description Roman Gonzalez vs Juan Francisco Estrada I Overview
This 2012 boxing match was a light flyweight title fight where Nicaraguan champion Roman Gonzalez defended his WBA championship against Mexican challenger Juan Francisco Estrada. Gonzalez won the 12-round contest by unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards. The bout is recognized as a competitive and significant fight in the lower weight divisions, eventually leading to a highly anticipated rematch years later.
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Roman Gonzalez vs Juan Francisco Estrada I ranks #54 of 289 in the Boxing Match ranking, behind Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Duran, ahead of Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton I.
help Roman Gonzalez vs Juan Francisco Estrada I FAQ
What weight was Gonzalez vs Estrada I fought at?
The November 17, 2012 fight was contested at the 108-pound light-flyweight limit. Roman Gonzalez defended his WBA title against Juan Francisco Estrada over 12 rounds.
Why did Estrada move down in weight for the first Gonzalez fight?
Estrada accepted his first world-title opportunity at light flyweight even though he would later become more established in heavier divisions. He has subsequently discussed the difficulty of making 108 pounds for that fight.
Was Gonzalez vs Estrada I as close as their later fights?
Estrada was competitive and pushed a fast pace, but Gonzalez earned a unanimous decision in Los Angeles. Their 2021 super-flyweight rematch was closer and ended with Estrada winning a disputed split decision.
How many times did Chocolatito and Estrada eventually fight?
They completed a trilogy spanning roughly a decade. Gonzalez won the 2012 opener, Estrada won the 2021 rematch, and Estrada took their 2022 third fight by majority decision.
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