{"id":78065,"date":"2022-08-11T15:51:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T20:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/chocolatito-gonzalez-de-visita-en-mexico\/"},"modified":"2022-08-11T15:52:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T20:52:13","slug":"chocolatito-gonzalez-visiting-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/chocolatito-gonzalez-visiting-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolatito Gonz\u00e1lez visiting Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chocolatito Gonz\u00e1lez visiting Mexico<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Former world champion, Rom\u00e1n \u201cChocolatito\u201d Gonz\u00e1lez, was born in Managua on June 17, 1987. He grew up in a humble home with his parents and siblings, where the economic situation sometimes became complicated.<\/p>\n

From a young age, Rom\u00e1n was nicknamed “Chocolatito”, since his father, who was a merchant, was known as “Chocolate.”<\/p>\n

Roman’s love for boxing runs in his veins since he comes from a family of boxers. He grew up watching his uncle and his father fight and train, so he decided to dedicate himself to this sport as well.
\nFrom a very young age he showed exceptional skills and great discipline in training, a fact that led him to meet the Nicaraguan legend, Alexis Arguello. Roman began to train with a group of young people under the command of the former champion, which forged his character and refined technique, which led him to be crowned world champion. In addition, he learned discipline, something that he applies in his daily life and that has led him down a path away from any vice.<\/p>\n

In 2008 he won his first world crown, starting a path of success that led him to be champion in 4 different divisions. He defeated quality rivals such as Francisco \u201cChihuas\u201d Rodr\u00edguez, Ronald Barrera, Juan Francisco \u201cGallo\u201d Estrada, Ram\u00f3n Garcia Hirales, Edgar Sosa, among others.<\/p>\n

One of the moments that most marked his career was when he won the World Boxing Council flyweight title, knocking out Japanese Akira Yaegashi at home. After making 4 successful defenses, he moved up to the super flyweight division to defeat Mexican champion Carlos Cuadras, in one of the best fights of 2016.<\/p>\n

“Chocolatito” is recognized for being a brave fighter who faces the best of each division in which he has been champion. Regardless of the footprint that Rom\u00e1n has made in boxing, he is known for being a person full of humility and simplicity, whose greatest inspirations are his Family, God, and his country.
\nThis Thursday, the World Boxing Council recognized “Chocolatito” for being an example of perseverance and self-improvement, with a WBC bracelet and a certificate of excellence for all his achievements inside and outside the ring.
\n\u201cI really like being in Mexico. I always appreciate the hospitality. My family is the WBC and I am proud. The world of boxing is not easy, but we have been able to get ahead thanks to my friend Carlos Blandon, Mr. Honda and all the great Teiken team. I am infinitely grateful to God for allowing me to be here and to Mr. Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n for this recognition that he grants me today\u201d, commented Rom\u00e1n.
\n\u201cI consider Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n as part of my family, because he is always in the corner of the boxers and that is something that we all appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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