Andy Hiraoka calls out Jose Valenzuela after dispatching Ismael Barroso in nine
Andy Hiraoka scored a significant victory when he ended the challenge of Florida-based Venezuelan cult hero Ismael Barroso after 2:58 of the ninth round.
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Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny make weight ahead of undisputed battle
Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny both made weight ahead of tomorrow’s fight for Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight crown. They cordially shook hands after the customary staredown and will next meet in the ring at the Ariake Arena in Kotu-Ku.
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Naoya Inoue-TJ Doheny undercard set for September 3
The undercard is set for Naoya Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight title defense against TJ Doheny on September 3 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Four-division champion Inoue, 27-0 (24 KOs), is one of the leading fighters in the world while Australia-based Irishman Doheny is 26-4 (20 KOs) and popular in Japan after several underdog victories in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Romero-Cruz Is ‘ Senseless’, According to Frustrated Rivera
Michel Rivera (25-1) is still shaking his head at the upcoming fight between Rolando “Rolly” Romero (15-1) and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (25-2-1).
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Rolly Romero Says Ismael Barroso Hits Harder Than Gervonta Davis “By Far”
The jokes basically wrote themselves when Rolando “Rolly” Romero took on Ismael Barroso. On paper, it looked like an outrageous mismatch. Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) was seemingly in the heart of his prime, incredibly strong, and a whole lot younger than Barroso. The vacant WBA super lightweight title was on the line and
Ohara Davies Says His ‘Oxygen Excuse’ for Loss to Barroso Was Taken Out of Context
Ohara Davies insists his recent controversial remarks were a product of media manipulation. The 140-pound contender from England has been widely ridiculed on social media ever since he uploaded a video a few days ago reflecting on his brutal, first-round knockout loss to Ismael Barroso last weekend in Las Vegas.
Kenneth Sims Pushing For Ismael Barroso: “I Want To Fight The Old Man”
It may have taken him some time, but Kenneth Sims Jr. has finally figured it out. After picking up the second loss of his career against Samuel Teah, Sims has racked up seven consecutive wins.
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Rolly Romero Noncommittal On Ismael Barroso Rematch
Rolando “Rolly” Romero struts around with his WBA lightweight title as proud as ever. But while he's buoyant that it’s in his possession, most are convinced that it shouldn’t be.
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Ohara Davies: If I Can’t Compete with the Best Then I’m Washed Up; Next Fight I’d Like Is Ramirez, Prograis, in Early May
Ohara Davies has no intention of biding his time after suffering arguably the most brutal loss of his career. The 140-pound contender from England came up way short last Saturday night against Ismael Barroso, getting knocked out by the Venezuelan veteran in the opening round of their scheduled 12-round bout at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.
Kenneth Sims’ Promoter To The WBA: Give Us The Fight With Barroso; Been Waiting, Enough’s Enough
If Rolly Romero is going to fight Ryan Garcia or anyone other than Ismael Barroso next, Kenneth Sims Jr. wants his shot at Barroso’s belt. Chicago’s Sims won a WBA elimination match on the undercard when Romero controversially stopped Barroso in the