There’s nonetheless an entire lot of magic and sheer class there so far as the boxing profession of future Corridor of Famer Roman Gonzalez is anxious. The 37 yr outdated Nicaraguan nice returned to motion for the primary time in 19-months final night time in his homeland, his combat with Rober Barrera of Colombia “Chocolatito’s” first combat in Nicaragua for nearly a full decade. Gonzalez didn’t let his passionate countrymen and ladies down.
Gonzalez, 52-4(41) scored two knockdowns alongside the best way to his tenth spherical stoppage win over 31 yr outdated Barrera, 27-6(17). It was in the course of the tenth spherical that Gonzalez had Barrera trapped and taking photographs, with the referee selecting to name a halt to the combat. Time was :51-seconds and Gonzalez’ newest comeback proved to be a terrific success.
Gonzalez confirmed some rust early on, as was to be anticipated, however as soon as he obtained into his groove, Gonzalez reminded everybody how easy and silky he actually might be. Barrera was aggressive and he gave it an actual shot, however Gonzalez took over within the second half of the combat. Barrera confirmed a superb chin, and he additionally displayed coronary heart, however Gonzalez scored his first knockdown in spherical eight, this with a nasty physique shot that despatched the youthful man down in delayed response style.
Within the ninth, Gonzalez dropped Barrera once more, this time with a combo upstairs, “Chocolatito’s” two proper palms and his left hook doing the injury. As soon as once more, Barrera hauled himself upright, and he made it out of the spherical. Gonzalez closed the present inside a minute of the tenth. Now on the hunt for yet one more world title – Gonzalez already having claimed at least 5 main belts – he might probably combat the brand new star of the 115 pound division, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez.
These two have an entire lot of respect and admiration for one another, however Gonzalez just lately mentioned that he can be open to the combat “for the fitting value.” Cash talks, as we all know. So, can Gonzalez, who received for the primary time in over two years final night time, add yet one more title to his assortment? Whether it is “Bam” who Gonzalez challenges in his quest to rule once more, the veteran would greater than seemingly be a hefty underdog. Nonetheless, Gonzalez, who has been stopped simply as soon as, this by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai again in September of 2017, confirmed us all final night time that he has a very good deal left within the tank.
