Two separate world title telecasts to look forward to on Saturday:
Showtime: Popular super lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero (14-1, 12 KOs) takes on WBA #1 rated Ismael Barroso for the WBA interim title inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Romero is moving up a division and coming off a loss to Gervonta “Tank” Davis twelve months ago. The 40-year-old Barroso is the mandatory challenger to the WBA 140-pound crown.
The undercard features additional super lightweight action as former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy (29-2-1, 15 KOs) faces Omar Juarez (14-1, 5 KOs) in a ten-round clash and Batyr Akhmedov (9-2, 8 KOs) faces Kenneth Sims Jr. (19-2, 7 KOs).
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ESPN: Undefeated WBO middleweight champion Janikbek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (13-0, 8 KOs) will defend his world title against Steven Butler (32-3-1, 26 KOs) at Stockton Arena in Stockton, California.
In the co-feature, former two-time world title challenger Jason “Mayhem” Moloney (25-2, 19 KOs) will face big-punching Vincent Astrolabio (18-3, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBO bantamweight title.
Romero vs Barroso for INTERIM WBA belt…. (Interim belts returing gain?)
Rolly against a 40 year old? whats next?
Rolly against a 50 year old…
I thought they had stripped Puello and Romero – Barroso was for the full title. I guess they’re doing the interim title in case they do end up stripping him, but they have to know that anytime the WBA is associated with “interim”, people kinda get sick (and for good reason).
For me the potential fight of the week is Moloney – Astrolabio and I always look forward to seeing Kenneth Sims Jr as well.
I know people are going to disregard Ismael Barroso because of his age, but the guy has sparked some decent fighters, like out cold.
He has fight changing power, and I hope Rolly has addressed his defensive weaknesses because if he gets caught, he could be going out on his back.
I believe Carbon 14 dating should be used to estimate the age of Barroso. If Romero can’t win this fight, he better forget big paydays against the top guys at 140
Moloney vs Astrolabio is a very explosive fight where both guys have power, not only Astrolabio and they are not afraid to trade. I go with Astrolabio by 10 round KOT in a fan friendly encounter
So if Rolly wins, does this mean we are likely to see a Rolly Romero vs Ryan Garcia fight before the end of the year? That would be a heck of a fight.
No, they are very close friends, but a fight against Jose Zepeda or Liam Paro could happen because I don’t think Jose Ramirez will accept the purse against him
PBC has another champion at 140, Subriel Matias. Maybe Matias – Romero unification.
That would be an interesting fight. I think Matias would be too big , strong, and experienced than Rolly.
Let see how well Rolly can do against Barroso
Exactly what I think is going to happen Ryan vs Rolly would be entertaining…but Rolly can’t underestimate Barroso
If it goes down like that, then I see
The possible scenarios if Teo wins against Taylor he will target the winner of Ryan vs Rolly next
Why we talking about Rolly Romero like he’s good or something? He’s average at best, and he is who he is…no defense, chin up in the air style. He and Ryan Garcia (both Tank KO victims) will be a great fight, if you like mediocre fighters.
I like fights no matter what, whether its an elite level fight or a street fight
I like the the energy of 2 people who go at it mano a mano lets the fist fly your ability to fight against mine
Rolly is average but anybody that walks in that laces them up and battles in the ring I respect, I might not like some matches but I will tune in
Rolly fighting for an interim belt and is not even ranked wow what a suprise another garbage fight and Garbage fake title
“Popular” is a strong word to describe Rolly, more like loudmouth that should be more humble after Tank whooped his ass seems more appropriate
Looking forward to seeing Kenneth Sims. He was a one time can’t miss prospect who missed.