Albert Romero competed as a welterweight boxer at the 1932 Olympics, but was controversially disqualified in his only match. Born in California to Mexican parents, he learned to box at the Los Angeles Newsboy Club. He signed his first professional contract shortly after his Olympic loss and débuted as a pro on 30 August 1932 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, defeating veteran Herman Rittenhouse by decision. Romero fought for seven years as a professional, losing his final bout by TKO to Ceferino García. He was a top middleweight but never fought for a major title, ending his pro career with 32 wins (15 by KO), 11 losses, and 4 draws. Romero joined the US Army in 1941, serving until 1946, and he later worked as an electrician.
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