2015: A Year of Triumph for Román “Chocolatito” González
Román “Chocolatito” González had a great year in 2015. He had two title defenses, although his first fight of the year was a “tune up” because the opponents he had lined up at the beginning of the year backed out.
However, by convincingly defeating Edgar Sosa and later Brian Viloria (both by knockout), being the undercard fight of Gennady Golovkin, he projected himself into the big leagues. New York witnessed his greatness, his forcefulness and versatility.
That is why the Association of Sports Journalists of Nicaragua nominated him as athlete of the year, but there will not be much impediment for him to win the award because by far, he has surpassed what his compatriots have done and brought back the memory of the fans the name of Alexis Arguello, who was also born in Nicaragua.
CMB Press Release
2015 was the year of consecration for the three-time world champion and flyweight monarch of the World Boxing Council, Román “Chocolatito” González (44-0, 38 knockouts). This little knockout artist, who also has exquisite boxing close to perfection, climbed to the top as one of the best in the world.
This Thursday, the Association of Sports Journalists of Nicaragua (ACDN) will have a meeting with the circle of journalists to decide who is the best of 2015, a choice that will not be difficult. There is no one who can overshadow him in the election of the best athlete of the year. Román should win the election unanimously without objections, retaining that recognition he obtained in 2014 in his country.
González is a solid flyweight champion
Román's elegant style, his ability to dodge punches by moving his head and waist, executing long counter combinations, and the power to slowly destroy opponents, has made the Nicaraguan attractive in the cardboards organized by HBO. He starred twice alongside the Kazakh Gennady Golovkin, a formula that will surely be repeated in 2016.
“This year has been very blessed, fighting in the United States projected me a lot,” commented González, who defended his flyweight crown twice, knocking out Mexican Edgar Sosa and Hawaiian Brian Viloria.