Who are the parents of Rolando Romero?

Last Modified May 2, 2025 07:59 GMT
Rolando Romero Parents
Rolando Romero with father (@rolliesss/IG)

Rolando Romero, also nicknamed the ‘Rolly,’ is an American professional boxer with an impressive boxing record of 16-2. He signed a contract with Floyd Mayweather under Mayweather Promotions in 2016. The 29-year-old was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and started practicing judo at the age of nine. Romero began his professional journey in 2016 and won his first bout with a TKO against David Courtney.

Romero is the former super lightweight champion and held the title from 2023 to March 2024. He lost his lightweight belt to Isaac Cruz with an eight-round TKO. Romero also held the interim lightweight title from 2020 to 2021.

Rolando Romero's Parents

Rolando Romero's parents are Rolando Romero Sr. and Tiffany Romero.

Rolando Romero mother

Tiffany Romero is the mother of Rolando Romero, as per reports.

Rolando Romero father

Rolando Romero Sr. is the father of Rolando Romero. He is a former three-time national champion in his native Cuba, according to FanSided, and attempted to flee Cuba at the age of 27.

“My dad tried to escape originally when he was 27,” Rolando told FanSided in 2020. “They arrested him and put him in prison for two years. They fed him nothing but a spoonful of rice, and at night, a cup of sugar water. They fed him that for a month straight, and he was there for two years.”

Rolando Romero Sister

Angelica Romero is the sister of Rolando Romero. She’s a seven-time national champion in Judo, according to PBC.

FAQs on Rolando Romero Parents

A. Rolando Romero’s boxing record is 16-2.

A. Rolando Romero was born in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A. Rolando Romero Sr and Tiffany Romero are the parents of Rolando Romero.

A. Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero fight will take place on May 2, 4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT.

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