Ismael Barroso: record, next fight and profile →
Junior welterweight contender Ismael Barroso is hoping for justice after his controversial stoppage loss at the hands of Rolando "Rolly" Romero, which took place earlier this month in Las Vegas.
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza called it a bad stoppage. Lead commentator Al Bernstein is still tweeting about the absurdity of the finish. Champions, former champions, and trainers were universal in their disdain.
LAS VEGAS – Ismael Barroso’s brute strength impressed Rolando “Rolly” Romero. The newly crowned WBA super lightweight champion praised Barroso after his controversial ninth-round, technical-knockout win Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Romero revealed that Barroso is a harder puncher than
LAS VEGAS – Osmiri Fernandez was bewildered by Tony Weeks’ premature stoppage of Ismael Barroso’s fight against Rolando “Rolly” Romero on Saturday night. Barroso’s trainer/manager informed BoxingScene.com after his contender’s controversial ninth-round, technical-
LAS VEGAS – Ismael Barroso obviously wants a rematch with Rolando “Rolly” Romero. The hard-hitting Venezuelan contender clearly deserves a second shot at Romero based on the controversial stoppage of their 140-pound title fight in the ninth round Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Barroso realizes, though, that Romero isn’t likely to agree to a rematch.
LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero had never been hit harder than Ismael Barroso hit him Saturday night. Romero was wary of Barroso’s power prior to their WBA 140-pound title fight at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and repeatedly told reporters that his opponent “can crack.” He learned almost immediately that everything he had heard
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.
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.
Romero, Barroso Fight Photos Gallery - Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas - For the vacant WBA junior welterweight title, 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. (photos by Esther Lin)
Ismael Barroso was busier than Romero, averaging 33 punches thrown per round to Rolando Romero’s 26. Barroso out-landed Romero in six of the nine rounds fought. 29 of the 54 power punches Barroso landed were to Romero’s body. Romero landed 39 power punches.