Ismael Barroso: record, next fight and profile →
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.
By Keith Idec - LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero knew the danger involved, 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 next six rounds. Romero eventually scored a debatable knockdown of his own early in the ninth round and was awarded a controversial technical-knockout victory in a “Showtime Championship Boxing” main event at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero and his trainer would love for him to get another crack at Gervonta Davis. They’re convinced that what he learned in their fight last May 28 would enable Romero to defeat Davis if they fought again. Cromwell Gordon, Romero’s trainer, doesn’t expect the undefeated Davis to take that chance, especially now that
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, Romero claimed
LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero is thankful that the performance-enhancing drug testing process served its purpose prior to his fight Saturday night.
Hall of Fame boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein believes the super lightweight division is “the deepest and most competitive in boxing.” On May 13 six 140 pounders will be featured in a Showtime televised tripleheader. The telecast starts at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST.
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 years old as well.
Romero, Barroso Weights Photos Gallery - Romero vs. Barroso will see hard-hitting Rolando “Rolly’’ Romero battle No. 1 Contender Ismael Barroso for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title on Saturday, May 13 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Esther Lin)
LAS VEGAS – There has been a lot of speculation about Ismael Barroso’s actual age since he appeared at a press conference Thursday at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
By Keith Idec - Critics have understandably doubted what Rolando “Rolly” Romero has done to deserve a 140-pound title shot. The 28-year-old Romero has boxed above the lightweight limit of 135 pounds, but never against anyone resembling a contender. The North Las Vegas native campaigned as a lightweight when he won what were officially super lightweight