pound." It was reported that González was looking for a purse of around $1 million.

On January 5, González's manager Carlos Blandon said that an opponent would be announced in ten days. A day later, due to González not being obliged to give Cuadras a rematch, Sulaimán stated that Sor Rungvisai will get a chance to fight González next. The fight was officially announced on January 7 and served as the co-feature for Gennady Golovkin vs. Daniel Jacobs at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2017. Coming into the fight Rungvisai had only one loss since 2010, which came to Cuadras in 2014 via technical decision.

On fight night, González was knocked down in round 1 by a body shot and went on to lose his first professional fight as well as the WBC super flyweight title via majority decision. Waleska Roldan scored the fight 113-113 even, whilst Glenn Feldman and Julie Lederman both scored it 114-112 in favor of Sor Rungvisai. ESPN scored the bout wide 117-109 in favor of González. Many boos were heard around the arena filled with 19,939 following the announcement of the decision. In round 3, González suffered a cut over his right eye, via an accidental clash of heads. The cut was treated by his corner throughout the fight, but blood still flowed on the side of his face. Sor Rungvisai lost a point in round 6 due to another clash of heads. After the fight, González stated "I thought I won the fight. I want an immediate rematch. I want to get my title back." Compubox stats showed González landed 441 of his 1,013 thrown (44%), while Sor Rungvisai landed 284 of 940 (30%). González out-landed Sor Rungvisai in 10 rounds out of 12. He also set a super flyweight record for power shots landed with 372. González earned a career high purse $500,000 whilst Rungvisai earned $75,000.

González vs. Sor Rungvisai II

See also: Superfly (boxing)

K2 director Tom Loeffler stated on March 31 that González would seek a rematch with Sor Rungvisai. On April 4, 2017 the WBC ordered a direct rematch to take place between González and Sor Rungvisai. The winner of the first fight was due to fight mandatory challenger Carlos Cuadras. However, due to the direct rematch, the WBC ordered Cuadras to fight the next available contender, former unified flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada for the WBC interim title. The winner of both fights would then proceed to fight each other. WBC rationalized this with the following statement,

“Rules regarding accidental head butts were not used, but most importantly, considering the public demand to witness once again a great match between these two great fighters, the WBC has granted the request.”

Loeffler confirmed a date in the fall of 2017 would be considered and a venue will be discussed with representatives of Rungvisai. On June 6, Loeffler said the rematch would take place on September 9 on HBO at a location in California. It was said the Japanese super flyweight Naoya Inoue would be in line to make his American TV debut on the same card. On June 7, González travelled to Japan to negotiate a deal with Teiken Promotions for the fight. One of the main reasons for discussing the contract, was his purse. It was revealed by Mexican promoter Osvaldo Küchle, that Cuadras and Estrada would fight on the undercard for the WBC interim title. On July 6, Tom Loeffler announced the fight would take place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. The event also features WBO champion Naoya Inoue and is considered historic as one of the biggest cards of all time in the smaller weight classes. It was confirmed the fight would be shown live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

At the 7-day weigh in on September 3, González weighed 119.8 lbs and Rungvisai weighed in at 119 lbs. Per WBC rules, both boxers were required to weigh no more than 121 lbs. At the official weigh-in one day before the fight, González tipped the scales at 114.8 lbs, while Sor Rungvisai weighed 115 lbs. González would be paid a career high $600,000 purse, while Sor Rungvisai will make $170,000.

On fight night, in front of a pro-González sell-out crowd of 7,418, González suffered his second consecutive career defeat and failed to regain the WBC title, after being knocked out by Sor Rungvisai in the fourth round of their rematch. The opening round started with both fighters throwing heavy shots. Sor Rungvisai began to work the body straight away. In round 4, González was knocked down hard from a left to the head. González beat the count getting up at 7, but on unsteady legs. Rungvisai then finished the badly hurt González with a right to the head that put him down flat on his back. Referee Tom Taylor didn't bother with a count, waiving the fight off at 1:18 of the round. González was taken to the hospital after the fight for precaution. Like the first fight, an accidental headbutt occurred in round 1, when González complained and the crowd booed, the referee warned Rungvisai. The fight averaged an audience of 796,000 viewers on HBO and peaked at 835,000 viewers.

After the fight, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai stated that he had prepared for four months in order to knock González out, "I trained very hard for four months. I fought for Thailand, and this is what I dedicate this fight to, Thailand. For the first fight I only trained for two months. I knew I was going to knock him out." González was humble in defeat, "We were both trading punches, but his were harder, and they landed harder. I was very hurt the second time when I was knocked down, but I think I'll be OK." Promoter Tom Loeffler also spoke to HBO in regards to González's future, "I don't think he's done. When you fight a guy like Srisaket, he took the opportunity of winning the lottery. He beat the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and beat him in New York, and then he beat him more convincingly the second time. Now he has to be considered one of the best in the world. You saw Roman really packed the house, and Srisaket came into a hostile environment and proved he is a true champion. He has tremendous punching power." CompuBox stats showed that Rungvisai landed 80 of his 291 punches thrown (27%) and González landed 58 of 212 (27%). All 80 of Rungvisai's landed punches were power shots. González stated that he wouldn't return to the flyweight division, as he was unable to reach the 112 lbs limit and that he was interested in competing for a fifth world title, but he was also considering retirement.

Inactivity

Weeks after the fight, González stated that he was planning to continue his career. Teiken Promotions was said to be looking to arrange a fight against WBA champion Kal Yafai. Yafai replied to reports that González wanted to fight him by replying, "Happy days, I’ve wanted González for a long time," although he would have to get past his mandatory fight first. González spoke out regarding challenging Yafai after being ranked # 2 by the WBA, "It is a blessing to know that the WBA has placed me at number 2 in the rankings. I am grateful to [WBA President] Gilberto Mendoza for this opportunity." González didn't rule out fighting WBO champion Naoya Inoue, stating his next fight could be as soon as February. González wished to take up an interim fight, before challenging for a world title. He said, "I am never going to [enter the Yafai] fight in bad condition. I take good care of myself, that's why I think I need a preparation fight." After being trained by Japanese coach Sendai Tanaka in his last fight, González made his intentions clear that he wanted to work with Félix Trinidad's father and ex trainer Don Felix. Fellow countryman and former two-weight world champion Rosendo Álvarez advised González to return to flyweight, stating it would be too much for him to remain at super flyweight and even more dangerous to move up to bantamweight. According to Tom Loeffler on November 22, it was believed that González would make his ring return around April or May 2018, possibly on the undercard of a Gennady Golvokin fight. Loeffler also stated that González would not be part of the planned SuperFly 2 card.

On January 11, 2018 González hired Gustavo Herrera as his head trainer, from Managua, Nicaragua at the Roger Deshon gym. and stated his intention to remain at super flyweight. On April 8, veteran Mexican boxer Pedro Guevara (30-3-1, 17 KOs) was being lined up to be González's next opponent, likely for Golovkin's undercard on May 5, 2018. Terms had been agreed for a 10 round super flyweight fight between both parties, however the fight had not been announced until the date and venue was confirmed. After Golovkin vs. Martirosyan was announced for May 5 at the StubHub Center in Carson, promoter Loeffler confirmed that González would appear on the undercard. On April 24, González released a statement saying he would not fight on May 5 after an opponent was not officially confirmed. He went on to state that he would likely return in June 2018 in Nicaragua, where he last fought in 2015. According to González's manager, Carlos Blandon, Gonzalez was unable to get a VISA. Three scheduled appointments in the space on 30 days had been cancelled. Blandon stated they were still waiting on the VISA issue as González wanted a camp outside of Nicaragua. He also stated González would likely return in September 2018. On May 30, 2018 it was reported the California State Athletic Commission required González to pass new neurological examinations before the ban would be lifted. González initially passed the exams after his knockout loss to Rungvisai in September 2017. The reason for the additional tests would be for precautionary measure.

González vs. Fuentes

According to ElNuevoDiario on July 13, 2018 Gonzalez was looking for an opponent for the undercard of the Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin rematch on September 15 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. At the time, the two likely opponents were Pedro Guevara and former world minimumweight champion Moises Fuentes (25-5-1, 14 KOs).

Professional boxing record

48 fights	46 wins	2 losses
By knockout	38	1
By decision	8	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
49	—	—	Moises Fuentes	—	– (10)	Sep 15, 2018	T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
48	Loss	46–2	Srisaket Sor Rungvisai	KO	4 (12), 1:18	Sep 9, 2017	StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.	For WBC super flyweight title
47	Loss	46–1	Srisaket Sor Rungvisai	MD	12	Mar 18, 2017	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost WBC super flyweight title
46	Win	46–0	Carlos Cuadras	UD	12	Sep 10, 2016	The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.	Won WBC super flyweight title
45	Win	45–0	McWilliams Arroyo	UD	12	Apr 23, 2016	The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.	Retained WBC, The Ring, and lineal flyweight titles
44	Win	44–0	Brian Viloria	TKO	9 (12), 2:53	Oct 17, 2015	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBC, The Ring, and lineal flyweight titles
43	Win	43–0	Édgar Sosa	TKO	2 (12), 2:37	May 16, 2015	The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.	Retained WBC, The Ring, and lineal flyweight titles
42	Win	42–0	Valentin Leon	TKO	3 (10), 2:27	Feb 28, 2015	Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
41	Win	41–0	Rocky Fuentes	TKO	6 (12), 2:11	Nov 22, 2014	International Swimming Pool, Yokohama, Japan	Retained WBC, The Ring, and lineal flyweight titles
40	Win	40–0	Akira Yaegashi	TKO	9 (12), 2:24	Sep 5, 2014	Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan	Won WBC, The Ring, and lineal flyweight titles
39	Win	39–0	Juan Purisima	TKO	3 (8), 1:20	Apr 6, 2014	Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
38	Win	38–0	Juan Kantun	TKO	6 (10), 1:01	Feb 15, 2014	Palenque de la Feria Mesoamericana, Tapachula, Mexico
37	Win	37–0	Oscar Blanquet	TKO	2 (10), 0:27	Nov 10, 2013	Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
36	Win	36–0	Francisco Rodríguez Jr.	TKO	7 (10), 1:10	Sep 21, 2013	Crowne Plaza, Managua, Nicaragua
35	Win	35–0	Ronald Barrera	TKO	5 (10), 2:42	May 25, 2013	Polideportivo España, Managua, Nicaragua
34	Win	34–0	Juan Francisco Estrada	UD	12	Nov 17, 2012	Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Retained WBA light flyweight title
33	Win	33–0	Stiven Monterrosa	TKO	3 (10), 2:27	Oct 6, 2012	Holiday Inn, Managua, Nicaragua
32	Win	32–0	Ramón García Hirales	KO	4 (12), 2:09	Apr 28, 2012	Fairplex, Pomona, California, U.S.	Retained WBA light flyweight title
31	Win	31–0	Manuel Jiménez	KO	1 (10), 2:58	Mar 17, 2012	Palenque de Gallos, Culiacán, Mexico
30	Win	30–0	Omar Soto	KO	2 (12), 0:36	Oct 1, 2011	MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBA light flyweight title
29	Win	29–0	Omar Salado	TKO	7 (12), 0:48	Jul 16, 2011	Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico	Retained WBA light flyweight title
28	Win	28–0	Manuel Vargas	UD	12	Mar 19, 2011	Plaza San Diego, Cholula, Mexico	Retained WBA light flyweight title
27	Win	27–0	Francisco Rosas	KO	2 (12), 1:38	Oct 24, 2010	Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan	Won vacant WBA interim light flyweight title
26	Win	26–0	Jesus Limones	TKO	2 (10), 0:25	Sep 3, 2010	Hotel Camino Real, Managua, Nicaragua
25	Win	25–0	Ivan Meneses	TKO	4 (12), 3:02	Jan 30, 2010	Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla City, Mexico	Retained WBA minimumweight title
24	Win	24–0	Katsunari Takayama	UD	12	Jul 14, 2009	World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan	Retained WBA minimumweight title
23	Win	23–0	Francisco Rosas	MD	12	Feb 28, 2009	Auditorio Guelaguetza, Oaxaca City, Mexico	Retained WBA minimumweight title
22	Win	22–0	Miguel Tellez	TKO	3 (10), 0:10	Dec 13, 2008	Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
21	Win	21–0	Yutaka Niida	TKO	4 (12), 1:59	Sep 15, 2008	Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan	Won WBA minimumweight title
20	Win	20–0	Abraham Irias	TKO	2 (8), 1:02	Jul 12, 2008	Universidad, Managua, Nicaragua
19	Win	19–0	Juan Francisco Centeno	KO	3 (10)	Jun 13, 2008	Hotel Camino Real, Managua, Nicaragua
18	Win	18–0	Javier Murillo	UD	10	Feb 29, 2008	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
17	Win	17–0	Hiroshi Matsumoto	UD	10	Jan 14, 2008	Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan
16	Win	16–0	Javier Tello	KO	2 (10), 1:48	Dec 14, 2007	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
15	Win	15–0	Eriberto Gejon	KO	1 (10), 1:09	Nov 3, 2007	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
14	Win	14–0	Miguel Tellez	KO	3 (10)	Jul 13, 2007	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Retained Nicaraguan light flyweight title
13	Win	13–0	José Luis Varela	KO	1 (10), 2:28	May 12, 2007	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin minimumweight title
12	Win	12–0	Vicente Hernandez	TKO	2 (10)	Mar 30, 2007	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Retained WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
11	Win	11–0	Elvis Romero	KO	1 (8)	Feb 16, 2007	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
10	Win	10–0	Juan Francisco Centeno	TKO	7 (10)	Dec 15, 2006	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Retained WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
9	Win	9–0	Oscar Murillo	KO	1 (10)	Oct 6, 2006	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Won vacant WBA Fedecentro and Nicaraguan light flyweight titles
8	Win	8–0	Francisco Meza	KO	2 (8)	Sep 1, 2006	Gimnasio de la Universidad, Managua, Nicaragua
7	Win	7–0	Francisco Meza	RTD	6 (10), 0:10	Mar 31, 2006	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
6	Win	6–0	Jose Martinez	KO	2 (8)	Mar 3, 2006	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
5	Win	5–0	Roberto Meza	TKO	1 (8), 2:18	Jan 20, 2006	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
4	Win	4–0	Eddy Castro	KO	3 (6)	Oct 15, 2005	Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3	Win	3–0	David Centeno	KO	1 (4)	Sep 30, 2005	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
2	Win	2–0	Nicolas Mercado	KO	1 (4)	Aug 19, 2005	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
1	Win	1–0	Ramon Urbina	KO	2 (4)	Jul 1, 2005	Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua	Professional debut

Personal life

González is managed by Carlos Blandon Vidaurre, and is promoted by Japan's Teiken Promotions.

González is divorced, has two children and lives in Managua, Nicaragua. He has stated that although he fights for honour and glory, the main reason is to provide for his family. He is a practicing Christian and a publicly open supporter of the FSLN political group in Nicaragua.

See also

• List of lineal boxing world champions
• List of super flyweight boxing champions
• List of flyweight boxing champions
• List of light flyweight boxing champions
• List of minimumweight boxing champions
• List of WBA world champions
• List of WBC world champions
• List of The Ring world champions
• List of boxing quadruple champions

External links

• Official website
• Boxing record for Román González from BoxRec (registration required)
• Román González profile at Cyber Boxing Zone

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Jose Jimenez	WBA Fedecentro light flyweight champion October 6, 2006 – May 2007 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Carlos Tamara
Vacant Title last held by Juan Francisco Centeno	Nicaraguan light flyweight champion October 6, 2006 – December 2011 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Felix Alvarado
Vacant Title last held by Carlos Melo	WBA Fedelatin minimumweight champion May 12, 2007 – September 15, 2008 Won world title	Vacant Title next held by Luis Alberto Rios
World boxing titles
Preceded by Yutaka Niida	WBA minimumweight champion September 15, 2008 – November 2010 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Kwanthai Sithmorseng
Vacant Title last held by Juan Carlos Reveco	WBA light flyweight champion Interim title October 24, 2010 – February 4, 2011 Promoted	Vacant Title next held by José Alfredo Rodríguez
	WBA light flyweight champion February 4, 2011 – November 30, 2012 Promoted	Vacant Title next held by Kazuto Ioka
Vacant Title last held by Giovanni Segura	WBA light flyweight champion Super title November 30, 2012 – January 14, 2014 Vacated	Vacant
Preceded by Akira Yaegashi	WBC flyweight champion September 5, 2014 – September 29, 2016 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Juan Hernández
	The Ring flyweight champion September 5, 2014 – September 29, 2016 Vacated	Vacant
	Lineal flyweight champion September 5, 2014 – September 29, 2016 Vacated
Preceded by Carlos Cuadras	WBC super flyweight champion September 10, 2016 – March 18, 2017	Succeeded by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Awards
Preceded by Floyd Mayweather Jr.	The Ring Pound for Pound #1 boxer September 12, 2015 – March 18, 2017	Succeeded by Andre Ward