ROLANDO ROMERO VS. ISMAEL BARROSO Official Weights

On Saturday, May 13 from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Rolando Romero and No. 1 contender Ismael Barroso will battle for vacant WBA 140-Pound World Title. 

Rolando Romero (14-1, 12 KO's) and Ismael 

Barroso (24-3-2, 22 KO's) are scheduled to battle for the vacant WBA super lightweight title in a Showtime Championship Boxing main event at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Both Romero and Barroso tipped the scale at 139.4 lbs..

Rances Barthelemy (29-2-1, 15 KO's, 1 NC), Havana, Cuba, 142.6 pounds vs. Omar Juarez (14-1, 5 KO's), Brownsville, Texas, 142.2 pounds, 10 rounds, welterweights.

Batyr Akhmedov (9-2, 8 KO's), Oktyabr, Uzbekistan, 138.8 pounds vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. (19-2-1, 7 KO's), Chicago, 139.2 pounds, 12 rounds, WBA super lightweight elimination match.

Bouts airing on Showtime Sports YouTube channel 6:30 p.m. EDT; 3:30 p.m. PDT

Esteuri Suero (12-0, 9 KO's), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 139.2 pounds vs. Starling Castillo (17-1-1, 13 KOs), Quina Sueneo, Dominican Republic, 139.6 pounds, 10 rounds, junior welterweights.

Michael Angeletti (7-0, 6 KO's), Spring, Texas, 118.2 pounds vs. Michell Banquez (20-3, 14 KO's), Caracas, Venezuela, 119.4 pounds, 8 rounds, junior featherweights.

Justin Viloria (1-0, 1 KO), Whittier, California, 127.6 pounds vs. Pedro Pinillo (5-1, 5 KO's), Cali, Colombia, 129.2 pounds, 6 rounds, junior lightweights.

Here are the remainder of the undercard weights.

In a 4-rounds super welterweight contest,

David Whitmire of Washington, DC weighed in at 148.8 lbs. in preparation for his second professional fight against Javier Vargas of McAllen, Texas who weighed in at 150 lbs..  

6-rounds Super Bantamweights 

Angel Barrientes 121.2 lbs. vs. Sharon Carter 122 lbs

6-rounds Super Bantamweights

Chavez Barrientes 121 lbs. vs. Juan Centeno 122 lbs.

4-rounds Super Middleweights

Yojanier Martinez 165.4 lbs. vs. Dario Guerrero - Meneses 165.6 lbs.

ROLANDO ROMERO VS. ISMAEL BARROSO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Rolando Romero and No. 1 Contender Ismael Barroso Battle for Vacant WBA 140-Pound World Title Headlining Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, May 13.

Hard-hitting contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero and No. 1 contender Ismael Barroso previewed their showdown for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title at the final press conference Thursday before they meet in the SHOWTIME main event this Saturday, May 13 from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

 

The press conference also featured fighters competing on the undercard of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast. Action beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT will see former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy duel the all-action Omar “El Relámpago” Juarez in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, and super lightweight contenders Batyr Akhmedov and Kenneth Sims Jr., facing off in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight World Title Eliminator in the telecast opener.

 

Barroso stepped in on less than a month’s notice after Alberto Puello, who previously held the WBA 140-pound title that will be fought for on Saturday night, had been dropped from the main event because of a failed VADA test.

 

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

 

Photos by Esther Lin/SHOWTIME

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas:

 

ROLANDO ROMERO

“I think Barroso is actually a better fighter than Alberto Puello, because he can actually crack. Any time you’re in a fight with a puncher, you know it’s gonna be difficult.

 

“I’m not underestimating him. I know he can hit and he’s a little tricky. He throws a good straight left that comes out of nowhere that he’s been getting guys with. So I’m definitely not underestimating him.

 

“I’m going to make 140-pounds the most popping division in boxing. I see many pay-per-view events and I’m involved in all of them.

 

“The only thing that I learned from the Gervonta Davis fight is that I need to be patient. Patience is everything in life.

 

“Everyone can expect to see ‘Rolly’ with the world title around his waist Saturday night. Every fighter that boxes dreams of becoming world champion, so it would be a dream come true.

 

“All belts mean the same to me. My interim belt meant a lot to me too. I’m just blessed to be in the position to get my hands on another one.

 

“I do like trash talking, but this isn’t a trash talking fight. I have to respect this man next to me. Someone didn’t want to follow all the rules, so I have to be grateful Barroso is here.

 

“This is the beginning of the ‘Rolly’ show again. It’s gonna be fireworks.

 

ISMAEL BARROSO

 

“I’m churning with the same intensity that I had 10 years ago. You’re going to see that hunger and power in the ring. I’m bringing my best.

 

“I’m the number one contender and I got the opportunity that I deserve. I know some people thought they were left behind, but that’s not for me to worry about. ‘Rolly’ is here to take advantage of his opportunity, so good for him.

 

“People who know me, know that I’m a warrior. ‘Rolly’ is a warrior too. So if you’re tuning into this fight on Saturday night, you’re going to see a battle between two fighters who are very eager to become world champion. That means fireworks.

 

“Winning the title would be another blessing and a great source of happiness. It’s something that I’ve strived for my whole career and it would be the culmination of everything that I’ve trained for my entire life.

 

“The lesson I’m here to show is that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall down, you have to keep getting up and battling every single moment. Because dreams can come true. Keep striving for whatever you want, no matter how old you are.”

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION BLACK TIE & SNEAKER GALA

Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson and the Lamar Jackson Entertainment Presents ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION "It’s Okay Knot To Be Okay" Black Tie & Sneaker Gala supporting Mental Health Awareness taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at The Anthem in Washington, DC. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION, INC has developed the inaugural production of "It’s Okay Knot To Be Okay" to promote the public’s awareness of mental health illnesses and disorders along with providing available resources while changing the narrative surrounding mental health and the stigma associated with it.

 

"It’s Okay Knot To Be Okay" Black Tie & Sneaker Gala will be hosted by Comedian & Actor Anthony Anderson (‘BLACK-ISH’ & ‘Law & Order’) in partnership with Lamar Jackson and Lamar Jackson Entertainment. The ‘Edutainment’ experience will feature over 1000 attendees, a VIP Red Carpet reception with a light fare menu and crafted cocktails followed by a ballroom themed three (3) course fine dining affair and an array of performing arts such as live musical performances by national recording artists Songstress 'Tweet', Grammy Award Winning Violinist 'Miri Ben Ari' and Harpist 'Tulani' with house band 'Push Play', an aerial performance, a ballroom boxing exhibition by IOKTBO Founder Joe 'Alley Cat' Diggs & 2x Middle Weight Boxing Champion Keith Holmes, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe will also be honoring DC's Unsung 6 Boxing Champions, a special keynote speaker address and an intimate fireside chat Let's Talk About It with our Celebrity Moderator, Award Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien featuring panelists such as Talk Show Host Terri Long, World Champion Keith Holmes, Tweet, Virginia Tech Victim Foundation Founder Joe Samara (Father of VT Massacre victim Reema Samara), Dr. Eva Trent, Dr. Chandra Reynolds, Charlene Hayling-Williams and others.

Following our opening performances, the principal components of the evening will be three (3) moderated segments that will cover five (5) mental health verticals including PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety and Addiction. Each segment will have a thematic speaker, fireside chat and an awards presentation to mental health organizations, municipal supporters, sponsors and our medical service providers Gold Sponsors CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield & Strategic Partners Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION’s goal is to change the narrative surrounding mental health and inspire people to talk about their lived experience. Thereby, destigmatizing issues not always discussed openly and galvanizing a movement to drive significant cultural, political and policy changes. The Foundation’s mission is to support and provide financial assistance to other mental health organizations, foundations, non-profits and mental health practitioners.

 

WHAT: ‘IT’S OKAY KNOT TO BE OKAY’ BLACK TIE & SNEAKER GALA 

WHEN: SATURDAY | MAY 13, 2023 | 6:30p

WHERE: THE ANTHEM DC | 901 WHARF ST SW | WASHINGTON, DC 20024

For more information about ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION, to purchase tickets to ‘IOKTBO’ Black Tie & Sneaker Gala, to purchase a table or to become an official donor please visit www.ItsOkayKnotToBeOkay.org.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOUNDATION, INC. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization formed to engage in charitable events that are philanthropically entrepreneurial for the benefit of other 501(c)3 organizations to engage, deploy and administer mental health awareness and related programs in the greater community.

Results From Beltway Battles: Four In Washington, DC

Here are the results from the Beltway Battles: Four card presented by Rising Star Promotions, DHH Promotions, and Blue Cork Strategies in association with Events DC and DiBella Entertainment that took place at the Entertainment & Sports Arena Saturday, May 6 in Washington, DC.

(Photos by Daniel Cork)

Main Event presented by Urban Boxing Featherweight – 10 Rounds

Sulaiman Segawa (14-1, 5 KO's) of Silver Spring, Maryland wins by TKO (RD10 2:26) over Misael Lopez (14-3, 5 KO's)of  Denver, Colorado to win the WBC USNBC USA Featherweight Championship

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Co-Main Event presented by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Bantamweight – 6 Rounds Rianna Rios (7-0) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland wins by UD (3x, 60-54) over Cara McLaughlin (1-6) of Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Heavyweight – 4 Rounds presented by City Renewables

Naji “The Afghan Rock” Wali (1-0, 1 KO) of McLean, Virginia wins by TKO (RD3 2:59) over Jerome Allen (1-9-1, 1 KO) of Annapolis, Maryland

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Bantamweight – 8 Rounds Dominique “Dimes” Crowder (15-0, 10 KO's) of Baltimore, Maryland wins by KO (RD1 1:23) over Josue Portales (16-7-1, 7 KOs) of Torreon, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico

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Bantamweight – 6 Rounds Jaqeem “2Sharp” Hutcherson (8-1-1) of Capitol Heights, Maryland wins by UD (3x 59-55) over Jenn Gonzalez (9-18-1, 5 KO's) of Santa Tereza, Nicaragua

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Featherweight – 4 Rounds Ervin “Treypound” Fuller III (3-0, 2 KO's) of Fort Washington, Maryland wins by TKO (RD2 2:25) vs. Antonio Lucaine (0-7) of Mount Vernon, New York

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Welterweight – 6 Rounds Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez (11-18-1, 7 KO's) of Front Royal, Virginia wins by UD (2x 59-55, 60-54) over Lenwood “Mr. Composure” Dozier (10-31-3, 5 KO's) of Washington, DC

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(Exhibition Bouts)

Featherweight - 3 Rounds 

Shakell “The Answer” Daly of Seat Pleasant, Maryland vs. Brient Rodriquez of Kensington, Maryland

Featherweight – 4 Rounds 

Jeffrey “The Fly” Yu of Oakton, Virginia vs. Johnny Paredes of Fort Washington, Maryland