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Jonatan Romero

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Jonathan Romero
Born
Jonathan Eccehomo Romero Preciado

(1986-12-14) December 14, 1986 (age 37)
Cali, Colombia
Other namesMomo
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach68+12 in (174 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins35
Wins by KO19
Losses5
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing  Colombia
Central American and Caribbean Games
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Cartagena Bantamweight

Jonatan Eccehomo Romero Preciado (born December 14, 1986, in Cali, Colombia) is a Colombian boxer best known to qualify for the Olympics 2008 at bantamweight. His name is sometimes spelled Jonathan or Jhonatan in press reports but not by the major Colombian media.

Amateur career

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Romero who is known by his nickname 'Momo' hails from a boxing family from the "El Retiro" neighbourhood of Santiago de Cali in the Valle del Cauca region. His older brother René, a national amateur champion himself, was shot in 2002.

Romero won bronze at the Boxing at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games where he lost his semifinal to Guillermo Rigondeaux by walkover but didn't participate in the 2007 PanAmerican games due to a shoulder injury.

At the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships he bested Chawazi Chatsygov, PanAm Games silver medalist Claudio Marrero 19:3 but lost to McJoe Arroyo 9:23. By reaching the quarterfinals he joined teammate Darley Perez in qualifying for Beijing 2008.

Professional career

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He won the IBF Super Bantamweight on February 16, 2013, against Alejandro Lopez to claim the vacant title.[1]

He lost his title in an upset against Kiko Martinez on August 17, 2013, by TKO.[2]

Professional boxing record

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40 fights 35 wins 5 losses
By knockout 19 4
By decision 16 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Loss 35–5 Kenneth Sims Jr RTD 5 (10) 2024-08-10 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39 Loss 35–4 Manuel Jaimes UD 8 (8) 2024-07-13 Centre Plaza, Modesto, California, U.S.
38 Loss 35–3 Albert Bell KO 1 (10) 2024-03-22 Glass City Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
37 Loss 35–2 Abraham Nova KO 3 (10) 2023-07-28 Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36 Win 35–1 Jean Carlos Hernandez UD 8 (8) 2022-05-20 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
35 Win 34–1 Saul Gutierrez Hernandez UD 6 (6) 2021-10-02 Verite Social Venue, Monterrey, Mexico
34 Win 33–1 Stiven Monterrosa RTD 5 (8) 2020-12-11 Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
33 Win 32–1 Luis Diaz Pestana KO 3 (8) 2020-10-03 San Antonio de Palmito, Colombia
32 Win 31–1 Mauricio Martinez TKO 2 (8) 2018-04-14 Coliseo El Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia
31 Win 30–1 Yohangel Romero TKO 3 (8) 2018-03-17 Club Bavaria, Girardot, Colombia
30 Win 29–1 Ruben Tamayo UD 8 (8) 2016-03-11 Marconi Automative Museum, Tustin, California, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 Arturo Badillo TKO 4 (8) 2015-10-23 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Freddy Beleno UD 10 (10) 2015-08-14 Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
27 Win 26–1 Alexander Espinoza UD 10 (10) 2015-04-24 Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
26 Win 25–1 Gustavo Sandoval TKO 4 (10) 2014-10-24 Coliseo Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
25 Win 24–1 Julio Gómez TKO 3 (8) 2014-09-19 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
24 Loss 23–1 Kiko Martínez TKO 6 (12) 2013-08-17 Revel Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost IBF super-bantamweight title
23 Win 23–0 Alejandro López SD 12 (12) 2013-02-16 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico Won vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
22 Win 22–0 Efrain Esquivias Jr. UD 12 (12) 2012-09-21 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Adolfo Landeros UD 8 (8) 2012-05-11 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Chris Avalos SD 10 (10) 2011-12-02 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Luis Zambrano TKO 2 (8) 2011-10-27 Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
18 Win 18–0 Cecilio Santos UD 6 (6) 2011-06-24 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Rufino Valdez KO 1 (8) 2011-04-30 Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
16 Win 16–0 Jean Javier Sotelo UD 10 (10) 2011-03-25 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
15 Win 15–0 Mario Antonio Macias UD 10 (10) 2011-02-05 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia Won vacant WBO Latino super-bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0 Julio Gomez TKO 2 (8) 2010-12-15 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
13 Win 13–0 Manuel Hernandez KO 2 (10) 2010-11-17 Discoteka Trucupey, Barranquilla, Colombia
12 Win 12–0 Rufino Valdez KO 2 (10) 2010-08-27 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
11 Win 11–0 Jose Palma UD 10 (10) 2010-06-25 Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, Colombia Won Colombian featherweight title
10 Win 10–0 Julio Gomez KO 1 (8) 2010-06-04 Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Colombia
9 Win 9–0 Jose Miguel Payares UD 8 (8) 2010-04-16 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Daniel Romero KO 1 (6) 2010-03-05 Estadio de Softbol, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
7 Win 7–0 Hermin Isava UD 8 (8) 2009-11-19 La Macarena, Medellín, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Jose Palacio TKO 2 (6) 2009-10-23 Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Jesus Lora TKO 2 (6) 2009-09-11 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Manuel de los Reyes Herrera UD 6 (6) 2009-07-17 Coliseo Miguel Lora, Montería, Colombia
3 Win 3–0 Luis Correa KO 1 (4) 2009-06-20 Coliseo Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Rafael Salgado TKO 2 (4) 2009-05-29 Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
1 Win 1–0 Jhon Merino KO 1 (4) 2009-05-15 Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ROMERO OUTPOINTS LOPEZ FOR VACANT IBF 122-POUND TITLE". The Ring. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ^ "Kiko Martinez takes 122-pound title". ESPN. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
José Palma
Colombian
featherweight champion

June 25, 2010 – 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Carlos Padilla
Vacant
Title last held by
Jonathan Oquendo
WBO Latino
super-bantamweight champion

February 5, 2011 – 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jose Nieves
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Nonito Donaire
IBF super-bantamweight champion
February 16, 2013 – August 17, 2013
Succeeded by