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Who won the boxing last night? Rolly Romero vs. Ismael Barroso

Who won the boxing last night? Rolly Romero vs. Ismael BarrosoEsther Lin/SHOWTIME

Rolly Romero became world champion for the first time in his career when he beat Ismael Barroso for the WBA super lightweight belt.

The former lightweight moved past his defeat to Gervonta 'Tank' Davis to stop his opponent in controversial circumstances in the ninth round.

Many observers believed the two were going toe to toe when the referee called off the fight in Romero's favour.

After the fight, Romero said he would be keen on a Tank rematch, but suggested Ryan Garcia would be a bigger fight.

Here's everything you need to know ahead about the Rolly Romero vs. Ismael Barroso card.

Romero vs. Barroso card

  • Rolando Romero bt. Ismael Barroso; Super lightweight
  • Botirzhon Akhmedov lost to Kenneth Sims Jr; Super lightweight
  • Rances Barthelemy bt. Omar Juarez; Super lightweight
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