Romero, who came into this fight averaging 50 punches thrown per round in fights tracked by CompuBox, only averaged 36 punches thrown per round. White didn’t match his CompuBox average of 57 punches thrown per round, but was the more active fighter, throwing 44 punches per round. White also landed 86 more punches than Romero and scored the fight’s lone knockdown in the closing minute of round three. Romero survived the knockdown, but was badly hurt. White didn’t press for the finish, allowing Romero to work his way back into the fight. Romero fought a more spirited fight after the knockdown, but that didn’t translate to winning rounds. Two judges scored the fight 99-90, and the third judge scored it 100-89- all for White.