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What significant milestone in Román González's career happened in 2008?

  • He retired

  • He won his first world title

  • He switched weight classes

  • He lost his first fight

Answer

González won his first world title in 2008 when he defeated Carlos Molina for the WBA minimumweight title. He would defend the title six times before moving up in weight to the light flyweight division.
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