Roman Gonzalez Sees No End in Sight to Legendary Boxing Career

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GLENDALE, Ariz.—In a quiet ballroom, with a handful of cameramen still packing up equipment around him, Roman Gonzalez slouches in a straight back chair. This is the side of Gonzalez rarely seen. Quiet. Contemplative. Emotional, even. In the ring, Gonzalez—better known in boxing as Chocolatito—remains one of the sport’s fiercest warriors, an indefatigable puncher with head-snapping power. Outside, he is reserved, not uncomfortable with the spotlight as much as he is indifferent to it. His eyes light up when discussing his family. They water when the subject turns to his childhood here, Alexis Arguello.

“I still watch his fights,” says Gonzalez. “I like to think when I fight I’m continuing his legacy.”