40-yeqr-old “El Tigre” Ismael Barroso (25-4-2, 23 KOs) proved he still has much to give by winning the WBA interim super lightweight title with a first-round demolition of WBA #1 rated Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Barroso was returning after a controversial stoppage loss against Rolly Romero in his previous fight.
“When I started boxing, they told me that I have a lot of power, and with God on my side I have that power,” said Barroso. “When I threw the first punch, I knew I had hurt him. I knew that I had him.
“The public has been calling for the fight with Romero, and I just want to say, I’m right here!”
Congratulations to the guy who was seriously robbed against Rolly Romero. This is delicious. Great Job. A+++.
I was HOPING this would happen.
He made a believer out of me!
That was an unexpected but welcome outcome.
O’hare tought he was going to have a nice walk in the park on OG’s expence! Boyyyyyy, he was wrong! Ol’ OG ain’t playin’! He coming back with a vengence…..to take back what’s his, rolly’s belt! OG deserves a shot, I hope this organizations don’t keep him waiting, he ain’t got much time to spare cause he ain’t getting younger!
I thought Davies was better than this but he was ‘gone’ after that left hand. Great win for Barroso.
Two tanks were destroyed in the blink of an eye by an old but powerful tank.
Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Viva Barroso!
Give him his belts back now!!!
From the 1st left hook that Barroso threw and landed, I can see Davies felt.
I am glad Barroso got a solid win, few more fights and good paydays
I’m so glad to see that he’s NOT going anywhere. Rolly is clearly hiding and trying to hold on to the belt as long as he can. Time for Rolly to come out of hiding or strip him. I really wouldn’t mind seeing Ryan Garcia vs Barroso.