Danny Romero
Born
Daniel Gregorio Romero

(1974-07-12) July 12, 1974
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Other namesKid Dynamite
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[1]
Reach68 in (173 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins45
Wins by KO38
Losses5
Draws2

Daniel Gregorio "Danny" Romero Jr. (born July 12, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1992 and 2006. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF flyweight title from 1995 to 1996 and the IBF junior bantamweight title from 1996 to 1997.

Professional career

Romero's first fight as a professional was on September 14, 1992, when he knocked out Raul Hernandez in the first round at Phoenix, Arizona. His first eight bouts all took place in the Phoenix area, and he won all, seven by knockout. His first fight outside Phoenix was on April 13, 1993, when he knocked out Alberto Cantu in three rounds at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. On May 22 of that year, he had his first professional fight in his hometown, Albuquerque New Mexico USA, knocking out Silverio Porras in two rounds.

Romero won five more bouts in a row, including a victory over former Alex Sanchez world title challenger Orlando Malone, before having his first chance to fight for a belt: On May 5, 1994, he knocked out Brian Lonon in two rounds to win the NABF regional Flyweight title. He retained the title four times, and added three non-title victories, before challenging for a world championship for the first time. On April 22, 1995, he became the IBF's world Flyweight champion with a twelve round unanimous decision over Francisco Tejedor, at the MGM Grand Arena, in Las Vegas. He defended the title once, then faced the unheralded Willy Salazar in a non-title bout, on September 8. Romero suffered a 7th round TKO loss to Salazar, in what Ring Magazine heralded as the "upset of the year" for 1995. In that fight he was ahead on all score cards before having the fight stopped due to an eye injury. He bounced back with a first round knockout victory over former WBO world Flyweight champion Jose Quirino.

Romero then decided to move up in weight division, to the Super Flyweight division. After one win in that division, he was given a chance at his second world championship. On August 24, 1996, Romero knocked out Colombian Harold Grey in two rounds to conquer his second world title. Even as he had lost to Salazar previously, interest in a fight between Romero and Johnny Tapia began to increase.

After winning two more fights, both times Romero retaining his world title by knockout, Romero and Tapia met to unify the IBF and WBO world Super Flyweight championships. On July 18, 1997, the long-awaited bout finally took place, with Tapia winning a close twelve round unanimous decision.[2][3]

Romero won three fights in a row, then lost, on Halloween night, 1998 to Vuyani Bungu by a twelve round decision in an attempt to win a title in a third division, this time the IBF Super-Bantamweight title.

Romero would go on to win ten of his next twelve bouts, including a first round knockout over former world champion Rodolfo Blanco and a sixth round knockout over the respected Famosito Gomez. On September 27, 2002, Danny fought Cruz Carbajal but the fight was stopped by Romero's trainer, former world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad after round four due to an injury suffered in the first round.

On May 23, 2003, in front of his hometown crowd following a twelve round unanimous decision win over Trinidad Mendoza gave him his third world title in three different weight classes, winning the IBA's Super-Bantamweight title.

Other achievements

Romero does occasional television jobs, specifically for the Showtime boxing network as well as commercials and movies. Developed his own promotional company called "Danny Romero Productions." The company promotes shows of any kind and currently has professional fighters signed to the company. A private boxing gym was purchased to provide his fighters with elite training. The gym prepares Danny as well as his pro fighters for possible upcoming events.

Comeback

Romero Jr.'s father was stricken with a rare liver disorder, a form of cirrhosis that would kill him without a transplant. Inspired by his father's battle, Romero Jr. returned to the ring and, fighting for the first time in two years, was held to a majority draw by Alex Ali Baba (21-7-1) in an eight-round junior featherweight fight.

Professional boxing record

52 fights 45 wins 5 losses
By knockout 38 2
By decision 7 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
53 Win 45–5–2 Edgar Pedraza TKO 4 (8), 2:16 Jul 1, 2006 Sky City Arena, Acoma, New Mexico, U.S.
52 Draw 44–5–2 Alex Baba MD 8 May 14, 2005 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
50 Win 44–5–1 Trinidad Mendoza UD 12 May 23, 2003 Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Won IBA junior featherweight title
49 Loss 43–5–1 Cruz Carbajal RTD 4 (12), 3:00 Sep 27, 2002 Isleta Casino and Resorts, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. For WBO bantamweight title
48 Win 43–4–1 Domingo Guillen KO 1 (12) Jul 19, 2002 Isleta Casino and Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Retained NABA bantamweight title
47 Win 42–4–1 Cuauhtemoc Gomez TKO 7 (12) Jun 1, 2002 Isleta Casino and Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Won vacant NABA bantamweight title
46 Loss 41–4–1 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin MD 10 Sep 29, 2001 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Win 41–3–1 Arman Pedemonte TKO 4 (?) Nov 25, 2000 Artesia, New Mexico, U.S.
44 Win 40–3–1 Jorge Alberto Reyes RTD 2 (10), 3:00 Oct 7, 2000 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
43 Win 39–3–1 Jorge Munoz UD 12 May 6, 2000 Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. Won WBO-NABO junior featherweight title
42 Win 38–3–1 Adarryl

Johnson

 TKO 5 (10), 0:50 Mar 4, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
41 Win 37–3–1 Rodolfo Blanco KO 1 (10), 0:56 Jan 8, 2000 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
40 Win 36–3–1 Richard Dinkins TKO 1 (8), 2:18 Dec 4, 1999 Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
39 Win 35–3–1 Leonardo Gutierrez KO 6 (10), 2:25 Aug 14, 1999 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
38 Draw 34–3–1 Enrique Jupiter SD 10 Jun 11, 1999 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 David Vazquez UD 10 May 8, 1999 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
36 Loss 33–3 Vuyani Bungu MD 12 Oct 31, 1998 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For IBF junior featherweight title
35 Win 33–2 Tomas Cordoba KO 1 (10), 2:25 Jul 19, 1998 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
34 Win 32–2 Joe Manzani UD 10 Feb 24, 1998 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
33 Win 31–2 Roberto Lopez KO 5 (10), 1:38 Nov 25, 1997 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
32 Loss 30–2 Johnny Tapia UD 12 Jul 18, 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF super flyweight title;
For WBO super flyweight title
31 Win 30–1 Jaji Sibali KO 6 (12), 2:34 Mar 8, 1997 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Retained IBF super flyweight title
30 Win 29–1 Hipolito Saucedo TKO 12 (12), 1:01 Nov 1, 1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained IBF super flyweight title
29 Win 28–1 Harold Grey KO 2 (12), 1:25 Aug 24, 1996 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Won IBF super flyweight title
28 Win 27–1 Esteban Ayala TKO 3 (10), 1:41 May 30, 1996 Houston, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 José Quirino KO 1 (10) Feb 27, 1996 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
26 Loss 25–1 Willy Salazar RTD 7 (10), 3:00 Sep 8, 1995 The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Miguel Martinez KO 6 (12), 1:15 Jul 29, 1995 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Francisco Tejedor UD 12 Apr 22, 1995 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won IBF flyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Javier Cintron KO 3 (10), 2:59 Feb 10, 1995 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Andres Cazares KO 1 (10), 1:25 Dec 8, 1994 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Domingo Sosa TKO 1 (12), 1:06 Nov 18, 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABA super flyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Marcos Pechco RTD 6 (12), 3:00 Oct 12, 1994 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Won vacant NABA super flyweight title
19 Win 19–0 Manuel Jesus Herrera TKO 12 (12), 2:56 Sep 9, 1994 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Retained NABA flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Facundo Rodriguez TKO 1 (10), 2:50 Aug 3, 1994 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Hugo Torres TKO 6 (12), 2:59 May 27, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABA flyweight title
16 Win 16–0 Brian Lonon TKO 2 (12), 2:59 May 5, 1994 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won vacant NABA flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Elidio Dominguez KO 3 (10), 2:42 Feb 9, 1994 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Armando Diaz TKO 9 (10), 0:42 Jan 9, 1994 Bing Crosby Hall At Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Juan Gabriel Cortes TKO 1 (8) Nov 30, 1993 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Orlando Malone TKO 5 (10), 2:24 Aug 9, 1993 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Manuel Robles UD 6 Jun 19, 1993 Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Silverio Porras TKO 2 (12), 2:4 May 22, 1993 Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Won New Mexico state super flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Alberto Cantu TKO 3 (6), 2:42 Apr 13, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Aureo Dominguez TKO 5 (6) Feb 16, 1993 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Oscar Jimenez KO 1 (4) Jan 15, 1993 Camelback Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Andres Aguilar UD 4 Oct 27, 1992 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Ruben Luzaniacla TKO 2 (4) Oct 2, 1992 Wyndam Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Eduardo Avalos KO 1 (4), 0:32 Sep 16, 1992 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Alfredo Torrez TKO 1 (4), 1:52 Aug 29, 1992 Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Mauro Betancourt TKO 1 (4), 0:35 Aug 18, 1992 Red Lion Inn and Casino, Elko, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Raul Hernandez KO 1 (4), 1:12 Aug 14, 1992 Omni Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Johnny Tapia fight.
  2. ↑ "Gangs, gun fights and murder - what goes on around a fight is not ..." The Independent. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Johnny Tapia's crazy life, boxing career under HBO Sports spotlight". LA Daily News. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2018.


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