Omar Niño Romero


Omar Niño Romero is a Mexican former professional boxer 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 in a major upset in August 2006 for the title. In his next fight, Niño Romero fought Viloria in a rematch to a majority draw decision and a retention of his title on November 18, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win was marred with controversy, as Niño allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine in his post-fight urinalysis 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 on February 27, 2010, in Mayol's first defense of the WBC light flyweight title at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41LossJuan HernándezKO2 2016-06-11Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
40Win32–5–2 Elfego Hernandez SierraUD10 2015-05-30Atemajac Plaza, Zapopan, Mexico
39Loss31–5–2 Brian ViloriaTKO9 2012-05-13Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, PhilippinesFor WBO flyweight title
38Win31–4–2 Javier Marquez ClementeTKO3 2012-02-23Municipio, Tepeji, Mexico
37Loss30–4–2 Gilberto Keb BaasMD12 2010-11-06Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, MexicoLost WBC light-flyweight title
36Win30–3–2 Ronald BarreraRTD6 2010-09-04Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, MexicoRetained WBC light-flyweight title
35Win29–3–2 Rodel MayolUD12 2010-06-19Plaza de Toros, San Juan del Río, MexicoWon WBC light-flyweight title
34Draw28–3–2 Rodel MayolTD3 2010-02-27Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, MexicoFor WBC light-flyweight title
33Win28–3–1 Juanito RubillarTD8 2009-06-06Xcaret Park, Cancún, Mexico
32Win27–3–1 Sammy GutiérrezUD10 2008-12-06Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
31Win26–3–1 Francisco SotoUD10 2008-10-04Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, Mexico
30Loss25–3–1 Juanito RubillarSD12 2008-06-14Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
29NC25–2–1 Brian ViloriaND12 Manny Pacquiao vs. [Erik Morales III|2006-11-18]Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.WBC light-flyweight title at stake;
Originally ruled a majority draw,
later ruled an NC after Romero failed a drug test
28Win25–2–1Brian ViloriaUD12 2006-08-10The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC light-flyweight title
27Win24–2–1Martín ZepedaUD10 2006-05-19Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
26Win23–2–1Juan de Dios GomezUD10 2005-06-17Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
25Win22–2–1Carlos BouchanUD10 2005-02-25Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
24Win21–2–1Keyri WongTKO6 2004-12-17Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
23Win20–2–1Cruz MolinaKO2 2004-09-24Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
22Loss19–2–1Juan Alberto RosasKO9 2004-02-21Tepic, Mexico
21Win19–1–1Salvador RosalesUD10 2003-07-12Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
20Win18–1–1Édgar SosaUD10 2002-10-19Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
19Draw17–1–1Rafael OrozcoTD3 2002-02-08Guadalajara, Mexico
18Win17–1Alejandro SosaTKO3 2001-10-19Guadalajara, MexicoWon vacant WBA Fedecaribe light-flyweight title
17Win16–1Javier AngelesKO1 2001-06-29Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
16Win15–1Alejandro PadillaKO2 1999-12-10Mexico
15Loss14–1Gilberto Keb BaasKO5 1998-09-26Mexico City, Mexico
14Win14–0Jesus VargasDQ? 1998-07-17Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
13Win13–0Alejandro GarciaTKO5 1998-06-13Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
12Win12–0Adrian NietoTKO1 1998-04-11Mexico City, Mexico
11Win11–0Gustavo AndradePTS10 1997-12-05Guadalajara, MexicoFor Yucatán light-flyweight title
10Win10–0Gustavo AndradePTS6 1997-08-15Guadalajara, Mexico
9Win9–0Martin AcevedoPTS8 1997-03-07Guadalajara, Mexico
8Win8–0Faustino MirandaPTS6 1997-01-31Mexico
7Win7–0Juan RodriguezKO2 1996-10-18Guadalajara, Mexico
6Win6–0Martin Armenta ChaparroTKO1 1996-07-12Guadalajara, Mexico
5Win5–0Jorge ArceTKO1 1996-06-21Guadalajara, Mexico
4Win4–0Ricardo BarajasPTS4 1996-03-01Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
3Win3–0Juan RodriguezPTS4 1996-02-02Guadalajara, Mexico
2Win2–0Gerardo EspinozaPTS4 1995-07-07Mexico
1Win1–0Florentino GarciaKO1 1995-05-13Mexico