Romero TKO 9 Barroso: One Of The Worst Premature Stoppages In Recent World Title Fight History?

Romero TKO 9 Barroso: One Of The Worst Premature Stoppages In Recent World Title Fight History?

Another big (ish) world title fight, another controversy. So it continues to go in boxing. This morning, in all likelihood were it not for one of the worst calls, one of the most shockingly premature stoppage calls of recent years, 40 year old Ismael Barroso would be waking up as a new world champion.… read more “Romero TKO 9 Barroso: One Of The Worst Premature Stoppages In Recent World Title Fight History?”

Results: Romero vs Barroso Fight Outcome & Reactions

Results: Romero vs Barroso Fight Outcome & Reactions

Las Vegas native Rolando “Rolly’’ Romero secured a ninth-round TKO against top contender Ismael Barroso. Despite being behind on all three judges’ scorecards, Romero claimed the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title on Saturday, live on SHOWTIME, from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.… read more “Results: Romero vs Barroso Fight Outcome & Reactions”

Ismael Barroso on Rolly Romero: “He knows I can take him down with one punch”

Ismael Barroso on Rolly Romero: "He knows I can take him down with one punch"

Ismael Barroso (24-3-2, 22 KOs) says he’s going to take advantage of Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero (14-1, 12 KOs) and make him pay for his “carelessness” he shows inside the ring on Saturday night in their battle for the vacant WBA light welterweight title at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.… read more “Ismael Barroso on Rolly Romero: “He knows I can take him down with one punch””