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Fly P4P King Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez Returns Home July 12

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Managua, Nicaragua; The wait is over... Roman "Chocolatito" has announced live from a press conference in Managua, Nicaragua his anticipated return to the ring on Friday, July 12 alongside manager Carlos Blandon international promoter Felix "Tuto" Zabala Jr of All Star Boxing, Inc. Roman will have the support of his fellow Nicaraguan people for the first time since his championship title run, claiming 5 world titles and dominating the "Fly" divisions in the process, all while traveling on the road.

Gonzalez return to Nicaragua is the biggest boxing event since the legendary Alexis Arguello last fought on the soil in December 18th 1977. The very same Arena were Roman will be fighting is named after the great champion and has a capacity of 15,000+ fans.

5x World Champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez

"I am super happy and excited to be fighting in front of all my family, the Nicaraguan people"

"It will be a dream come true if I can crown myself a 6x champion in 5 different divisions here in Nicaragua"

"For me and my team the greatest all time will always be Alexis Arguello"



Felix "Tuto" Zabala Jr President All Star Boxing, Inc

"The Nicaraguan people will experience a historic night of boxing, I am happy to deliver this along with my partner and mentor Mr. Akihiko Honda of Teiken Promotions"

"We have been diligently working in the country for over 20 years developing boxing in the region and producing world title fights. Roman was always a dream to have and now we are making it reality, This will be a special one"

Carlos Blandon, Roman Gonzalez Manager

"After this inactivity of close to 19 months, It will make for a very interesting fight."

"We expect a positive victory and look forward to a title shot there after and why not at home with the support of his fans"

Five different opponents are on the table for Roman's selection including countries like Mexico, United States, Panama and Phillipines. The historic night labeled "Regreso a Casa" will be held at Alexis Arguello Arena and live on ESPN Knockout July 12 where the fight will be available to millions of households.




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