Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas – Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs) was shocked, when referee Tony Weeks stepped in to wave off his fight with Rolando 'Rolly' Romero (15-1, 12 KOs) in the ninth round. Romero, who was down in the third round and behind on all…

Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas – Rolando 'Rolly' Romero (15-1, 12 KOs) had to get off the floor to score a controversial stoppage of Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs) in the ninth round, which allowed the once-beaten boxer to capture the vacant WBA super lightweight title. During…

LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero knew the danger involved Saturday night, even if Ismael Barroso looked significantly older than his listed age of 40. After suffering a third-round knockdown, a sometimes-reluctant Romero fought accordingly over the ensuing six rounds. Romero eventually scored a debatable…

LAS VEGAS – Kenneth Sims Jr. literally fought for free in his first fight after suffering the second defeat of his career. Seven fights and almost four years to the day later, Sims moved one step closer Saturday night toward a world title shot. The…

LAS VEGAS – The crowd didn’t appreciate it, but Rances Barthelemy boxed well enough Saturday night to convince two judges that he defeated Omar Juarez. The former junior lightweight and lightweight titleholder defeated the aggressive, game Juarez by majority decision in a 10-round welterweight fight…

LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero might not remain in the 140-pound division too long. Romero made weight comfortably enough for his super lightweight debut Saturday night, but the provocative contender wants pay-per-view fights moving forward. If those opportunities aren’t available in his new division,…

LAS VEGAS – Batyr Akhmedov lost a split decision to Alberto Puello in his last fight and knocked out Ismael Barroso almost five years ago. It is Barroso, though, that has replaced Puello in a fight against Rolando “Rolly” Romero for the vacant WBA super…

Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Follow Us: About Us NEW ISSUE ON DIGITAL+PDF! FREE HAGLER MEMORIAL MAG! Ring TV Weigh-in Alert: Rolando Romero vs. Ismael Barroso and undercard Rolando Romero (left) and Ismael Barroso (right) Photo by Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions 12 May by…

LAS VEGAS – Ismael Barroso has mostly lost when he fought credible contenders. Uzbekistan’s Batyr Akhmedov, who will fight on Barroso’s undercard Saturday night, knocked him out in the ninth round the last time Barroso boxed a top 140-pound opponent. The Venezuelan veteran is 40…