Catching up with World Champion Boxer Danny Romero Jr

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Danny Romero used to tell his son, Danny Romero Jr, to throw that jab 10,000 times to get it done one time. Well, the world champion boxer in three different weight classes definitely knows how to get it done. This week, the fighter with 52 fights under his belt joins KRQE Sports Director, Van Tate, to talk about getting into the sport at five years old with Olympic aspirations, the legacy he learned from his father, turning 50 years old, and his business venture in Albuquerque. Learn more about Danny Romero Jr. here.

About Van Tate’s Sports Office

Did you know some of the biggest names making waves in sports have connections to our humble state of New Mexico? Each week catch KRQE Sports Director Van Tate as he sits down with athletes, coaches, and upcoming stars with ties to New Mexico – spotlighting their achievements, what’s going on in their lives, and what’s next in their careers.

Van Tate’s Sports Office is sponsored by Caesars Sportsbook at Route 66 Casino Hotel.

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