Omar Niño Romero

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Niño and the second or maternal family name is Romero.

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 49) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Other names	Giant Killer
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light flyweight Flyweight
Height	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach	64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	41
Wins	32
Wins by KO	13
Losses	6
Draws	2
No contests	1

Professional career

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

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

• List of Mexican boxing world champions
• List of world light-flyweight boxing champions