Chocolatito: I Was in The Best Shape, I Have No Excuses!

[Ruthless-RKO]

Román "Chocolatito" González was greeted by a huge, loyal and forever appreciative crowd, at the international airport of Managua, following his stunning defeat against Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, who's the super flyweight supremo.

Gonzalez was knocked out in four rounds at the StubHub Center in Carson, California by Sor Rungvisai. It was not possible for Roman to recover the crown that lost in March in New York, but an Icon's greeting awaited him.

Deputy Mayor of Managua, Enrique Armas, the director of Channel 13, Mauricio Ortega, son of President Daniel Ortega, carried a message of support for "Chocolatito", who'd previously notched 46 victories without defeats, winning four won crowns in 4 divisions, namely minimum, light fly, fly and super fly,

"We want to tell Román that he is still our champion," emotionally stressed Deputy Mayor Armas, in a wonderful, memorable and bitter sweet moment.

"Chocolatito" grateful for the reception, highlighting his affection for the Nicaraguan people.

"I have always given my people many victories, but Saturday I could not find the victory," said Gonzalez. "That's the way it is, that's the boxing world and I have no excuses. I was in the best shape but the most important factor is that I'm in good health."