Erick Rosa
| Erick Rosa | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Erick Yomer Rosa Pacheco |
| Nickname(s) | Mini-Pacman |
| Weight(s) | Mini flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Born | March 18, 2000 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Wins by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
Erick Yomer Rosa Pacheco (born March 18, 2000) is a Dominican professional boxer who has held the WBA (Regular) mini flyweight title since December 2021.
Professional career[]
Early career[]
Rosa was scheduled to make his professional debut against Oscar Bermudez Salas on October 24, 2020, for the vacant WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino minimumweight titles. Rosa won the fight by unanimous decision, with two of the judges scoring all ten rounds in his favor, while the third judge awarded him a 98-92 scorecard.[1]
Rosa was scheduled to defend his titles against Byron Castellon on December 16, 2020, in his second consecutive main event. The fight was originally set for the undercard of the Wilfredo Méndez and Alexis Diaz title fight. The title fight was later cancelled as Méndez withdrew due to illness the day before the event.[2] Accordingly, Rosa vs. Castellon was announced as the new main event.[3] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 97-93, 98-92 and 99-91.[4]
Rosa was scheduled to make the second defense of his titles against Kenny Cano on March 12, 2021. Rosa justified his role as the favorite,[5] winning the fight by a third-round knockout. It was his first career stoppage victory.[6]
Rosa was scheduled to fight the undefeated Ricardo Astuvilca for the interim WBA minimumweight title on July 21, 2021. Astuvilca was the more experienced fighter coming into the bout, having won a total of 21 professional fights. The fight was scheduled as the co-main event for the Alberto Puello and Jesús Antonio Rubio WBA interim-super lightweight world title fight.[7] Rosa won the interim title with by unanimous decision, with two of the judges awarding him a 117-110 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 114-113 for Rosa. Astuvilca scored the only knockdown of the fight in the fourth round, having dropped Rosa with a left hook, although Rosa claimed he slipped.[8]
On August 25, 2021, the WBA ordered all of its interim titles to be vacated, in an effort to reduce the number of belts within the organization.[9]
WBA Regular mini flyweight champion[]
On September 10, 2021, it was announced that Rosa would challenge WBA (Regular) mini flyweight titlist Vic Saludar. The fight was scheduled for December 9, 2021, at a venue to be determined, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.[10] The fight was later postponed for December 21, 2021, and was held at the Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center.[11] Rosa won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 116-109 and 113-112 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 113-112 for Saludar. Rosa scored knockdowns with a quick left in the third round, as well as with a left hook in the ninth round, while Saludar notched his sole knockdown with a right straight in the tenth round.[12]
Professional boxing record[]
| 5 fights | 5 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Win | 5–0 |  Vic Saludar
|
SD | 12 | 21 Dec 2021 |  Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
Won WBA (Regular) mini flyweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Ricardo Astuvilca
|
UD | 12 | 21 Jul 2021 | Pabellon de Boleibol, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
Won vacant WBA interim mini flyweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 |  Kenny Cano
|
KO | 3 (10), 0:20 | 12 Mar 2021 | Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
Retained WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini flyweight titles |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 |  Byron Castellon
|
UD | 10 | 16 Dec 2020 | Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
Retained WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini flyweight titles |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Oscar Bermudez Salas
|
UD | 10 | 24 Oct 2020 | Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
Won vacant WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini flyweight titles |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ ""Mini Pacman" Erick Rosa Wins in Pro Debut (Santo Domingo)". boxen247.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ O'Hara, Ryan. "Wilfredo Mendez falls ill after weigh-in, title defense against Alexis Diaz canceled on day of fight". ringtv.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "WBO minimumweight title fight canceled". fightnews.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Erick 'Mini Pac-Man' Rosa Outpoints Byron Castellon Over 10 Rounds In Santo Domingo". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Erick Rosa Pacheco versus Kenny Cano breakdown". boxingfulcrum.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Carlos Adames stops Bryan Medina in six on Friday night". ringtv.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Redacción Depor. "¡Gran oportunidad para el 'Cacique'! Ricardo Astuvilca peleará por el título mundial de la AMB el 21 de julio". depor.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Castillo, Elsinio. "Alberto Puello Retains WBA Title, Erick Rosa Captures Gold in Fourth Bout". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. "WBA officially vacates all interim titles". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ Donovan, Jake. "Vic Saludar-Erick Rosa Reach Terms To Avoid Purse Bid For WBA Title Fight, Set For December 9". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ Luarca, Roy. "Saludar risks world title against Pacheco in Dominican Republic". rappler.com. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Songalia, Ryan. "Erick Rosa gets off the canvas, outpoints Vic Saludar in Dominican Republic". ringtv.com. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
External links[]
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Santo Domingo
- Dominican Republic male boxers
- Mini-flyweight boxers
- World mini-flyweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Association champions