Rolando Romero: record, next fight and profile →
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.
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.