WBA super bantamweight champion Danny Roman (25-2-1, 9 KOs) weighed in at 121.6 lbs., while the challenging Gavin McDonnell (20-1-2, 5 KOs) weighed 121.8 lbs. during Friday’s weigh in. The pair square off this Saturday, Oct. 6,from Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
Roman, 28, has been an active world champion since winning the title in a ninth round stoppage of Shun Kubo last September. His clash against England’s McDonnell will be his third since entering the world champion ranks last year.
“I want to fight the best,” said Roman. “Gavin fits the mold of boxers I want to face. He’s highly ranked, talented, and hungry. I can’t wait to get in the ring and show the world what I’m about.”
Danny Roman vs. Gavin McDonnell WBA 122-pound Title, Saturday, Oct. 6 Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Photo: Jason Robles
Danny Roman vs. Gavin McDonnell for Roman’s WBA title streamed LIVE on DAZN USA
Photo: Jason Robles
