Controversy Surrounds Rolly Romero's World Title Win Against Ismael Barroso

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Controversy Surrounds Rolly Romero's World Title Win Against Ismael Barroso
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Rolando Romero wins the WBA junior welterweight title after a controversial stoppage by referee Tony Weeks in the ninth round against Ismael Barroso. Romero had been losing the fight and was down on unofficial scorecards. The stoppage was deemed bizarre and inexplicable, with both fighters throwing punches and nothing much landing. Romero now has his sights set on a rematch with Tank or a fight with Ryan Garcia.

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