Omar Niño Romero (born 12 May 1976) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2016. He held the WBC light flyweight title in 2010.

Omar Niño Romero
Born (1976-05-12) 12 May 1976 (age 48)
Other namesGiant Killer
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach64+12 in (164 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins32
Wins by KO13
Losses6
Draws2
No contests1

Professional career

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Known as "Giant Killer", he is the former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, defeating Brian Viloria in a major upset in August 2006 for the title. In his next fight, Niño Romero fought Viloria in a rematch to a majority draw decision and a retention of his title on November 18, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win was marred with controversy, as Niño allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine in his post-fight urinalysis following the bout with Viloria.[1] Ultimately, he was stripped of his title in February 2007,[2] and suspended for nine months and fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission the following month.[3]

He fought Rodel Mayol on February 27, 2010, in Mayol's first defense of the WBC light flyweight title at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The bout ended with a controversial technical draw after three rounds. Despite being knocked down and out, Mayol was able to retain his WBC junior flyweight title. Mayol was hit by Romero with some "low blows.” and followed these punches with a punch to the head.[4]

Professional boxing record

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41 fights 32 wins 6 losses
By knockout 13 4
By decision 18 2
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 32–6–2 (1) Juan Hernández KO 2 (10) 2016-06-11 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
40 Win 32–5–2 (1) Elfego Hernandez Sierra UD 10 (10) 2015-05-30 Atemajac Plaza, Zapopan, Mexico
39 Loss 31–5–2 (1) Brian Viloria TKO 9 (12) 2012-05-13 Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines For WBO flyweight title
38 Win 31–4–2 (1) Javier Marquez Clemente TKO 3 (10) 2012-02-23 Municipio, Tepeji, Mexico
37 Loss 30–4–2 (1) Gilberto Keb Baas MD 12 (12) 2010-11-06 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico Lost WBC light-flyweight title
36 Win 30–3–2 (1) Ronald Barrera RTD 6 (12) 2010-09-04 Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, Mexico Retained WBC light-flyweight title
35 Win 29–3–2 (1) Rodel Mayol UD 12 (12) 2010-06-19 Plaza de Toros, San Juan del Río, Mexico Won WBC light-flyweight title
34 Draw 28–3–2 (1) Rodel Mayol TD 3 (12) 2010-02-27 Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, Mexico For WBC light-flyweight title
33 Win 28–3–1 (1) Juanito Rubillar TD 8 (12) 2009-06-06 Xcaret Park, Cancún, Mexico
32 Win 27–3–1 (1) Sammy Gutiérrez UD 10 (10) 2008-12-06 Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
31 Win 26–3–1 (1) Francisco Soto UD 10 (10) 2008-10-04 Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, Mexico
30 Loss 25–3–1 (1) Juanito Rubillar SD 12 (12) 2008-06-14 Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
29 NC 25–2–1 (1) Brian Viloria ND 12 (12) 2006-11-18 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. WBC light-flyweight title at stake;
Originally ruled a majority draw,
later ruled an NC after Romero failed a drug test
28 Win 25–2–1 Brian Viloria UD 12 (12) 2006-08-10 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC light-flyweight title
27 Win 24–2–1 Martín Zepeda UD 10 (10) 2006-05-19 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
26 Win 23–2–1 Juan de Dios Gomez UD 10 (10) 2005-06-17 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
25 Win 22–2–1 Carlos Bouchan UD 10 (10) 2005-02-25 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
24 Win 21–2–1 Keyri Wong TKO 6 (10) 2004-12-17 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
23 Win 20–2–1 Cruz Molina KO 2 (10) 2004-09-24 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
22 Loss 19–2–1 Juan Alberto Rosas KO 9 (?) 2004-02-21 Tepic, Mexico
21 Win 19–1–1 Salvador Rosales UD 10 (10) 2003-07-12 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
20 Win 18–1–1 Édgar Sosa UD 10 (10) 2002-10-19 Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
19 Draw 17–1–1 Rafael Orozco TD 3 (12) 2002-02-08 Guadalajara, Mexico
18 Win 17–1 Alejandro Sosa TKO 3 (12) 2001-10-19 Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant WBA Fedecaribe light-flyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Javier Angeles KO 1 (10) 2001-06-29 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
16 Win 15–1 Alejandro Padilla KO 2 (?) 1999-12-10 Mexico
15 Loss 14–1 Gilberto Keb Baas KO 5 (?) 1998-09-26 Mexico City, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 Jesus Vargas DQ ? (?) 1998-07-17 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Alejandro Garcia TKO 5 (?) 1998-06-13 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Adrian Nieto TKO 1 (?) 1998-04-11 Mexico City, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Gustavo Andrade PTS 10 (10) 1997-12-05 Guadalajara, Mexico For Yucatán light-flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Gustavo Andrade PTS 6 (6) 1997-08-15 Guadalajara, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Martin Acevedo PTS 8 (8) 1997-03-07 Guadalajara, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Faustino Miranda PTS 6 (6) 1997-01-31 Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Juan Rodriguez KO 2 (?) 1996-10-18 Guadalajara, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Martin Armenta Chaparro TKO 1 (?) 1996-07-12 Guadalajara, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Jorge Arce TKO 1 (?) 1996-06-21 Guadalajara, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Ricardo Barajas PTS 4 (4) 1996-03-01 Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Juan Rodriguez PTS 4 (4) 1996-02-02 Guadalajara, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Gerardo Espinoza PTS 4 (4) 1995-07-07 Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Florentino Garcia KO 1 (4) 1995-05-13 Mexico

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nino fails drug test on Pacquiao-Morales III card". ESPN. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 2011-02-03.
  2. ^ "Nino stripped of WBC title after positive meth test". ESPN. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 2011-02-03.
  3. ^ "Boxer suspended 9 months for positive test". ESPN. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 2011-02-03.
  4. ^ "Rodel Mayol vs. Omar Nino Romero Ruled a Draw". Boxing Scene. 27 February 2010. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBA Fedecaribe
light-flyweight Champion

October 19, 2001 – 2002
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Nerys Espinoza
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light-flyweight champion
August 10, 2006 – February 1, 2007
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Édgar Sosa
Preceded by WBC light-flyweight champion
June 19, 2010 – November 6, 2010
Succeeded by