After an eight-year wait, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada will once again step into the same ring.
The duo first met in Nov. 2012, with Gonzalez claiming a unanimous decision to retain the WBA junior flyweight title. In the years since, both men have gained a ton of experience and championship pedigree, with each fighter near-perfect in their respective bouts in the interim.
Now their paths have converged once again, this time with each sporting super flyweight gold. They'll square off in Dallas on Saturday, with Gonzalez carrying the WBA (Super) super flyweight title and Estrada holding the WBC and The Ring belts.
With each fighter in good form, Saturday's unification bout could be one of the best fights we see all year.
Here's everything you need to know about the fight, plus information on how to watch on pay-per-view.
Chocolatito vs. Estrada fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, March 13
- Coverage: 8 p.m. ET
- Gonzalez vs. Estrada Main event (approx): 11 p.m. ET
The Roman Gonzalez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada 2 fight card takes place on Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Gonzalez and Estrada are expected to make their way to the ring at around 11 p.m. ET, although that depends on how long the earlier fights take.
Where is the Chocolatito vs. Estrada fight?
The event will be staged at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The venue will be fully compliant with the latest COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. It will be the first time Gonzalez and Estrada compete at the venue.
How do I watch Chocolatito vs. Estrada on pay-per-view?
Select major cable providers are offering the fight at a PPV price of $24.99, which also includes a code that provides access to DAZN for 30 days (must be redeemed by March 31). The providers include:
- SaskTel
- Shaw
- Videotron
- and more (check local listings)
Can I watch Chocolatito vs. Estrada on DAZN?
The March 13 card can be seen on DAZN everywhere except for Mexico and Latin America. You can sign up for a subscription here for just $20 for one month (or $12.50 per month if you purchase a one-year subscription for $150).
Fight fans in Canada can instead order the fight on pay-per-view for a fee of $24.99. However, not only will you save money with DAZN, but you'll get access to other live boxing cards in March and April plus a whole lot more.
Roman Gonzalez record and bio
- Nationality: Nicaraguan
- Born: July 16, 1987
- Height: 5-3
- Reach: 64 inches
- Total fights: 52
- Record: 50-2 with 41 knockouts
Juan Francisco Estrada record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: April 14, 1990
- Height: 5-4
- Reach: 66 inches
- Total fights: 44
- Record: 41-3 with 28 knockouts
Chocolatito vs. Estrada odds
- Roman Gonzalez: +125
- Juan Francisco Estrada: -150
- Draw: +1800
(All odds via BetMGM)
BetMGM has Estrada as a slight favourite to avenge his Nov. 2012 loss to Chocolatito. At -150, one must bet $150 dollars to make a return of $100 on a winning bet. Gonzalez, meanwhile, is valued at +125 to win the fight outright. This means a $100 dollar stake would yield a $125 profit, should he emerge victorious.
More Chocolatito vs. Estrada odds
Will the fight go the distance?
- Yes: -250
- No: +175
Method of victory
- Gonzalez by KO/TKO/DQ: +500
- Gonzalez by decision: +225
- Estrada by KO/TKO/DQ: +350
- Estrada by decision: +140
Roman Gonzalez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada 2 fight card
- Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada, rematch, 12 rounds, WBA/WBC junior bantamweight title unification
- Jessica McCaskill vs. Cecilia Braekhus rematch for McCaskill’s WBC/IBF/WBO/WBA Women’s Welterweight Titles
- Hiroto Kyoguchi vs. Axel Vega for Kyoguchi’s WBA Junior Flyweight title
- Austin Williams vs. Aaron Coley; Middleweight
- Otha Jones III vs. Jorge Castaneda; Lightweight
- Raymond Ford vs. Aaron Perez; Featherweight