Yoel Romero reveals father didn’t want him to take up boxing

Yoel Romero ’s father was concerned about him getting hurt in boxing. Still an athletic specimen at 48, Romero has made a career in bare-knuckle boxing since his most recent MMA bout in February 2024. However, the former UFC title challenger recently revealed that his father never wanted him to try boxing, even though he loved it.

Romero’s father was concerned about the potential damage his son could suffer in boxing. However. “Soldier of God” went to try his hand at pugilism regardless.

Difference in Opinion “I wanted to try boxing, but my father said no,” Romero told Red Corner MMA. “He said, ‘I don’t want you to do boxing because it’s very hard. Punches in the face, punches in the head.

’ He told me many times, ‘Son, you don’t need to do this. ’ I said, ‘Dad, I love boxing. ’ When I see bareknuckles, I see it like boxing.