Omar Niño Romero (born 12 May 1976) is a Mexican former professional

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who competed from 1995 to 2016. He held the WBC light flyweight title in 2010.

Professional career

Known as "Giant Killer", he is the former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, defeating

Brian Viloria Brian Viloria (born November 24, 1980) is a retired American professional boxer of Filipino descent. He is a former unified WBA and WBO flyweight champion, as well as a former WBC and IBF light flyweight champion. His nickname of "The Hawa ...

in a major upset in August 2006 for the title. In his next fight, Niño Romero fought Viloria in a rematch to a

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decision and a retention of his title on November 18, 2006 in

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, Nevada. The win was marred with controversy, as Niño allegedly tested positive for

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in his post-fight

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following the bout with Viloria. Ultimately, he was stripped of his title in February 2007, and suspended for nine months and fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission the following month. He fought

Rodel Mayol Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol (born August 9, 1981 in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines), more commonly known as just Rodel Mayol, is a Filipino former professional boxer and the former WBC Light Flyweight World Champion. Early life Mayol is the e ...

on February 27, 2010, in Mayol's first defense of the WBC light flyweight title at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in

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. 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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Romero, Omar Niño 1976 births Living people Mexican male boxers Boxers from Guadalajara, Jalisco Flyweight boxers World light-flyweight boxing champions World Boxing Council champions Doping cases in boxing Mexican sportspeople in doping cases

Professional career

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