Roman Gonzalez moves up to challenge Carlos Cuadras

Roman Gonzalez will attempt to enhance his reputation as a pound-for-pound king by becoming a four-weight world champion when he challenges Carlos Cuadras.

'Chocolatito' (45-0-KO38) will take on the Mexican (35-0-1-KO27) for the WBC world super-flyweight title on September 10 in Los Angeles.

Nicaragua's Gonzalez, who has previously won minimumweight, light-flyweight and flyweight world crowns, said: "I've very happy to challenge Carlos Cuadras for a world title in my fourth weight class.

"It's an honor to return to fight at the Forum in front of the great Los Angeles fight fans."

Cuadras won the title more than two years ago and will be fighting in the US for the second time. He said: "I am excited to fight in the United States for the first time on HBO and at the legendary Forum in front of the great boxing fans in California.

Challenging an undefeated champion in his fourth weight class will be a great test for Roman.

"Roman Gonzalez is a great champion and I have a lot of respect for him. I will prepare myself to be in the best condition of my boxing career to defend my WBC belt."

Promoter Tom Loeffler added: "We're very excited to bring Roman back to the Fabulous Forum in his first main event at the famed venue. Roman has proven with each fight why he is considered to be the No 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

"Challenging an undefeated champion in his fourth weight class will be a great test for Roman and this battle against Cuadras will provide the non-stop action fans have come to expect at his fights."

Gonzalez will be giving away an inch in height and two inches in reach when he faces 'Principe.'