Sampson Boxing announced the signing of 140-pound knockout puncher Roiman “Flaco de Oro” Villa to a promotional contract. The 26 year-old Villa (21-1, 21 KOs) hails from Baranquita, Venezuela. He started boxing at age six and went on to compile an amateur record of 138-9 and was a five-time national champion. Lewkowicz says United States fans’ first look at the Venezuelan bomber will be announced shortly. Villa first noticed his sensational power as a youngster.  “In the amateurs in Venezuela, I noticed the different effect my punches had compared to the other fighters. I’m gifted with a lot of power. That’s why I fight going forward all the time. I’m always looking for the knockout opportunity.”

 

Villa turned professional in 2015 and has been blasting out his South American competition. His lone trip to Mexico to fight led to him dropping a decision to a Mexican fighter, Marcos Villasana, Jr., and to a desire to find solid promotional representation.

 

“Sampson is a promoter with hard-to-find values,” said Villa. “We are sure that his remarkable experience is critical to my dream of giving boxing fans a real show in the United States and becoming world champion. That’s the reason I’ve worked hard my entire career.”

 

“The boxing world will not know what hit them when Villa makes his US TV debut this year,” said Lewkowicz. “He is an exciting and fearless puncher who can knock out anyone he can hit. His style is made for television and the fans in America are going to love him.”