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Daniel Roman (boxer)

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Daniel Roman
Born
Daniel Roman

(1990-05-10) May 10, 1990 (age 34)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Baby Faced Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO10
Losses4
Draws1

Daniel "Danny" Roman (born May 10, 1990) is an American former professional boxer. He is a former unified super bantamweight champion, having held the WBA and IBF titles from 2019 to 2020, and previously he held the WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title from 2017 to 2019.

Professional career

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Early career

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Roman made his professional debut against Christian Cruz on October 8, 2010. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Roman amassed a 15-2-1 record during the next five years, with five stoppage victories,[1] before being scheduled to fight Daniel Noriega for the vacant WBA-NABA super bantamweight title on July 24, 2015.[2] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[3] Roman made his first title defense against Erik Ruiz on September 25, 2015.[4] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[5] Roman made his second title defense against Ramiro Robles on February 12, 2016.[6] He won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, which was his first stoppage victory since August 16, 2014.[7] Rooman was booked to make his third title defense against Christian Esquivel on May 20, 2016. He once again won the fight by a fifth-round knockout.[8] Roman made his fourth and final WBA NABA title defense against Enrique Quevedo on August 26, 2016.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Roman was booked to face Marlon Olea in a non-title bout on November 18, 2016.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11] His 13-fight winning streak earned Roman the right to fight Adam Lopez in a title eliminator bout for the WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title. His fight with Lopez was scheduled for January 20, 2017, and took place at the Bally's Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Lopez retired from the fight at the end of the ninth round.[12]

WBA super bantamweight champion

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Roman vs. Kubo

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Roman was booked to challenge the reigning WBA "World" super-bantamweight champion in the latter's first title defense. The bout was booked for September 3, 2017, as the main event of Showtime's "ShoBox: The New Generation", and took place at the Shimadzu Arena in Kyoto, Japan.[13] Although Kubo was seen as a significant step-up in competition for Roman, and despite the fight taking place in Kubo's hometown,[14] Roman entered the fight as a slight 8/11 favorite to win.[15] Roman won the fight by a dominant ninth-round technical knockout. Roman dropped and cut Kubo above the left eye thirty seconds into the seventh round. He followed this up by knocking Kubo down with a straight right near the end of the eight round. Kubo flagged in the ninth round, and failed to respond to Roman's flurry of punches, which prompted referee Pinit Prayadsab to stop the fight.[16]

Roman vs. Matsumoto

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On December 19, 2017, it was announced that Roman would make his first world title defense against the #13 ranked WBA super-bantamweight contender Ryo Matsumoto. The bout was scheduled as the main event of a card which took place at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.[17] Roman won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with two judges awarding him a 119-109 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 118-110 for Roman.[18]

Roman vs. Flores

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On March 17, 2018, the WBA ordered Roman to make his second title defense against the undefeated Moises Flores, and gave both parties 30 days to negotiate the terms of the fight.[19] The fight was officially announced for June 16, 2018, as the co-featured bout for an IBF world welterweight title fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Carlos Ocampo.[20] Roman came into the fight as a -800 favorite, while most odds-makers had Flores as a +575 underdog.[21] Flores came in heavy at 123 lbs, two pounds above the super bantamweight limit.[22] Roman won the fight by a lopsided unanimous decision, with scores of 120-108, 118-110 and 116-110.[23]

Roman vs. McDonnell

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Roman was booked to make his third title defense against Gavin McDonnell on October 6, 2018. The bout took place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, and was broadcast by DAZN.[24] Roman was a smaller favorite compared to his previous title fights, with most odds-makers having him a -285 favorite and McDonnell a +245 underdog.[25][26] Roman won the fight by a tenth-round technical knockout. He staggered McDonnell with a right, before flooring him with a flurry of punches. McDonnell was able to beat the ten count, but was unsteady on his feet, which promoted referee Mark Nelson to wave the fight off. Roman was leading on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage, with scores of 86-85, 89-82 and 86-85.[27]

Unified super bantamweight champion

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Roman vs. Doheny

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On January 18, 2019, Roman joined IBF super bantamweight champion T. J. Doheny in the ring, following Doheny's victory against Ryohei Takahashi. The two agreed on a title unification bout later in the year, with Roman stating: "From champion to champion, let’s give the best fight and let the best win".[28] The fight was officially announced for April 26, 2019, to take place at The Forum in Inglewood, California, and to be broadcast by DAZN and Sky Sports.[29] Roman entered the fight as a -700 favorite.[30] He justified his role as the favorite, as he won the fight by majority decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 116-110 in his favor, while the third judge scored it as an even 113-113 draw. Roman knocked Doheny down twice, with a left hook in the second round and a body strike in the eleventh round. He out-landed Doheny 195 to 174 in total punches and 150 to 127 in power punches landed.[31]

Roman vs. Akhmadaliev

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Roman was booked to make the first defense of his unified WBA and IBF super bantamweight titles against mandatory WBA title challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Akhmadaliev was ranked #1 by the WBA at super bantamweight.[32] The fight was scheduled as the co-featured bout of a DAZN broadcast card, which took place on January 20, 2020, at the Meridian at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida.[33] Roman entered a title fight as an underdog for the first time in his career, as most odds-makers had him as a +195 underdog and Akhmadaliev as a -225 favorite.[34] Akhmadaliev won the fight by split decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 115-113 for Akhmadaliev, while the third judge awarded the same scorecard to Roman.[35] Roman demanded an immediate rematch in a later interview, stating: "I want a rematch because I think I won the fight".[36] Roman earned a reported $500 000, while Akhmadaliev earned a reported $100 000.[37]

Continued super bantamweight career

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Roman vs. Payano

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Roman was scheduled to face Juan Carlos Payano on the undercard of The Charlos vs. Derevyanchenko and Rosario on September 26, 2020.[38] Roman returned to his usual role of the favorite, as he entered the fight a -1781 pick to win.[39] Roman won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 in his favor.[40]

Roman vs. Franco

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Roman was booked to face Ricardo Espinoza Franco on May 15, 2021.[41] Franco was ranked #7 by the WBO and #14 by the IBF at super bantamweight.[42] He justified his role as the betting favorite,[43] as he won the fight by unanimous decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 98-92 for him, while the third judge scored it 97-93 for Roman.[44]

Roman vs. Fulton

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Roman challenged unified WBO and WBC super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton at Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 4, 2022.[45] He lost the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with two judges scoring all twelve rounds for his opponent, while the third judge awarded him one round.[46] on August 30, 2022, Roman announced his retirement from boxing.[47]

Professional boxing record

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34 fights 29 wins 4 losses
By knockout 10 0
By decision 19 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 29–4–1 Stephen Fulton UD 12 Jun 4, 2022 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. For WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles
33 Win 29–3–1 Ricardo Espinoza Franco UD 10 May 15, 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
32 Win 28–3–1 Juan Carlos Payano UD 12 Sep 26, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
31 Loss 27–3–1 Murodjon Akhmadaliev SD 12 Jan 30, 2020 Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S. Lost WBA (Unified) and IBF super bantamweight titles
30 Win 27–2–1 TJ Doheny MD 12 Apr 26, 2019 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained WBA (Unified) super bantamweight title;
Won IBF super bantamweight title
29 Win 26–2–1 Gavin McDonnell TKO 10 (12) 2:36 Oct 6, 2018 Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained WBA super bantamweight title
28 Win 25–2–1 Moises Flores UD 12 Jun 16, 2018 The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. Retained WBA super bantamweight title
27 Win 24–2–1 Ryo Matsumoto UD 12 Feb 28, 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA super bantamweight title
26 Win 23–2–1 Shun Kubo TKO 9 (12) 1:21 Sep 3, 2017 Shimadzu Arena, Kyoto, Japan Won WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title
25 Win 22–2–1 Adam Lopez RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Jan 20, 2017 Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 21–2–1 Marlon Olea UD 8 Nov 18, 2016 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
23 Win 20–2–1 Enrique Quevedo UD 10 Aug 26, 2016 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S. Retained WBA-NABA super bantamweight title
22 Win 19–2–1 Christian Esquivel KO 5 (10) 1:52 May 20, 2016 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. Retained WBA-NABA super bantamweight title
21 Win 18–2–1 Ramiro Robles KO 5 (10) 1:55 Feb 12, 2016 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. Retained WBA-NABA super bantamweight title
20 Win 17–2–1 Erik Ruiz UD 10 Sep 25, 2015 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. Retained WBA-NABA super bantamweight title
19 Win 16–2–1 Daniel Noriega UD 10 Jul 24, 2015 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. Won vacant WBA-NABA super bantamweight title
18 Win 15–2–1 Christopher Martin UD 8 May 29, 2015 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
17 Win 14–2–1 Giovanni Caro UD 8 Apr 24, 2015 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
16 Win 13–2–1 Jose Miguel Tamayo UD 8 Mar 13, 2015 Marconi Automative Museum, Tustin, California, U.S.
15 Win 12–2–1 Jonathan Alcantara UD 8 Sep 26, 2014 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
14 Win 11–2–1 Pedro Melo RTD 2 (8), 3:00 Aug 16, 2014 Harley Davidson San Diego, San Diego, California, U.S.
13 Win 10–2–1 Jonathan Arrellano UD 8 Jun 27, 2014 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
12 Win 9–2–1 Jose Angel Cota KO 2 (6) 1:48 Mar 15, 2014 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
11 Loss 8–2–1 Juan Reyes UD 8 Oct 18, 2013 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Jose Iniguez KO 2 (6) 2:56 Aug 23, 2013 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Manuel Rubalcava UD 4 Jun 28, 2013 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
8 Win 6–1–1 Francisco Camacho UD 4 Apr 26, 2013 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
7 Win 5–1–1 Juan Gomez Torres UD 4 Oct 27, 2012 Gimnasio Eufrasio Santana, Tecate, Mexico
6 Win 4–1–1 Juan Sandoval UD 4 Aug 24, 2012 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
5 Win 3–1–1 Jesse Adame TKO 4 (4) 2:09 Mar 31, 2012 Warner Center Marriott, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4 Loss 2–1–1 Takashi Okada SD 4 Jul 22, 2011 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 Alfredo Madrigal UD 4 May 13, 2011 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Jensen Ramirez SD 4 Feb 24, 2011 Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Christian Cruz TKO 1 (4) 0:43 Oct 8, 2010 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  2. ^ ProBoxing-Fans.com (28 May 2015). "Danny Roman steps up vs Christopher Martin, seeks 7th straight win". proboxing-fans.com. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  3. ^ Tha Boxing Voice (28 July 2015). "Roman defeats Noriega to capture NABA title". thaboxingvoice.com. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ Duran, Coyote (24 September 2015). "Daniel Roman to face Erik Ruiz on Friday". ringtv.com. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super-bantamweight champion
September 3, 2017 – November 2019
Regular title until December 9, 2017
Promoted 		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF super-bantamweight champion
April 26, 2019 – January 30, 2020 		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Guillermo Rigondeaux 		WBA super-bantamweight champion
Unified title
November 2019 – January 30, 2020
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