Ephram Romero (1902-1979) was an American professional boxer from

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from 1919 to 1920. He fought in Mexico and the United States.

Professional career

Bert fought Frank Barrieau to a draw in

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. A rematch in

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again went to a draw. In California, he fought Oakland Jimmy Duffy to a draw and also fought Mickey Walker, losing by DQ. He fought Leo Lomski for the Pacific Coast Middleweight Title in

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, Washington. Bert lost by KO. Bert fought Dave Shade in

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, losing by decision. A rematch in

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produced another loss, by KO. Bert fought Tommy White for the Mexican middleweight title in

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, winning by decision. Bert successfully defended his title against Hilario Martinez by winning in Mexico City, Mexico (August 11, 1929). His next fight came against Joe Dundee for the Mexican

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title in Mexico City, Mexico. He lost by decision. Bert fought for the Mexican

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title against Firpo Segura in Mexico City, Mexico and lost by decision.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Colima, Bert American boxers of Mexican descent Boxers from California Middleweight boxers 1902 births 1979 deaths American male boxers People from Whittier, California