Veteran fighter Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez is in action in his native Nicaragua on Friday night.

He comes up against another experienced contender, Colombian Rober Barrera.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Gonzalez vs. Barrera.


When is Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez vs Rober Barrera?

Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday)
Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The ringwalks for Gonzalez vs. Barrera are scheduled for 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK with the event set to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.

What has been said?

“We are anxious to get back in the ring,”

“This will be a big comeback in my career and I’m grateful it’s going to be in front of my Nicaraguan people.”

“I’m blessed for the opportunity given to me,”

“For me, this will be revenge of my brother’s defeat (to) ‘Chocolatito’ in 2013.”

"I feel great I'm on weight and ready for war Friday night"

"We are coming to spoil his homecoming party and even the score."

 

 

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