Best fights of Rolando Romero
Over 10 years as a professional, Rolando Romero has compiled a 17-3 (13) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rolando Romero defeats Ryan Garcia
On May 2, 2025 Rolando Romero fought Ryan Garcia for the vacant WBA (Regular) welterweight title. Romero was 29 years old with a record of 16-2, and Garcia was 26 with a record of 24-1. Romero was coming off a win. Romero won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Rolando Romero loses to Teófimo López via majority decision
On August 22, 2026 Rolando Romero defended his WBA (Super) welterweight title against Teófimo López. Romero was 30 years old with a record of 17-2, and López was 29 with a record of 22-2. Romero was on a 2-fight winning streak, while López was coming off a loss. Romero lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with López.
3. Rolando Romero loses to Gervonta Davis via KO
On May 28, 2022 Rolando Romero fought Gervonta Davis for the WBA (Regular) lightweight title. Romero was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Davis was 27 with a record of 26-0. Romero was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Davis was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Davis stopped Romero via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Rolando Romero defeats Manuel Jaimes
On September 14, 2024 Rolando Romero faced Manuel Jaimes in a super lightweight bout. Romero was 28 years old with a record of 15-2, and Jaimes was 24 with a record of 16-1-1. Romero was coming off a loss, while Jaimes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Romero won via unanimous decision.
5. Rolando Romero KOs Anthony Yigit
On July 17, 2021 Rolando Romero faced Anthony Yigit in a super lightweight bout. Romero was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Yigit was 29 with a record of 24-1-1. Romero was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Yigit was on a 3-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Anthony Yigit via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Rolando Romero defeats Jackson Maríñez
On August 15, 2020 Rolando Romero fought Jackson Maríñez for the vacant WBA interim lightweight title. Romero was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Maríñez was 29 with a record of 19-0. Romero was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Maríñez was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Romero won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Rolando Romero loses to Isaac Cruz via KO
On March 30, 2024 Rolando Romero defended his WBA super lightweight title against Isaac Cruz. Romero was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Cruz was 25 with a record of 25-2-1. Romero was coming off a win and Cruz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Romero via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
8. Rolando Romero KOs Juan Carlos Cordones
On November 1, 2019 Rolando Romero faced Juan Carlos Cordones. Romero was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Cordones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Romero was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Juan Carlos Cordones via KO in the 1st round.
9. Rolando Romero KOs Nicolas Atilio Velazquez
On March 9, 2019 Rolando Romero faced Nicolas Atilio Velazquez. Romero was 23 years old with a record of 7-0, and Velazquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Romero was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Nicolas Atilio Velazquez via KO in the 1st round.
10. Rolando Romero KOs Dieumerci Nzau
On October 27, 2018 Rolando Romero faced Dieumerci Nzau. Romero was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Nzau was 0 with a record of 0-0. Romero was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Dieumerci Nzau via KO in the 1st round.