In a stunning turn of events, Ismael Barroso claimed the WBA interim super-lightweight title with a first-round technical knockout victory over Ohara Davies. The fight, which was the co-feature of the #OrtizLawson event, saw the 40-year-old Venezuelan drop Davies twice in the opening round, leading to a stoppage by the referee. Barroso's victory not only improves his record to 25-4-2 with 23 KOs but also positions him as the mandatory challenger for a rematch against Rolando Romero, who is currently out with an injury. This win is particularly redemptive for Barroso, who had previously suffered a controversial loss to Romero, where he had dropped and dominated him before being stopped. Davies, on a seven-fight win streak prior to this match, apologized to his fans following the defeat. The victor is now in line for mandatory positioning.
Ohara Davies apologises to fans after being knocked out in round one by Ismael Barroso overnight. Barroso, 40, now has the WBA βinterimβ super-lightweight belt and so is mandatory for a rematch vs Rolly Romeroβ¦ [π₯ @OharaDavies] https://t.co/G5Nk7FumpW
. @VergilOrtiz TKOs Lawson in rd 1 on quick stoppage, calls out @Tim_Tszyu + Barroso stops Davies in rd 1 for WBA interim 140 belt. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/adRHy148Nc #OrtizLawson @GoldenBoyBoxing @OscarDeLaHoya @makeawar @RGMPROMO @GarciaBoxing https://t.co/xUOYJXTD8u
Ismael Barroso knocks out Ohara Davies in round 1βΌοΈπ₯ #boxing https://t.co/HCeuCoTrfx
Ismael Barroso Stops Ohara Davies In The 1st Rd! Nasty Work! #camjnetwork #OrtizLawson #IsmaelBarroso #Boxing #goldenboypromotionsπ₯π₯π€£ https://t.co/DmjxEnhf4h
Ismael Barroso scored a first round technical knockout over Ohara Davies, improving his record to 25-4-2 (23 KOs). #OrtizLawson https://t.co/aogaxje8Db
Ismael Barroso bulldozes Ohara Davies π² @VergilOrtiz returns to the ring NEXT on https://t.co/FoiaUucafv π₯ #OrtizLawson https://t.co/hy97Fn6dQF
Ismael Barroso earns the WBA interim title in stunning fashion with a first-round TKO victory over Ohara Davies. The 40-year-old Venezuelan floored Davies twice in Round 1 and the Englishman was in no shape to continue when the ref stopped it. Unbelievable.
Ismael Barroso gets sweet revenge after being robbed against Rolli Romero last year and stops Ohara Davies in Round 1. #OrtizLawson
Time for the #OrtizLawson co-feature between Ohara Davies and Ismael Barroso for the WBA's interim 140-pound title. WBA champion Rolando Romero is out with an injury. Victor in line for mandatory positioning. Barroso controversially lost to Romero in May: https://t.co/fGfls04xze
Ohara Davies vs Ismael Barroso this weekend: πΉBarroso was the victim of one of the worst stoppages of all time last year. Barroso had dropped and dominated Romero. Barroso was then stopped, despite landing combinations. πΉOhara is on a seven fight win streak. https://t.co/WiUIcV62j4