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Where To Watch The Next Chocolatito Fight

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Where To Watch The Next Chocolatito Fight

Chocolatito Gonzalez fights July 12 at the Alexis Arguello Arena in Managua, Nicaragua, against former WBA world title challenger Rober “El Huracan” Barrera (27-5 17 KO's) in a 10-round battle. How can you watch? The show will stream live on ESPN+, and ESPN Knockout in Latin America.

Chocolatito” lost to Juan Francisco Estrada in December of 2022, in their third clash.

“We are anxious to get back in the ring. This will be a big comeback in my career and I”m grateful it's going to be in front of my Nicaraguan people,” stated the five time world champion Roman Gonzalez.

Rober Barrera is from Monteria, Colombia. His brother Ronald Barrera fought and lost to Chocolatito in Nicaragua, about 10 years ago.

“I'm blessed for the opportunity given to me,” said former title challenger Barrera. “For me this will be revenge of my brother's defeat, who fought Chocolaittio in 2013.”

 

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