Romero Faces Stewart in Glendale on Dec. 5
Undefeated prospect Marco Romero meets Cruse Stewart at Glendale, Arizona, on December 5, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Boxing
Undefeated 16-0 boxer Marco Romero is scheduled to fight Cruse Stewart on December 5, 2026, in Glendale, Arizona. The bout follows Romero's first-round knockout of Braulio Matias Ferreira on October 17 at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
The matchup gives Arizona boxing fans a chance to see a highly ranked, unbeaten prospect in person. Romero's rise through the rankings makes the result a potential marker of his progress.
Romero has 14 knockouts in 16 pro wins and three consecutive opening-round knockouts, while his amateur career included a 130-5 record and 23 U.S. national championships. The fight's scoring format and final result are not yet available.
The players
Marco Romero
Marco Romero is an undefeated, Olathe, Kansas-based professional boxer ranked No. 10 by the WBA and a 23-time U.S. national amateur champion.
Cruse Stewart
Cruse Stewart is the opponent Romero faces in the December 5, 2026, bout in Glendale, Arizona.
The details
Romero, 20, prepared for the bout by sparring and training in Montreal with Osleys Iglesias and Christian Mbilli, and he has not lost in the ring since June 28, 2019. He is based in Olathe, Kansas, and turns 21 on November 21, ahead of the December fight.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Romero knocked out Braulio Matias Ferreira at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
November 21, 2026: Romero turns 21 years old.
December 5, 2026: Romero fights Cruse Stewart in Glendale, Arizona.
Season Trajectory
Romero's No. 10 position in the WBA world ratings places him among the sanctioning body's ranked contenders as he moves toward the December 5 bout. The result could shift how he is positioned among the division's top-ranked fighters.
Fans planning to attend the December 5 card in Glendale can plan around the bout date now that it is set. Romero's unbeaten run and WBA ranking make the fight a reference point for the division's standings.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the December 5 result, since a win would be Romero's next step as he climbs the WBA rankings. Check the bout date early if you plan to attend in Glendale.
What happens next
Romero is scheduled to fight Cruse Stewart on December 5, 2026, in Glendale, Arizona.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FightNews.
