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Orlando Romero was born on 13 July, 1959 in Peru, is a Peruvian boxer. Discover Orlando Romero's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 13 July, 1959
Birthday 13 July
Birthplace Trujillo, Peru
Nationality Peruvian

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Orlando Romero Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Orlando Romero height is 5'6" and Weight Lightweight.

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Height 5'6"
Weight Lightweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Orlando Romero Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Orlando Romero worth at the age of 64 years old? Orlando Romero’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Peruvian. We have estimated Orlando Romero's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Boxer

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Timeline

2013

In 2013, he was named "honorary world champion" by the world boxing association during a convention held in Lima, Peru, during which he and Ray Mancini reunited.

1998

In 1998, Romero moved to Spain, where he operates a Peruvian food restaurant.

1989

Romero had another two year lay-off from boxing before returning for one more fight: trying to win the South American Lightweight title, he was knocked out in the second round by Oscar Benavides Muniz on October 31, 1989 in Chile, after which he retired for good.

1987

After a two year lay-off following those two defeats, Romero returned to boxing, meeting Leonidas Asprillas' younger brother, Aquilles Asprilla, for the WBC's regional, Fecarbox title. Asprilla outpointed Romero over twelve rounds on July 17, 1987, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

1985

Romero lost four of his last five fights, all against name opponents: on October 5, 1985, he was defeated by future Julio César Chávez world title challenger Angel Hernandez by a sixth round knockout in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Two months later, on December 3, he lost to another Puerto Rican, Miguel Santana (who challenged Greg Haugen for the IBF's world Lightweight title), losing by a fourth round knockout.

1984

Romero gained some celebrity outside Peru after this bout, with Ring En Español dedicating various articles to the Peruvian boxer. On January 14, 1984, he outpointed former Samuel Serrano world title challenger Benedicto Villablanca over ten rounds in Trujillo. He followed that win with a ten round decision on May 4 over Robert Mullins, who had also boxed Héctor Camacho.

1983

On September 15, 1983, Romero had his first world title try, and his first fight abroad, when he challenged Mancini for the WBA world Lightweight championship, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Romero was attempting to become Peru's first world boxing champion in history. After eight rounds, the fight was close, with one judge (Nicasio Drake), having it a 77-77 tie, while two judges, (Ismael W. Fernandez and Yusaku Yoshida) having Mancini ahead by 77-76 and 79-77, respectively, but Mancini retained the title when he knocked Romero out in the ninth round. Having won 26 bouts in a row, Romero had been inflicted his first defeat as a professional boxer.

1982

Romero had fourteen more victories in a row before challenging Ray Mancini for the WBA world Lightweight title. Among the fighters he beat were Oscar Huertas (twice), Antonio Cruz (against whom Romero retained the Latin American Lightweight title by a twelve round decision on May 17, 1982 in Lima) and Jerome Artis.

1980

On October 22, he had his first bout outside Lima, when he knocked out Carlos Soriano in the second round at Trujillo. After four additional wins, Romero returned to Lima, where he defeated Domingo Gonzalez on April 19, 1980, by a knockout in six rounds, to win the Peruvian national Lightweight title.

1979

Orlando Romero began his professional career as a boxer on February 24, 1979, defeating Rafael Pando by a six round decision in Lima.

1960

Orlando Romero (born March 3, 1960 in Trujillo, Peru) is a former boxer from Peru. Nicknamed "Romerito" he was one of South America's top ranked lightweights during the 1980s.