Rising Kansas boxing star Marco Romero continues to build serious momentum in the super middleweight division after delivering another dominant performance earlier this month.
The unbeaten prospect improved his record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts after defeating veteran upset specialist William Langston by eight-round unanimous decision on March 20. The bout headlined the “All Hustle – No Luck” card promoted by KC Boxing Promotions at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Building.
For Romero, nicknamed “El Tiburón” (The Shark), the win represented the toughest test of his young professional career—and another step toward becoming one of the Midwest’s most promising boxing prospects.
Romero Shows Dominance in First Eight-Round Fight
Despite facing a larger and more experienced opponent, Romero controlled the fight from start to finish, winning every round on the judges’ scorecards.
“I’m a shark (“El Tiburón” means The Shark in Spanish) even in deep water,” Romero said. “and I always persevere. He (Langston) wasn’t a stepover. I’ve always said I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. My job is to win and dominate. I won every round and proved it doesn’t matter about my opponent’s size. He was taller (by 4 inches), more experienced, and at his peak man strength. He had a longer reach and bigger frame than me, but I’m a dog!”
The fight also marked the first time Romero competed beyond four rounds, something the young prospect welcomed as he continues to develop his professional resume.
A Statement Victory Against a Proven Opponent
Langston entered the fight as a respected veteran who had previously pushed unbeaten French prospect Moreno Fendoro to a competitive 10-round decision in Montreal.
Romero’s shutout victory over the same opponent created a clear comparison and reinforced his confidence that he’s ready to take the next step.
“It (Langston’s fights with Romero and Fendoro) is a good gauge about where I’m at,” Romero agreed. “I’m ready for all comers.”
Amateur Star Carrying Success Into the Pros
Romero’s rise comes as little surprise to those familiar with his amateur pedigree.
Before turning professional on June 4, 2024, the Mexican-American standout compiled an impressive 130-5 amateur record.
In fact, Romero hasn’t suffered a loss in the ring in nearly seven years, dating back to a split-decision defeat at the National Junior Olympics in June 2019.
“I want to keep my records intact,” Romero added. “No disrespect to anybody, but I’ve shown I’m 100-percent up to or surpassing other top prospects in my weight class. My performance shows I’m ready to compete at a higher level. Some people were a little worried about my size disadvantage in this fight; I may be a little smaller than some other fighters at 168, but I still run over my opponents!
“This was my second time headlining a show (the other was at his home in Olathe last September). It was an amazing feeling, especially fighting so close to home. It was surreal; extra motivating because the small venue sounded like it was MGM Grand with all my family and friends there supporting me loudly as I walked to the ring.”
What’s Next for the Undefeated Prospect?
Romero’s next fight is tentatively scheduled for May 20 in Kansas City, Missouri, where he is expected to compete in another eight-round bout.
If everything goes according to plan, Romero’s team hopes he will be fighting in 10-round contests and potentially challenging for a title before the end of 2026.
His veteran manager and trainer John Brown believes the young prospect’s careful development will pay off long term.
“Marco just fought a guy and went 8 rounds. He really never got hit with a solid shot, which keeps his brain safe and low mileage,” Brown said. “There is always room for improvement and we are going to give Marco enough time to achieve his full potential. Thankfully, pro boxing seems to be back on track and most of the promotional companies are strongly interested in this quality young man. We are not in a hurry and will eventually partner with those that parallel our vision for Marco.”
With his undefeated record intact and momentum building, Romero appears poised to become one of the next breakout prospects in American boxing.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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