{{short description|Dominican boxer}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Erick Rosa |image= |image_size= |caption= |realname=Erick Yomer Rosa Pacheco |birth_date={{Birth date and age|2000|03|18|mf=y}} |birth_place=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |nationality= |nickname=Mini PacMan |weight={{plainlist| *Mini-flyweight *Light-flyweight}} |height=5 ft 3 in |reach=65 in |style=Southpaw |total=10 |wins=9 |KO=2 |losses=1 |draws= |no contests= }}
'''Erick Yomer Rosa Pacheco''' (born March 18, 2000) is a Dominican professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Regular version) mini-flyweight title from 2021 to 2024, and the WBA light-flyweight title from 2024 to 2025.
==Professional career== ===Early career=== Rosa was scheduled to make his professional debut against Oscar Bermudez Salas on October 24, 2020, for the vacant WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino minimumweight titles. Rosa won the fight by unanimous decision, with two of the judges scoring all ten rounds in his favor, while the third judge awarded him a 98-92 scorecard.<ref>{{cite web |title="Mini Pacman" Erick Rosa Wins in Pro Debut (Santo Domingo) |url=https://www.boxen247.com/mini-pacman-erick-rosa-wins-in-pro-debut/ |website=boxen247.com |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref>
Rosa was scheduled to defend his titles against Byron Castellon on December 16, 2020, in his second consecutive main event. The fight was originally set for the undercard of the Wilfredo Méndez and Alexis Diaz title fight. The title fight was later cancelled as Méndez withdrew due to illness the day before the event.<ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Hara |first1=Ryan |title=Wilfredo Mendez falls ill after weigh-in, title defense against Alexis Diaz canceled on day of fight |url=https://www.ringtv.com/615001-wilfredo-mendez-falls-ill-after-weigh-in-title-defense-against-alexis-diaz-canceled-on-day-of-fight/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> Accordingly, Rosa vs. Castellon was announced as the new main event.<ref>{{cite web |title=WBO minimumweight title fight canceled |url=https://fightnews.com/wbo-minimumweight-title-fight-canceled/95925 |website=fightnews.com |date=17 December 2020 |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 97-93, 98-92 and 99-91.<ref>{{cite web |title=Erick 'Mini Pac-Man' Rosa Outpoints Byron Castellon Over 10 Rounds In Santo Domingo |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/erick-mini-pac-man-rosa-outpoints-byron-castellon-over-10-rounds-santo-domingo--154106 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref>
Rosa was scheduled to make the second defense of his titles against Kenny Cano on March 12, 2021. Rosa justified his role as the favorite,<ref>{{cite web |title=Erick Rosa Pacheco versus Kenny Cano breakdown |url=https://boxingfulcrum.com/2021/03/12/erick-rosa-pacheco-versus-kenny-cano-breakdown/ |website=boxingfulcrum.com |date=12 March 2021 |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> winning the fight by a third-round knockout. It was his first career stoppage victory.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Salazar |first1=Francisco |title=Carlos Adames stops Bryan Medina in six on Friday night |url=https://www.ringtv.com/619055-carlos-adames-stops-bryan-medina-in-six-on-friday-night/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref>
Rosa was scheduled to fight the undefeated Ricardo Astuvilca for the interim WBA minimumweight title on July 21, 2021. Astuvilca was the more experienced fighter coming into the bout, having won a total of 21 professional fights. The fight was scheduled as the co-main event for the Alberto Puello and Jesús Antonio Rubio WBA interim-super lightweight world title fight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Redacción Depor |title=¡Gran oportunidad para el 'Cacique'! Ricardo Astuvilca peleará por el título mundial de la AMB el 21 de julio |url=https://depor.com/full-deportes/contacto/boxeo-ricardo-astuvilca-peleara-por-el-titulo-interino-de-la-amb-contra-el-dominicano-erick-rosa-el-21-de-julio-en-republica-dominicana-nczd-noticia/ |website=depor.com |date=July 2021 |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> Rosa won the interim title with by unanimous decision, with two of the judges awarding him a 117-110 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 114-113 for Rosa. Astuvilca scored the only knockdown of the fight in the fourth round, having dropped Rosa with a left hook, although Rosa claimed he slipped.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castillo |first1=Elsinio |title=Alberto Puello Retains WBA Title, Erick Rosa Captures Gold in Fourth Bout |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/alberto-puello-retains-wba-title-erick-rosa-captures-gold-fourth-bout--159297 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref>
On August 25, 2021, the WBA ordered all of its interim titles to be vacated, in an effort to reduce the number of belts within the organization.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=WBA officially vacates all interim titles |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/8/25/22641834/wba-officially-vacates-all-interim-titles-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=25 August 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>
===WBA Regular mini flyweight champion=== ====Rosa vs. Saludar==== On September 10, 2021, it was announced that Rosa would challenge WBA (Regular) mini flyweight titlist Vic Saludar. The fight was scheduled for December 9, 2021, at a venue to be determined, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Vic Saludar-Erick Rosa Reach Terms To Avoid Purse Bid For WBA Title Fight, Set For December 9 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/vic-saludar-erick-rosa-reach-terms-avoid-purse-bid-wba-title-fight-set-december-9--160444 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> The fight was later postponed for December 21, 2021, and was held at the Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Luarca |first1=Roy |title=Saludar risks world title against Pacheco in Dominican Republic |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/victor-saludar-risks-world-title-erick-rosa-pacheco-dominican-republic/ |website=rappler.com |date=19 November 2021 |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> Rosa won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 116–109 and 113–112 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 113–112 for Saludar. Rosa scored knockdowns with a quick left in the third round, as well as with a left hook in the ninth round, while Saludar notched his sole knockdown with a right straight in the tenth round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Erick Rosa gets off the canvas, outpoints Vic Saludar in Dominican Republic |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632456-erick-rosa-gets-off-the-canvas-outpoints-vic-saludar-in-dominican-republic/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=22 December 2021}}</ref>
====Rosa vs. Knockout==== Rosa was expected to make his first WBA Regular title defense against the former WBC Silver minimumweight titleholder Carlos Ortega on July 15, 2022, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Erick Rosa Set For July 15 Title Defense In Santo Domingo; Wants WBA "Super" Champ Next |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/erick-rosa-set-july-15-title-defense-santo-domingo-wants-wba-super-champ-next--167025 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=17 June 2022 |date=16 June 2022}}</ref> The fight was called-off by Rosa's promoter Shuan Boxing only hours before it was supposed to take place. Rosa and his team instead accepted a title unification offer made by the IBF mini flyweight champion Daniel Valladares.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Michael |title=Erick Rosa: "I Accept Valladares' Challenge; We Can Unify Anywhere!" |url=https://3kingsboxing.com/rosa-accepts-challenge-valladares-unify/ |website=3kingsboxing.com |access-date=17 July 2022 |date=15 July 2022}}</ref> On September 30, 2022, Rosa was ordered to face Knockout CP Freshmart in a title consolidation bout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa Strawweight Title Consolidation Fight Ordered By WBA |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-strawweight-title-consolidation-fight-ordered-by-wba--169408 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=1 October 2022 |date=30 September 2022}}</ref> On November 24, it was revealed that the pair had reached terms for a title consolidation bout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa: Terms Reached For WBA Title Bout |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-terms-reached-wba-title-bout--170666 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=24 November 2022 |date=23 November 2022}}</ref> The fight was expected to take place on December 17, 2022, on the undercard of the Frank Martin and Michel Rivera lightweight bout. It was later cancelled, as Knockout wasn't able to enter the United States due to a visa issue. This prompted the WBA to call for a purse bid, which was won by Petchyindee Boxing Promotions with a bid of $140,000. The title fight was booked to take place on March 1, 2023, in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa WBA Title Consolidation Fight Set, March 1 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-wba-title-consolidation-fight-set-march-1--171848 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 January 2023 |date=16 January 2023}}</ref> Rosa and his team were briefly detained by the Thailand immigration officials upon arrival on February 20, due to an issue over the boxer’s visa status.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Erick Rosa, Team Arrive In Thailand, Detained By Immigration; WBA Title Fight With Niyomtrong In Jeopardy |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/erick-rosa-team-arrive-thailand-detained-by-immigration-wba-title-fight-with-niyomtrong-jeopardy--172614 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=20 February 2023}}</ref> Following their release on February 21, Rosa's promoter Belgica Pena announced that they withdrew from the fight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Niyomtrong-Rosa Title Consolidation Bout Canceled; Rosa Remains In Thailand, Unable To Return Home |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/niyomtrong-rosa-title-consolidation-bout-canceled-rosa-remains-thailand-unable-return-home--172639 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=21 February 2023}}</ref>
The sanctioning body once again re-ordered Rosa to face Knockout in a title consolidation bout on March 16, 2023, and gave the two camps until March 28 to come to terms before a purse bid would be called, with a stipulation that the fight must be organized within 45-60 days from the time of the purse bid.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa: WBA Reorders Title Consolidation Bout With Strict Conditions |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-wba-reorders-title-consolidation-bout-with-strict-conditions--173147 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 March 2023 |date=16 March 2023}}</ref> They reached an agreement on March 27.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garcia |first1=Gura |title=Erick 'Mini Pacman' Rosa y Thammanoon Niyomtrong Llegan A Acuerdo Para Pelear |url=https://www.fdbplus.com/erick-mini-pacman-rosa-y-thammanoon-niyomtrong-llegan-a-acuerdo-para-pelear/ |website=fdbplus.com |access-date=28 March 2023 |date=27 March 2023}}</ref> Both sides would later default on this agreement, which forced the sanctioning body to call for a purse to be held on July 21, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa WBA Strawweight Title Fight Heads Back To Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-wba-strawweight-title-fight-heads-back-purse-bid--176059 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=10 August 2023 |date=11 July 2023}}</ref> A week later however, the WBA allowed both Rosa and Knockout to pursue a non-title bout to avoid a lengthy period of inactivity.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Erick Rosa To Take Stay Busy Fight Aug. 25, Then Pursue Title Consolidation With Niyomtrong |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/erick-rosa-take-stay-busy-fight-aug-25-then-pursue-title-consolidation-with-niyomtrong--176259 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=10 August 2023 |date=19 July 2023}}</ref> Rosa faced Orlando Pino on 25 August 2023, who retired from the bout at the end of the eighth round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Erick Rosa Stops Orlando Pino After Eight; Eyes WBA Title Consolidation Bout In Fall |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/erick-rosa-stops-orlando-pino-eight-eyes-wba-title-consolidation-bout-fall--177247 |website=BoxingScene.com |access-date=12 October 2023 |language=en-us |date=26 August 2023}}</ref> Following this victory, the WBA gave Knockout and Rosa three final dates by which a title consolidation bout would have to be held: October 7, October 14 and October 19.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Thammanoon Niyomtrong-Erick Rosa: WBA Title Consolidation Bout Remains In Limbo As Deadline Nears |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/thammanoon-niyomtrong-erick-rosa-wba-title-consolidation-bout-remains-limbo-deadline-nears--178416 |website=BoxingScene.com |access-date=12 October 2023 |language=en-us |date=12 October 2023}}</ref> Rosa vacated the championship after several failed attempts to secure a title consolidation bout.<ref>{{cite web |title=Erick Rosa vacates his WBA world title to move up in class |url=https://britishboxingnews.co.uk/blogs/erick-rosa-vacates-his-wba-world-title-to-move-up-in-class/ |website=britishboxingnews.co.uk |access-date=27 April 2024 |date=16 January 2024}}</ref>
===Light flyweight=== Rosa made his light-flyweight debut against Yudal Reyes in a WBA Gold light-flyweight championship bout. The contest was booked as the main event of a Triller TV broadcast event, which took place at the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte in Santo Domingo on April 5, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Erick Rosa To Campaign At 108, Meets Yudel Reyes On April 5 In Santo Domingo, D.R. |url=https://www.ringtv.com/667134-erick-rosa-to-campaign-at-108-meets-yudel-reyes-on-april-5-in-santo-domingo-d-r/ |website=The Ring |access-date=27 April 2024 |date=26 March 2024}}</ref> Rosa won the fight by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 117–110 and one scorecard of 118–109 in his favor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldera |first1=Julianis |title=Erick Rosas dominó a Yudel Reyes en República Dominicana |url=https://notifight.com/contenido/50597/erick-rosas-domino-a-yudel-reyes-en-republica-dominicana |website=NotiFight |access-date=27 April 2024 |language=es |date=6 April 2024}}</ref>
===WBA Light Flyweight Championship=== ====Rosa vs. Valdez==== Rosa is scheduled to challenge Neider Valdez for the vacant WBA light flyweight title on December 19, 2024 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Neider Valdez vs Erick Rosa set for December in Dominican Republic |url=https://www.fightmag.com/neider-valdez-vs-erick-rosa-set-for-december-in-dominican-republic/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=23 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick |title=Erick Rosa vs Neider Valdez title fight set for December 19th in the Dominican Republic |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/11/22/24303705/erick-rosa-vs-neider-valdez-title-fight-set-december-19-dominican-republic-boxing-news-2024 |work=Bad Left Hook |date=22 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=2 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=7 |dec-losses= }} {|class=wikitable style=text-align:center |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |9–1 |align=left|Luis Enrique De La Mora Beltran |UD |10 |13 Dec 2025 |align=left|{{small|Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |- |9 |{{no2}}Loss |8–1 |align=left|Kyosuke Takami |TKO |10 (12), {{small|2:48}} |30 Jul 2025 |align=left|{{small|Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBA light-flyweight title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Neider Valdez Aguilar |UD |12 |19 Dec 2024 |align=left|{{small|Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBA light-flyweight title}} |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Yudel Reyes |UD |12 |5 Apr 2024 |align=left|{{small|Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBA Gold light-flyweight title}} |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Orlando Pino |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |8 (10) |25 Aug 2023 |align=left|{{small|Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Vic Saludar |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |21 Dec 2021 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title}} |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Ricardo Astuvilca |UD |12 |21 Jul 2021 |align=left|{{small|Pabellon de Boleibol, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBA interim mini-flyweight title}} |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Kenny Cano |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |3 (10), {{small|0:20}} |12 Mar 2021 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini-flyweight titles}} |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Byron Castellon |UD |10 |16 Dec 2020 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini-flyweight titles}} |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Oscar Bermudez Salas |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |24 Oct 2020 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino mini-flyweight titles}} |}
==See also== *List of male boxers *List of southpaw stance boxers *List of world mini-flyweight boxing champions *List of world light-flyweight boxing champions
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=894561}} *[https://box.live/boxers/erick-rosa/ Erick Rosa - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=Regional boxing titles}} |- {{s-vac|last=Leyman Benavides}} {{s-ttl|title=WBA Fedalatin<br>mini-flyweight champion |years=October 24, 2020 – July 21, 2021<br>Won interim title}} {{s-vac}} |- {{s-vac|last=Eliezer Gazo}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC Latino<br>mini-flyweight champion |years=October 24, 2020 – July 21, 2021<br>Won interim title}} {{s-vac|next=Brandon Moreno}} {{s-new}} {{s-ttl|title=WBA Gold<br>light-flyweight champion |years=April 5, 2024 – December 19, 2024<br>Won world title}} {{s-vac}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}} |- {{s-vac|last=Knockout CP Freshmart}} {{s-ttl|title=WBA mini-flyweight champion<br>Interim title |years=July 21 – August 25, 2021<br>Stripped}} {{s-vac}} {{s-bef|before=Vic Saludar}} {{s-ttl|title=WBA mini-flyweight champion<br>Regular title |years=December 21, 2021 – January 15, 2024<br>Vacated}} {{s-aft|after=Ryūsei Matsumoto}} |- {{s-vac|last=Esteban Bermudez|as=Regular champion}} {{s-ttl|title=WBA light-flyweight champion |years=December 19, 2024 – July 30, 2025}} {{s-aft|after=Kyosuke Takami}} {{s-end}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rosa, Erick}} Category:2000 births Category:Living people Category:Dominican Republic male boxers Category:Boxers from Santo Domingo Category:World mini-flyweight boxing champions Category:World light-flyweight boxing champions Category:World Boxing Association champions Category:Southpaw boxers Category:21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen