Jonatan Romero

Last updated
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+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins35
Wins by KO19
Losses4
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Central American and Caribbean Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 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.

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Amateur career

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

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

39 fights35 wins4 losses
By knockout193
By decision161
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss35–4Manuel JaimesUD6 (6)2024-07-13Centre Plaza, Modesto, California, U.S.
38Loss35–3 Albert Bell KO1 (10)2024-03-22 Glass City Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
37Loss35–2 Abraham Nova KO3 (10)2023-07-28 Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36Win35–1Jean Carlos HernandezUD8 (8)2022-05-20Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
35Win34–1Saul Gutierrez HernandezUD6 (6)2021-10-02Verite Social Venue, Monterrey, Mexico
34Win33–1Stiven MonterrosaRTD5 (8)2020-12-11Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
33Win32–1Luis Diaz PestanaKO3 (8)2020-10-03San Antonio de Palmito, Colombia
32Win31–1Mauricio MartinezTKO2 (8)2018-04-14Coliseo El Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia
31Win30–1Yohangel RomeroTKO3 (8)2018-03-17Club Bavaria, Girardot, Colombia
30Win29–1Ruben TamayoUD8 (8)2016-03-11Marconi Automative Museum, Tustin, California, U.S.
29Win28–1 Arturo Badillo TKO4 (8)2015-10-23DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
28Win27–1Freddy BelenoUD10 (10)2015-08-14Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
27Win26–1 Alexander Espinoza UD10 (10)2015-04-24Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
26Win25–1Gustavo SandovalTKO4 (10)2014-10-24Coliseo Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
25Win24–1Julio GómezTKO3 (8)2014-09-19Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
24Loss23–1 Kiko Martínez TKO6 (12)2013-08-17 Revel Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost IBF super-bantamweight title
23Win23–0Alejandro LópezSD12 (12)2013-02-16 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, MexicoWon vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
22Win22–0 Efrain Esquivias Jr. UD12 (12)2012-09-21Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
21Win21–0Adolfo LanderosUD8 (8)2012-05-11DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
20Win20–0 Chris Avalos SD10 (10)2011-12-02 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
19Win19–0Luis ZambranoTKO2 (8)2011-10-27Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
18Win18–0Cecilio SantosUD6 (6)2011-06-24DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
17Win17–0Rufino ValdezKO1 (8)2011-04-30Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
16Win16–0Jean Javier SoteloUD10 (10)2011-03-25Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
15Win15–0 Mario Antonio Macias UD10 (10)2011-02-05Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, ColombiaWon vacant WBO Latino super-bantamweight title
14Win14–0Julio GomezTKO2 (8)2010-12-15Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
13Win13–0Manuel HernandezKO2 (10)2010-11-17Discoteka Trucupey, Barranquilla, Colombia
12Win12–0Rufino ValdezKO2 (10)2010-08-27Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
11Win11–0Jose PalmaUD10 (10)2010-06-25Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, ColombiaWon Colombian featherweight title
10Win10–0Julio GomezKO1 (8)2010-06-04Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Colombia
9Win9–0Jose Miguel PayaresUD8 (8)2010-04-16Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
8Win8–0Daniel RomeroKO1 (6)2010-03-05Estadio de Softbol, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
7Win7–0Hermin IsavaUD8 (8)2009-11-19 La Macarena, Medellín, Colombia
6Win6–0Jose PalacioTKO2 (6)2009-10-23Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
5Win5–0Jesus LoraTKO2 (6)2009-09-11Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
4Win4–0Manuel de los Reyes HerreraUD6 (6)2009-07-17Coliseo Miguel Lora, Montería, Colombia
3Win3–0Luis CorreaKO1 (4)2009-06-20Coliseo Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
2Win2–0Rafael SalgadoTKO2 (4)2009-05-29Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
1Win1–0Jhon MerinoKO1 (4)2009-05-15Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia

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References

  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.
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
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