Nazarena Romero (born 23 May 1994)[2] is an Argentine professional boxer who has held the WBA interim female super bantamweight title since 2020.

Nazarena Romero
Born (1994-05-23) 23 May 1994 (age 30)
Recreo, Argentina
Other namesLa Capricho
Statistics
Weight(s)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights11
Wins11
Wins by KO5
Losses0

Professional career

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Romero made her professional debut on 20 January 2018, scoring a four-round unanimous decision (UD) victory against Paola Farfan in Catamarca, Argentina.[3]

After compiling a record of 6–0 (3 KOs), she defeated Marianela Ramírez via UD on 12 April 2019, capturing the vacant South American female bantamweight title at the Polideportivo Fray Mamerto Esquiú in Catamarca. Two judges scored the bout 98–92 and the third scored it 97–95.[4][5]

Three fights later she faced Laura Griffa for the vacant FAB and South American female super bantamweight titles on 28 December 2019, at the Club Independiente in Zárate, Argentina. Romero emerged victorious, capturing the vacant titles via UD with the judges' scorecards reading 100–90, 99–91 and 98–92.[6]

Her next fight was scheduled to take place on 20 March 2020, against Julieta Cardoza for the vacant WBA interim female super bantamweight title. However, the event was subsequently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] The bout was eventually rescheduled for 5 December at the Club de Ajedrez in La Calera, Argentina. After Romero unleashed a barrage of punches in the second round, referee Gerardo Poggi stepped in to call a halt to the contest as Cardoza was on her way down to the canvas, awarding Romero her first world title via second-round technical knockout (TKO).[8]

Professional boxing record

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11 fights 11 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
11 Win 11–0   Julieta Cardoza TKO 2 (10), 1:38 5 Dec 2020   Club de Ajedrez, La Calera, Argentina Won vacant WBA interim female super bantamweight title
10 Win 10–0   Laura Soledad Griffa UD 10 28 Dec 2019   Club Independiente, Zárate, Argentina Won vacant FAB and South American female super bantamweight titles
9 Win 9–0   Rosa Maria Caraballo UD 6 11 Oct 2019   Polideportivo Fray Mamerto Esquiú, Catamarca, Argentina
8 Win 8–0   Valeria Jesica Almirón TKO 1 (6) 28 Jun 2019   Club Unión Sportiva, Recreo, Argentina
7 Win 7–0   Marinela Soledad Ramirez UD 10 12 Apr 2019   Polideportivo Fray Mamerto Esquiú, Catamarca, Argentina Won vacant South American female bantamweight title
6 Win 6–0   Rosa Maria Caraballo UD 6 29 Mar 2019   Polideportivo Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Córdoba, Argentina
5 Win 5–0   Elizabeth Britos TKO 4 (6) 19 Oct 2018   Club Unión Sportiva, Recreo, Argentina
4 Win 4–0   Eliana Yamila Cuello TKO 2 (6) 14 Sep 2018   Club Unión Social y Deportivo, Cruz Alta, Argentina
3 Win 3–0   Marianela Soledad Ramirez UD 6 3 Aug 2018   Centro Vecinal Barrio Yofre, Córdoba, Argentina
2 Win 2–0   Elizabeth Britos TKO 1 (4) 22 Jun 2018   Sociedad General Belgrano, Córdoba, Argentina
1 Win 1–0   Paola Farfan UD 4 20 Jan 2018   Polideportivo Fray Mamerto Esquiú, Catamarca, Argentina

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Nazarena Romero". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "WBA Boxer Profile". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Nazarena Romero vs. Paola Farfan". BoxRec. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  4. ^ ""La Joya del Valle", esta noche en el Poli". www.elesquiu.com (in Spanish). 12 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Boxeo de Catamarca - Nazarena, reina Sudamericana". www.boxeodecatamarca.com (in Spanish). 13 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Romero es campeona argentina y sudamericana Supergallo". www.elesquiu.com (in Spanish). 30 December 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Nazarena Romero espera su oportunidad mundialista - El Ancasti". www.elancasti.com.ar (in Spanish). 25 March 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  8. ^ Costa, Carlos (6 December 2020). "Nazarena Romero Stops Cardozo, Claims WBA Interim-Title in Argentina". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorgelina Guanini
South American female bantamweight champion
12 April 2019 – June 2019
Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Laura Soledad Griffa
FAB female super bantamweight champion
28 December 2019 – December 2020
Won world title
South American female super bantamweight champion
28 December 2019 – December 2020
Won world title
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Liliana Palmera
WBA female super bantamweight champion
Interim title

5 December 2020 – present
Incumbent