Quintín Romero

Professional boxing career Quintin Romero Rojas launched his pro boxing career in Antofagasta in 1920, losing his first bout but following with five straight KOs to compile an 11-2-2 record in Chile.

For some years, Abel Bersac worked as his trainer and manager, guiding him to become Chilean heavyweight champion. Next, he scored a knockout of Marcel Nilles in December 1923, in fewer rounds than Georges Carpentier. He called out South American heavyweight champion Luis Ángel Firpo. His reputation grew after Firpo refused to face the champion before leaving South America.

Seeking to follow Firpo's path, he debuted at Madison Square Garden in May 1924, where Iowa's Floyd Johnson, the first American he faced, knocked him out in the seventh round. His loss to Johnson delivered a blow to his world championship aspirations.

He began a losing streak, dropping his next three fights.

The Chilean fought Harry Greb, then the world middleweight champion and a former light heavyweight champion, in May 1925. Weighing 195½ pounds, he lost on points to Greb, who came in at 169½ pounds. His losing streak continued with losses to Young Stribling, Emilio Solomon, and Young Bob Fitzsimmons. in Antofagasta, Chile.

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