WBA super lightweight champion Rolly Romero already knows his likely first WBA title challenger. As part of the sanction of Romero-Barroso, the WBA mandated that the winner must face WBA #2 Ohara Davies (25-2, 18 KOs) no later than 120 days after May 13.
Due to the controversial circumstances of Saturday’s fight, it’s possible that Barroso could successfully petition the WBA for an immediate rematch. Barring that, however, it looks like Rolly vs. Davies is in the pipeline.
Rolly must know some people in high places. How these guys with limited amateur pedigree get title fights and or high profile fights with 13 and 14 fights is beyond me.
Yeah Floyd Mayweather is who he knows. Smh
100% correct
I don’t think the fight with Davies happens. I anticipate Rolly relinquishing the belt. Davies brings nothing to the table.
??? What???
The back and forth between Davies and Romero before the fight would be epic and I would probably pick Davies to win the fight.
I am mortified. I am outraged. I am pissed off. Tony Weeks needs to be expelled from boxing, arrested, convicted, and sent to prison for no less than 5 years for FRAUD.
Now back to our situation.
This decision needs to be reversed to a No Decision or No Contest. Then, an automatic rematch needs to be implemented. I expect Barroso to win that. Then, we can see Barroso vs Davies.
As for Rolly? No comment.
At least Weeks let Maidana kick Mayweather’s ass in the 1st fight and didn’t deduct points, to make Mayweather sweat when the scorecards were read.
That first Maidana-Mayweather fight…… Here’s a good way to look at it. If that EXACT fight played out between two contenders on ESPN the “Maidana” fighter absolutely would’ve gotten his hand raised. He battered Floyd around the ring the entire fight!!! Landed WAY harder and meaningful punches and pressed the action. Floyd also wouldn’t let him use his gloves and threatened to pullout of the fight because he’s a bitch!! The gloves were approved by the NSAC, how is Floyd above them by making the rules??? It’s so pathetic.
Lock Up Tony Weeks.
Ban Him For Life.
Even the WWE.
ban tony weeksfrom boxing romero is like a fake boxer tank exposed him the fight should be investigated barreros should be awarded the title this did not help showtime boxing at all i dont even know if a rematch could be sanctioned what a mess maybe they could hold up romeros paycheck barreros is the true champ
If Tony weeks is the ref it won’t matter who he fights he’ll automatically win.
Richard Steele…UHM…I meant Tony Weeks could not have made it more obvious. Let me predict his response if and when he has an interview:
Weeks: “My priority as a referee is the safety of the fighters. During the bout Romero was landing hard, damaging blows that I could feel everytime he landed. Barroso was taking serious damage that is missed by anyone who is not in the ring with them. This is a dangerous sport and I believe I made the right call for the safety if the fighters. It might not be popular but Barroso will have an opportunity to fight again.”
Interesting that neither he or the commission would agree to be interviewed. Plan probably was to make the judges scorecards look legitimate and just have the referee insure the right guy won.
You’re right. I highly doubt there will be a response from them Michael. It’s unfortunate, but these types of endings should not surprise us anymore.
Spot on. Commission has a duty to investigate.
Rolly looked like sh%t in that fight…..
Dammmm his next opponent we need Tony Meeks fired 1st.
Tony Weeks should be downgraded after this fiasco, banned to referee meaningful fights and allowed to referee fights from 8 rounds under
Whatever happened to “In order to be the champion, you have to beat the Champion”? Mayweather sets Rolly up to fight for a VACANT title against a 40 year old to assure him a victory. That plan was in jeopardy so Plan B kicked in which was for the referee to step in at the slightest provocation, which I didn’t even see. That was all thanks to the vast influence of Mayweather Promotions. The only way Barrosso was going to win that fight was by KO or an absolutely inarguable lopsided decision. The Money Team is going to have to do a lot of manipulating if they want to keep Romero on top. Under legit circumstances, he doesn’t hold the title long.
Weeks messed this one up bad! Barroso was up. Now we’ll get a rematch no one is really interested in. Lastly Romero got scared by tank and every lefty from here on out will give Rolly problems.
Why Week stop the the guy was fight back BS.
Rolly’s people will probably fake an injury in training to avoid giving the O.G. Barroso A rematch right away, hold the belt for a year, wait for O.G. To retire, fight a nobody like this champs do this days to defend it and hope for a big money fight in which he will no doubt get destroyed and trashed! What a travesty boxing has turned into!
I would like to see Romero in with someone more immature than he is but such an opponent could be hard to find!!!
Colson, the most immature boxer in the sport is Adrien Broner, so maybe… Lol
Rolly needs to fight Kingry in his next fight and his promoter knows that also. He knows that if Rolly fights anyone else Rolly would easily lose like he was losing last night.
Gotta give it to Rolly tho. Started boxing late in his career, fought some lousy bums, made some noise, fought and made millions against Tank.
he should fight kingry for the most money. unless he needs to do a rematch of his gift stoppage win
Why is nothing being mentioned about the fight with Barroso?
rematch?
Any decent opponent Rolly faces, he is done provided Weeks is not refereeing that fight.
I remember Romero getting an incredible gift decision agains boxer Jackson Marinez. Now this yesterday night. Tony Meeks SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. Romero is a very mediocre boxer and Gervonta Davis proved it when they fought. The WBA has to force a rematch.
Really? Fightnews should be writing about how this man who is not old at 40 by the way, got his life opportunity robbed from him. You guys might need to focus on better analytical writers.
Rolly’s next opponent: WHO CARES … i’d rather watch paint dry
I’d rather watch grass grow than watch Rolly again. Absolutely no doubt Barroso was headed to a clear W12 over the overrated Romero but this extremely shady referee Weeks made sure Romero was gonna get his hand raised. Mayweather likely paid Weeks a few extra $$ to make sure his guy won.
Pathetic to be running around calling himself the GOAT. Castillo 1 and Maidana 1 were absolutely bogus score cards filled out before the fights. This clown should at best be 48-2.
I hold the Mexican special belt, it will be presented to Rolly and then announced a special contender and after he will challenge Canelo,
Please FightNews, stop promoting this 3rd rate canvas back!
He brings in the clicks, so why would fightnews stop?
This was a night of horrible refereing; compare the stoppage in this fight versus the stoppage in the Qazak Style-Steven Butler fight. Alimkanuhly scored three brutal knockdowns in the 2nd round only to have Butler somehow get up on wobbly legs, not knowing which end was up and take more brutal and unnecessary punishment. Each time Butler got up, he was staggering and unable to follow the refs instructions, (a very experienced referee whose name escapes me) yet he somehow allowed the fight to continue. After the 2nd knockdown I thought – We all know what’s going to happen if he allows this to continue, and sure enough it did. Another violent knockdown. That ref too should be investigated on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Rollo, doesn’t deserve shit! He lost a Dec. a while back but the judges saved his 0 now he was getting his ass kicked & the ref. Now saves his 0. Barroso, deserves another chance @ Rollo, & the Title. Showtime needs 2 take care of Barroso, financially!!! Rollo, is all mouth!!!! ️Kid
Who cares!!! This guy is an overhyped amateur with a lisp and a big mouth . Whoever pays for this zero is nuts!
Rolly is nothing more than an MMA boxer. He has no head movement & flat feet. He gets sent into another dimension by Tank and gets a robbery title.
Terrible stoppage! Should be over turned asap!!