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Ángel Lawrence Barrientes vs. Jorge De Jesús Romero, 10 rounds @ super bantamweight

 

Yeah he seemed well in control from the few rounds I caught. BoxRec says Madison is almost twice his age, so that does track.

 

Jorge "El Pupi" De Jesús Romero, in addition to his active pro fighter duties, is a commentator for Spanish language DAZN broadcasts.

His opponent, Ángel Lawrence "AK-47" Barrientes, is nine years younger, six inches taller, and ranked #15 by the WBA - but El Pupi has said they made a horrible mistake cherry-picking him. Let's see.

 

Round 1

De Jesús Romero unable to get past the reach of young Barrientes. De Jesús Romero following, trying low swipes at the body with left hooks or lunging overhand rights at the head stepping in - all falling short. Barrientes is working the jab, moving around the ring. Barrientes loops a few long rights into the side of the head. De Jesús Romero starts to get a few touches in on the body. Body jabs from Barrientes.

10-9 Barrientes

 

Round 2

DJR spends the first two minutes attempting to grind his way in close past the Barrientes jab, and then starts unloading on Barrientes who seems willing to brawl for some reason. Barrientes getting belted with overhands and hooks.

10-9 De Jesús Romero

19-19

 

Barrientes isn't always doing a great job staying tall, or remaining disciplined when he lets his hands go - but he is able to control R3 overall with his stretches of walking De Jesús Romero into his jab. A few power flurries by Barrientes, but they are half rabbit punches, and a bit wild. De Jesús Romero getting in a few body shots in pursuit here and there.

10-9 Barrientes, close

29-28 Barrientes

 

Barrientes kind of switched off mentally in R4.

38-38. Odd rounds to Barrientes; even to Romero.