Rolando Romero is an outspoken, yet dangerous fighter who has made a name for himself for his aggressive style in the ring.
Despite losing his impressive undefeated streak to Gervonta Davis in 2022, he bounced back and made an even bigger name for himself.
“Rolly” came back to capture the WBA Super Lightweight championship, although his reign began in contentious circumstances that marred what should have been a career-defining moment
Here is everything you need to know about Rolando Romero, as we answer your most frequently asked questions.
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How old is Rolando Romero?
Rolando Romero was born on October 14, 1995, making him 29 years old as of April 2025. He is known by his nickname “Rolly”, a derivative of his first name.
Rolando Romero’s height, weight and reach
Romero currently stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall, equivalent to 173 cm. He competes in the Super Lightweight division, which has a weight limit of 140lbs. Before his fight with Manuel James, Rolly weighed in at 139.75 lbs.
He has a reach of 68 inches, or 173 cm.
Rolando Romero’s X/Twitter and Instagram accounts
On his Instagram account rolliesss, Romero has accrued an impressive 343,000 followers. Fans can look at promotional posts for his upcoming fights, as well as more personal photos and videos from his life, including training videos.
He does have an X (formerly known as Twitter) account, but it has been abandoned for the past year and half.
Where is Rolando Romero from?
Romero was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and was raised in a “bad area” of downtown Las Vegas. He initially practiced Judo as a child but transitioned to boxing at the age of 12. His goal was to become an Olympic boxer, but Rolly turned professional in December 2016.
Who is Rolando Romero’s dad?
Romero’s father is Rolando Romero Sr, a former Cuban National champion boxer. His dad’s career in boxing heavily influenced Rolly’s decision to switch from Judo, which turned out to be the best move for him.
Rolando Romero’s boxing record
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO |
| 18-2-0 | 13-2 |
Rolando Romero’s net worth
According to various sources, Romero has a net worth of $4 million- $6 million. However, accurate information about his net worth is difficult to find, and those numbers are simply estimates.
Rolando Romero’s next fight
Romero’s next fight will be against Ryan Garcia, as King Ry returned from his one-year suspension from boxing.
Garcia failed a drug test in April 2024, causing his victory over Devin Haney to be chalked off as a no-contest.
With that year now up, he returns for a unique fight in Times Square against Rolly. The bout will be a chance for Garcia to get back to winning ways, although Romero will hope it can catapult him back to the big time with a victory of his own.
Rolando Romero vs Gervonta Davies
Rolly faced Gervonta Davis on May 28, 2022 in arguably the biggest fight of his career. The brash Romero entered the fight 14-0, although Tank had his own 27-0 undefeated record going into the bout.
Sadly, Romero’s confidence about his ability came crashing down in the sixth round, as a crushing left hand sent him into the ropes face-first.
The referee quickly ended the bout, awarding Davis the knockout victory in the spectacular clash at the Barclays Centre.