"It's a blessing in my life, everything that happened this year, which was successful. This recognition gives me the courage and strength to continue training more in the gym. I have the support of my family, of my people and motivates me to do better," Gonzalez said.

Triple world champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, was honored when boxing legend Roberto "Manos de Piedra" Duran presented him with the award recognizing him as the 2014 Best Professional Athlete of the Year. The honor was unanimously voted on by the Sports Writers Association of Nicaragua at the Holiday Inn hotel. Duran was the guest of honor at the yearly gala.

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[QUOTE=kidaguilar;15343800]dude had a boxing career for 27 years and is 63 years old of course he looks old.[/QUOTE] Of course, but it was the automobile wreck that made him old and ended his boxing career. By the way, with no…

[QUOTE=Mr.Daddy;15343647]What his 119 fights could not do one car wreck did; Roberto grew old.[/QUOTE] There's a lot of truth to that statement, after that car wreck he definitely grew old. But before the wreck he was still pretty competitive with…

He feels safe in Duran's strong arms, but he can't run from Raymi forever.

Chocolatito is on his way on becoming the next great Latin American Champion!Viva Duran!

[QUOTE=Mr.Daddy;15343647]What his 119 fights could not do one car wreck did; Roberto grew old.[/QUOTE] dude had a boxing career for 27 years and is 63 years old of course he looks old.