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The professional’s fourth victory ends Marco Romero’s exceptional year

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Kansas’ Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (4-0, 3 KO)’s recent super middleweight win in Portland, Maine capped an incredible 12-month run in which he was overall 13-0 in the ring, combining for nine amateur and four professional attacks.

As a free agent, Romero defeated Orlando “El Marro” Salgado (3-6, 2 KO), paving the way to a sensational knockout – showing the best left hook in Fresh England boxing since “The Irishman” Micky Ward – at the Sign 1 gala :21 of the opening round on the November 9 card promoted by Bobby Russo’s Portland Boxing Club at the Exposition Building.

“I always had that power, especially the left hook to the body,” Romero commented. “I knew it was over when I hit him with that body shot and he groaned. I worked a lot on the left hook on the head and body. I haven’t met Micky Ward yet, but I watched the film and it was a great story.”

Because he was under the mandatory age of 18 and his weight class (super middleweight) was not included in the 2024 Olympic boxing field, Romero never seriously considered waiting for a chance to make the U.S. Olympic team. Instead, his eyes were set on only one prize: becoming a professional fighter.

Last December, Romero won the championship at two of the most prestigious amateur events in the U.S., the U.S. National Boxing Championships and the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament. Overall, he is 9-0 in amateur competition over the past 12 months, including three The Nationals and five at The Golden Gloves, along with four professional wins to date, giving him a total record of 13-0, which includes four as a pro and eight in elite national amateur competitions (and victory in one foreign event).

Romero’s plan never included the Olympics, largely because of his age (he only turned 19 last Thursday) and the fact that his weight class was not sanctioned at the Paris Games. Marco not only concluded his 12 months of extraordinary boxing with triumphs at The Nationals and The National Golden Gloves, but at the latter competition he was also awarded the title of Most Outstanding Boxer (Golden Boy Award).

His 12-month predetermined schedule included taking a break from fighting over the holidays and preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the anticipated, life-changing year of 2025. He tentatively plans to return to the ring in the first quarter of next year.

“Hey, we’re Mexican. and we love food,” Romero noted. “I will enjoy the holidays with my family, but I will continue to work challenging to feel better, even during the holidays.”

In Romero’s corner is the legendary 77-year-old John Brown, who is Marco’s head coach and manager. He played the same role for world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison (48-3-1, 42 KO) from his amateur days through his first 39 professional fights, 1988-1993.

“I liked that Marco fought in front of a lot of people. 3,000 rabid fans,” Brown noted. “It was an invigorating environment and he will be involved in substantial fights in the future and it was good for him to gain experience like he did in his last fight. He has a great left hook, like many Mexican fighters. I like that he’ll have some time off after the last 12 months. We need to find him some lasting sparring, because that’s what’s missing in this field. I want him to know when to let go in real sparring sessions without holding back. I’m not worried about him taking time off during the holidays because he’s always at the gym and he’s only 19.

Other integral members of Romero’s corner are assistant coaches Sergio Flores and Marco’s father, Salvador Romero, who encouraged his son to become a boxer at the age of seven.

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Oscar de la Hoya gets a “deadpool” face to “look 25 years”

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Oscar de la Hoya used a keen laser on his face to “look 25 years younger”, continuing the aesthetic renovation.

The head of Golden Boy, who in the past underwent “AB digestion” and other procedures to remain teenage, admitted that he did work in the film to announce his modern signatures.

He said: “Don’t worry about the red face, but I just finished the CO2 laser, but next time you see me, I’ll be looking for 25 years.”

In one comment to the film, it was stated: “I thought it was Deadpool” in response.

De la Hoya added boxers who joined their stable: “Anyway, great news. Golden Boy is officially in the heavyweight section. We have just signed Federico Pakco with a 7-0 record, five knockouts, and then an outstanding Olympic Joshua Edwards, debuting. In addition, I am very excited that we have re-signed the signing of Tristan Kalkreuth, who has a 14-1 record with ten knockouts, and Robin Safar, who has 17-0 with 15 knockouts with 15 knockouts [actually 12].

“Let’s go! Golden Boy is officially in the Massive Boy section! “

DE LA HOYA add -ons mean that the glory returns in the highest quality after losing Deontay Wilder. Eleven times the world champion had Wilder under his wing from the beginning of his career and cultivated him for the 32-0 lining with all knockout over four rounds.

However, only a few days before winning the heavyweight title against Berman Stiverne, it was announced that de la Hoya would part with Al Haymon. This scenario led to the creation of the most crucial boxing masters, and Golden Boy lost all the main stars in the move.

Wilder made ten title defense and millions of dollars in the Tyson Fury. At the same time, E de la Hoya wondered what could be.

Now the promoter will be aimed at building a tramp in the same way as 21-year-old Andy Ruiz Jr., who will withdraw on the run with the stable.

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Canelo is in the face of slack over a two -time undisputed offer on May 3

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Canelo Alvarez is in the face of fans’ reaction, because the potential twice the unquestionable title of the title opens to May 3 in Las Vegas.

The Mexican Supergivid has the date of his direct return, but he is an opponent who can be in the opposite corner, who is a problem. It was reported that Canelo could face the undefeated IBF champion William Scull, a warrior who received the championship when Canelo refused to fight in September.

Instead, Canelo decided to fight Edgar Berlang, and then he was deprived of the red belt. This movement opened the door for Scull to become the full owner of the title. However, only one fight after refusing to fight the obligatory IBF, Canelo can return to Scull for his ancient title.

If the event realizes, it allows Canelo to become a two -time unquestioned champion in the easiest way possible. Dropping one title for the shortest periods seems to play in the system for many.

Nevertheless, this is very possible after the offer of the handbag potentially ruled out alternative Christian Mbilli from the date of spring. Mbilli is to face Kevin Lele Sadjo for a compulsory pot, but he can get a shot without trouble traveling to Paris. Promotors Y12 have won the last offer of the handbag and want Mbilli to fight Sadjo in the region. However, if Canelo calls, Mbilli may shoot other titles earlier.

At the moment Mbilli is in the squad, but there is nothing for Canelo to gain. That is why Scull is a favorite to nod Nevada’s head.

In an interview with Box Azteca recently manager and coach Eddy Reynoso outlined the situation.

“Well, there are a few, there is William Scull,” said Reynoso Box Azteca. “This is classified for this, it is [Christian] Mbilli, something, I think he lives in Canada.

“Hey, they are more or less. There is nothing specific at the moment, we hear too [Terence] Crawford in September, but now we still have nothing certain.

“Even I think about about 15 days [until an official announcement]he added.

It seems that Crawford Hit was sewn in to the order of Turka Alalshikh until September 13. Adding an unquestionable element to this super-catering more than satisfied with the Saudi Arabia of four stripes to the fall.

People against the fight Canelo vs Scull may be needed for a wider picture.

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Mayer vs Ryan II, Norman Jr. vs cuevas set to Las Vegas

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The paint is not dehydrated and the competition is not over. Queen Mikaela Mayer will defend her WBO welterminal champion title in a rematch against the former Sandy Ryan champion on Saturday, March 29 at the Bleauve Theater, a fully adapted theater with an area of ​​90,000 square feet at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The tension between them intensified before the first meeting in September in September. Mayer claimed that Ryan had stolen his coach, while Ryan accused Mayer’s team of organizing a feat before the fight, in which Ryan poured paint in front of the hotel with Recent York City. Mayer dethroned Ryan in a majority decision, but brushing in this feud is far from the end.

In the coefficient Brian Norman Jr. It will make the inaugural defense of the WBO WBO World Cup against Puerto Rican Challenger Derrieck Cuevas.

The growing phenomenon of Bruce “Shu SHU” featherweight Carrington levels against Jose Enrique Vivas in the 10-round end ELIMINATOR WBC as a distinguished fight based on the ESPN+card.

Mayer-Ryan II and Norman-Cuevas will be broadcast live to ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 22:00 et/7 PM entitled

Promoted according to the highest rank, in cooperation with match boxing, the tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 7, at 10.00 PT by https://www.fontaineblesvegas.com/entertainment/top-rank-boxing/.

“The competition between Mikael Mayer and Sandy Ryan is one of the most fierce we have seen in recent years, and both are determined to relax once and for all,” says Bob Arum. “Brian Norman Jr. He stands in the face of a hard first defense, but I am sure that she came to the occasion and prove that he belongs to the top. Bruce Carrington is close to the shot in the title of world champion, and this fight is his chance to strengthen his place in the queue. “

“I am glad that Sandy has a second chance in Las Vegas,” says President Matchroom Eddie Hearn. “The competition between the couple spilled in Recent York and certainly did not lose love between them. But when they got on the ring in Madison Square Garden, they delivered one of the fights of the year to 2024.

“Although Mikael nodded for the last time, it was a fight about a pick with only a layer of paint to separate them. I am convinced that it will be revenge, not a repetition, on March 29, and Sandy will be crowned the two -time world champion. “

“We are glad that we can welcome the highest rank for what is to be one of the most anticipated matches from 2025,” says the senior vice president of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Fedor Banuchi. “The title Rematch Mayer-Ryan brings the level of excitement and expectations to the center, and additionally emphasizes the involvement of the center in providing experience related to non-reliability.”

Mayer (20-2, 5 KO), Olympian in 2016, debuted in 2017 and passed through the younger lightweight ranks before he won the IBF and WBO World titles. She fell into a disputed decision divided from October 2022 among WBC master Alycia Baumgardner, but approached the lightweight April to win the momentary Crown of WBC, winning from Lucy Wildheart. After overtaking Silvia Bortot in September, Mayer returned four months later to challenge Natasha Jonas behind the IBF belt, losing his decision to strictly divide in a classic finger classic. Undereated Mayer focused on Ryan with the WBO belt and became a two -level ruler.

“I’ve never been avoiding challenges. I could take the belt and move on, but it was a very witty fight, and if this is what fans want, I will give them – said Mayer. “I stayed in the gym and I am improving every day. This time it will be worse for Sanda, but regardless of this, expect another full fight. “

Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KO), The Fighting Pride of Derby in England, became a professional in 2021. After winning gold at the Games of the Nations Community in 2018 and silver at the World Championships 2014. Erika Farias decisive by unanimous sentence and won the free WBO semi-edited weight title in April 2023, introducing Houls Marie-Pier. The disputed draw with the former undisputed champion Jessica McCaskill stuck in a deadline, but Ryan reflected in March last year with the best career of Terri Harper Nokaut. Her reign of the championship stopped in September last year against Mayer in the Fight of the Year candidate.

“Although it sounds crazy after what happened last time in Recent York, I can’t wait to return to the USA,” said Ryan. “I have already had some unusual struggles about creating history, so the opportunity to return and present my talent during the main capital in the world is amazing.

“This time I will be fully prepared for everything that comes. I do not justify, but after what happened before the fight last time, I fought angrily and it clearly influenced my performance. But it was a great fight and she made great numbers for ESPN, so Mayer had to take this rematch. This is the biggest fight for both of us and everyone wants to see her again. On March 29, the world will see a concentrated, determined and talented warrior in the shape of her life, and I will regain the title of world champion.

“I want to thank my promoter, Eddie Hearn from Matchroom, my manager Brian Peters and Bob Arum for making a rematch. This will be another amazing fight for women’s boxing and boxing at all and I can’t wait to regain my title. “

Norman (26-0, 20 KO) finished the professional in January 2018 and went on 11-0 in the first year. He drew attention to the national attention in 2020 with a gritty technical decision over Flavio Rodriguez. He followed this with the dominant campaign 2021, in which he registered four brutal breaks. After year-round release, Norman signed a promotional contract with the highest rank and went 3-0 in 2023 with decisions regarding Rodrigo Coris, Jesus Perez and Quinton Randall. He secured the momentary WBO title Wytreteright from the 10th round of the previously undefeated Giovani Santillan in May last year. Norman became the full champion of the organization after Terenka Crawford left the belt later the same year.

Norman said: “The fight for the championship belt is the dream of every warrior, so I know that Cuevas trains as challenging as possible. He is a tough competitor who brings everything he has to win this fight. This, as a WBO master, I can guarantee a spectacular performance on March 29. “

Cuevas (27-1-1, 19 KO) enters its first possibility of a world title, riding on four fights, which began in December 2022 with the demolition of Esneiker Correi in the second round. In 2023 he fought three times in Panama, closing the year with the sixth round against the once fools Marlon Aguas in December. The 30-year-old is distinguished by its eighth appearance on American land.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to fight in Las Vegas for the title of world champion,” said Cuevas, “This is the dream of every warrior. I respect Norman, but on March 29 a modern master will be crowned. “

Carrington (14-0, 8 KO), the Olympic Olympic champion in the USA, increased quickly to win the place of pretenders to WBO after Turning Pro in October 2021. 27-year-old from Brownsville to Brooklyn, assured four wins in 2024, starting with Nokaut Bernard Torres in the fourth round in February, a finish that became viral and appeared in the top ten SportsCenter. In May, Brayan de Gracia stopped in the eighth round and returned in September to overcome A Stern Challenge from Sulaiman Segawa and the decision of the majority. He ended a year in November with a unanimous decision over a given Coolwell to the undercard of the event of Jak Paul-Mike Tyson in Arlington, Texas.

Vivas (23-3, 12 KO), an uneven 30-year-old from Mexico, began his sensational career with a 17-0 run before he suffered his first defeat with Ruben Villa in September 2019. He reflected four straightforward victories, emphasized, emphasized the 10-round decision on the undefeated Carlos Jackson in July 2020 and eight times the victory against Louie Coria in May 2021. In April 2023, Vivas regained its drive in February last year with TKO in the first round over the first round Jonathan Aguilar.

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