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Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Daniel Roman: date, time, how to watch, background

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Daniel Roman: date, time, how to watch, background.

Stephen Fulton Jr. will defend his 122-pound belts against former unified champion Daniel Roman on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Stephen Fulton Jr. (20-0, 8 KOs) vs. Daniel Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs)

  • Date: Saturday, June 4
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: The Armory, Minneapolis
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Junior featherweight (122 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Fulton 5-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Fulton UD
  • Background: Fulton is one of the most-talented all-around fighters in the business but he struggled in his last fight, a majority-decision victory over the relentlessly aggressive Brandon Figueroa in a title-unification bout this past November. Some believe Figueroa deserved the victory. In the end, it was the resourceful Fulton who emerged victorious and a unified champion. Roman is a technician, which is more or less the oppositive style to Figueroa. However, he is so skillful that Fulton could again face a serious threat. Roman lost two 122-pound titles by a majority decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020, a fight in which many believe Roman did more than enough to win. The setback ended his winning streak at 19 fights. He got right back to work, easily outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco (in May of last year) to earn the chance to become a unified champion again. Fulton is in his prime at 27. Roman is 32.

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Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Daniel Roman: date, time, how to watch, background

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Daniel Roman: date, time, how to watch, background.

Stephen Fulton Jr. will defend his 122-pound belts against former unified champion Daniel Roman on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Stephen Fulton Jr. (20-0, 8 KOs) vs. Daniel Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs)

  • Date: Saturday, June 4
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: The Armory, Minneapolis
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Junior featherweight (122 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Fulton 5-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Fulton UD
  • Background: Fulton is one of the most-talented all-around fighters in the business but he struggled in his last fight, a majority-decision victory over the relentlessly aggressive Brandon Figueroa in a title-unification bout this past November. Some believe Figueroa deserved the victory. In the end, it was the resourceful Fulton who emerged victorious and a unified champion. Roman is a technician, which is more or less the oppositive style to Figueroa. However, he is so skillful that Fulton could again face a serious threat. Roman lost two 122-pound titles by a majority decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020, a fight in which many believe Roman did more than enough to win. The setback ended his winning streak at 19 fights. He got right back to work, easily outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco (in May of last year) to earn the chance to become a unified champion again. Fulton is in his prime at 27. Roman is 32.

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Daniel Roman relishes ‘ultimate’ opportunity against Stephen Fulton

Daniel Roman said he relishes the ‘ultimate’ opportunity to face unified 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton on Saturday.

Daniel Roman knew he’d get another chance eventually.

The former 122-pound titleholder lost two belts to former amateur star Murodjon Akhmadaliev by a close-as-it-gets decision in January 2020, a heartbreaking setback that was followed by his inability to get an immediate rematch.

Two victories – over Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco – and two years later, Roman has an opportunity to regain his status and then some: He challenges unbeaten two-belt champion Stephen Fulton on Saturday night at The Armory in Minneapolis (Showtime).

“It’s a crazy thing,” Roman told Boxing Junkie, referring to the depths of losing his belts to Akmadaliev and then getting the opportunity of his life. “That’s why you have to stay in the gym all the time, to be ready for this kind of opportunity. It doesn’t come twice.

“You have to take advantage of it now that you have the chance.”

Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs) already has had an impressive career.

The polished technician from Los Angeles had two losses and one draw in first 11 fights but then won 19 in a row, including a series of victories over fellow contenders and his run as a titleholder.

Hardcore fans know that Roman is an excellent boxer but he hasn’t been the kind of fighter who makes waves, as Fulton has.

That’s why the fight on Saturday night is so important for Roman. If he can take down a champion of Fulton’s caliber on such a large stage, even if it’s by a decision, fans will have no choice but take notice.

“It depends on what people are more attracted to,” he said. “Everybody loves a knockout, everybody loves seeing that. And some fighters talk a lot. I hardly talk. Maybe that’s why people don’t pay attention to me.

“Could this fight change that? Yes. He’s that type of fighter. People will be tuning in that night. He’s considered the best in the division.”

Now all he has to do is win, which won’t be easy.

Brandon Figueroa gave Fulton hell in November before losing a disputed majority decision and his title but Figueroa and Roman have different styles. The former is a relentless pressure fighter, the latter a boxer.

So in this fight it’s boxer vs. boxer, although both of them are more versatile that pure technicians.

“My style is different from Figueroa’s but I can do a little bit of everything, as well,” he said. “I can make adjustments during the fight, putting on pressure, staying in the pocket, anything that works to my benefit. It’s going to come down to who makes the right adjustments that night.

“… I have to say: This is the ultimate fight, going against the unified champion. I’m finally getting a chance after two years.”

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Daniel Roman relishes ‘ultimate’ opportunity against Stephen Fulton

Daniel Roman said he relishes the ‘ultimate’ opportunity to face unified 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton on Saturday.

Daniel Roman knew he’d get another chance eventually.

The former 122-pound titleholder lost two belts to former amateur star Murodjon Akhmadaliev by a close-as-it-gets decision in January 2020, a heartbreaking setback that was followed by his inability to get an immediate rematch.

Two victories – over Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco – and two years later, Roman has an opportunity to regain his status and then some: He challenges unbeaten two-belt champion Stephen Fulton on Saturday night at The Armory in Minneapolis (Showtime).

“It’s a crazy thing,” Roman told Boxing Junkie, referring to the depths of losing his belts to Akmadaliev and then getting the opportunity of his life. “That’s why you have to stay in the gym all the time, to be ready for this kind of opportunity. It doesn’t come twice.

“You have to take advantage of it now that you have the chance.”

Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs) already has had an impressive career.

The polished technician from Los Angeles had two losses and one draw in first 11 fights but then won 19 in a row, including a series of victories over fellow contenders and his run as a titleholder.

Hardcore fans know that Roman is an excellent boxer but he hasn’t been the kind of fighter who makes waves, as Fulton has.

That’s why the fight on Saturday night is so important for Roman. If he can take down a champion of Fulton’s caliber on such a large stage, even if it’s by a decision, fans will have no choice but take notice.

“It depends on what people are more attracted to,” he said. “Everybody loves a knockout, everybody loves seeing that. And some fighters talk a lot. I hardly talk. Maybe that’s why people don’t pay attention to me.

“Could this fight change that? Yes. He’s that type of fighter. People will be tuning in that night. He’s considered the best in the division.”

Now all he has to do is win, which won’t be easy.

Brandon Figueroa gave Fulton hell in November before losing a disputed majority decision and his title but Figueroa and Roman have different styles. The former is a relentless pressure fighter, the latter a boxer.

So in this fight it’s boxer vs. boxer, although both of them are more versatile that pure technicians.

“My style is different from Figueroa’s but I can do a little bit of everything, as well,” he said. “I can make adjustments during the fight, putting on pressure, staying in the pocket, anything that works to my benefit. It’s going to come down to who makes the right adjustments that night.

“… I have to say: This is the ultimate fight, going against the unified champion. I’m finally getting a chance after two years.”

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Fight Week: Kambosos vs. Haney, Fulton vs. Roman highlight big weekend

Fight Week: George Kambosos vs. Devin Haney and Stephen Fulton vs. Daniel Roman highlight big weekend of boxing.

FIGHT WEEK

George Kambosos Jr. will defend his undisputed 135-pound championship against Devin Haney in Australia. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Stephen Fulton Jr. will defend his belts against Daniel Roman.

George Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KOs) vs. Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, June 4 (June 5 in Australia)
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
  • TV/Stream: ESPN
  • Division: Lightweight (135 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Kambosos’ undisputed championship
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: Kambosos Honorable Mention
  • Odds: Haney 1½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jason Moloney vs. Aston Palicte, bantamweights; Junior Fa vs. Lucas Browne, heavyweights
  • Prediction: Haney UD
  • Background: This is one of the best-possible matchups in the 135-pound division. Kambosos is coming off the victory of his life, a split decision over previously unbeaten and favored Teofimo Lopez to win all four major titles and become king of the division this past November. Kambosos, 28, is a rugged boxer-puncher who will have the advantage of fighting on his home soil, although he’s from Sydney. The globetrotter hasn’t fought in Australia since 2017, eight fights ago. Haney has already had several high-profile fights but this is an enormous opportunity for him. The native of San Francisco has convincingly outpointed in succession Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jorge Linares and Joseph Diaz Jr., an impressive run. The Diaz fight took place in December. Haney is only 23 but has more experience than Kambosos when you add up amateur and pro fights, a reported 173 to 120. He also has a deeper pro resume. And Haney is probably the more skillful of the two, which is why he’s a slight favorite. The WBC designates Haney as its lightweight champion but Boxing Junkie recognizes Kambosos, the “franchise” beltholder, as the true champ.

 

Stephen Fulton Jr. (20-0, 8 KOs) vs. Daniel Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, June 4
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: The Armory, Minneapolis
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Junior featherweight (122 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Fulton 5-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Fulton UD
  • Background: Fulton is one of the most-talented all-around fighters in the business but he struggled in his last fight, a majority-decision victory over the relentlessly aggressive Brandon Figueroa in a title-unification bout this past November. Some believe Figueroa deserved the victory. In the end, it was the resourceful Fulton who emerged victorious and a unified champion. Roman is a technician, which is more or less the oppositive style to Figueroa. However, he is so skillful that Fulton could again face a serious threat. Roman lost two 122-pound titles by a majority decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020, a fight in which many believe Roman did more than enough to win. The setback ended his winning streak at 19 fights. He got right back to work, easily outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco (in May of last year) to earn the chance to become a unified champion again. Fulton is in his prime at 27. Roman is 32.

 

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY

  • Juan Avila Medina vs. Gerardo Contreras Gonzalez, junior welterweights, Costa Mesa, California (FITE).
  • Luis Torres vs. Irving Castillo, lightweights, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico (UFC Fight Pass).

FRIDAY

  • Kevin Piedrahita vs. Ernesto Murillo Alcantar, junior lightweights, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico (beIN Sports).
  • Erik Morales vs. Jorge Arce, exhibition, Zacatecas, Mexico.

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Fight Week: Kambosos vs. Haney, Fulton vs. Roman highlight big weekend

Fight Week: George Kambosos vs. Devin Haney and Stephen Fulton vs. Daniel Roman highlight big weekend of boxing.

FIGHT WEEK

George Kambosos Jr. will defend his undisputed 135-pound championship against Devin Haney in Australia. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Stephen Fulton Jr. will defend his belts against Daniel Roman.

George Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KOs) vs. Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, June 4 (June 5 in Australia)
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
  • TV/Stream: ESPN
  • Division: Lightweight (135 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Kambosos’ undisputed championship
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: Kambosos Honorable Mention
  • Odds: Haney 1½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jason Moloney vs. Aston Palicte, bantamweights; Junior Fa vs. Lucas Browne, heavyweights
  • Prediction: Haney UD
  • Background: This is one of the best-possible matchups in the 135-pound division. Kambosos is coming off the victory of his life, a split decision over previously unbeaten and favored Teofimo Lopez to win all four major titles and become king of the division this past November. Kambosos, 28, is a rugged boxer-puncher who will have the advantage of fighting on his home soil, although he’s from Sydney. The globetrotter hasn’t fought in Australia since 2017, eight fights ago. Haney has already had several high-profile fights but this is an enormous opportunity for him. The native of San Francisco has convincingly outpointed in succession Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jorge Linares and Joseph Diaz Jr., an impressive run. The Diaz fight took place in December. Haney is only 23 but has more experience than Kambosos when you add up amateur and pro fights, a reported 173 to 120. He also has a deeper pro resume. And Haney is probably the more skillful of the two, which is why he’s a slight favorite. The WBC designates Haney as its lightweight champion but Boxing Junkie recognizes Kambosos, the “franchise” beltholder, as the true champ.

 

Stephen Fulton Jr. (20-0, 8 KOs) vs. Daniel Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, June 4
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: The Armory, Minneapolis
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Junior featherweight (122 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Fulton 5-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Fulton UD
  • Background: Fulton is one of the most-talented all-around fighters in the business but he struggled in his last fight, a majority-decision victory over the relentlessly aggressive Brandon Figueroa in a title-unification bout this past November. Some believe Figueroa deserved the victory. In the end, it was the resourceful Fulton who emerged victorious and a unified champion. Roman is a technician, which is more or less the oppositive style to Figueroa. However, he is so skillful that Fulton could again face a serious threat. Roman lost two 122-pound titles by a majority decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020, a fight in which many believe Roman did more than enough to win. The setback ended his winning streak at 19 fights. He got right back to work, easily outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Franco (in May of last year) to earn the chance to become a unified champion again. Fulton is in his prime at 27. Roman is 32.

 

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY

  • Juan Avila Medina vs. Gerardo Contreras Gonzalez, junior welterweights, Costa Mesa, California (FITE).
  • Luis Torres vs. Irving Castillo, lightweights, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico (UFC Fight Pass).

FRIDAY

  • Kevin Piedrahita vs. Ernesto Murillo Alcantar, junior lightweights, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico (beIN Sports).
  • Erik Morales vs. Jorge Arce, exhibition, Zacatecas, Mexico.

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Errol Spence Jr.-Yordenis Ugas, Jermell Charlo-Brian Castano II highlight Showtime/PBC schedule

Errol Spence Jr.-Yordenis Ugas and Jermell Charlo-Brian Castano II highlight the Showtime/PBC spring and summer schedule.

Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions announced its spring and summer schedule today.

It features nine events spread over five months, including two title-unification main events and 21 undefeated fighters.

Here are the nine cards:

Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha
Date: March 26 / Minneapolis
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, will be making his U.S. debut against the 2012 U.S Olympian in a battle of junior middleweight contenders. Tszyu (20-0, 15 KOs) is on the cusp of becoming a star. Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KOs), who has fallen short in his biggest fights, is in a do-or-die situation.
Also fighting: Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, lightweights; Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, junior welterweight (142 pounds).

Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora
Date / location: April 9 / Las Vegas
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Lubin (24-1, 17 KOs) has surged back to prominence by winning six in a row since he was stopped by Jermell Charlo in 2017. Fundora (18-0-1, 12 KOs), a 6-foot-6 154-pounder who loves to fight inside, faces his biggest test in this fight. The winner should fight for a title next.
Also fighting: Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, junior middleweights; Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, junior middleweights.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas
Date / location: April 16 / Arlington, Texas
At stake: Spence’s IBF and WBC, and Ugas’ WBA titles
Background: This matchup with unify three of the four major 147-pound titles. Spence (27-0, 21 KOs) bounced back from his car accident to outpoint Danny Garcia in December 2020 only to then suffer a detached retina. He says he’s 100% now. Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) retired Manny Pacquiao by decision last August.
Also fighting: Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, welterweights; Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, junior welterweights.

Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano II
Date / location: May 14 / Los Angeles
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: Charlo’s IBF, WBA and WBC, and Castano’s WBO titles
Background: Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KOs) and Castano (17-0-2, 12 KOs) will be attending to unfinished business after fighting to a spirited draw this past July in San Antonio. Most observers see this as a 50-50 fight between arguably the two best 154-pounders, which is appropriate because it’s for the undisputed championship.
Also fighting: Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, welterweights.

David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux
Date / location: May 21 / Phoenix
Division: Super middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Benavidez (25-0, 22 KOs), a two-time titleholder, will be a significant favorite in this battle between two of the biggest punchers pound-for-pound in the sport. They have a combined 58 knockouts in 68 victories. Lemieux (43-4, 36 KOs) will be fighting to remain an elite fighter.
Also fighting: Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, junior middleweight.

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero
Date / location: May 28 / Brooklyn, New York
Division: Lightweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) was supposed to have fought Romero (14-0, 12 KOs) last December but was pulled from the card amid sexual assault allegations, for which he ultimately wasn’t charged. Davis survived a scare in a close decision over Romero’s replacement Isaac Cruz. Romero KO’d Anthony Yigit in July.

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Danny Roman
Date / location:
Division: Junior lightweight
At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
Background: This is a matchup of two outstanding technicians. Fulton (20-0, 8 KOs) eked out a majority decision over brawler Brandon Figueroa in November. Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs) bounced back from a disputed split-decision loss to titleholder Murodjon Akhmadalive by outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Espinoza Franco.
Also fighting: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights.

Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki
Date / location: June 18 / Houston
Division: Middleweight
At stake: Charlo’s WBC title
Background: Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) was in talks to face Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia but neither fight materialized, leaving him with Sulecki (30-2, 11 KOs). Charlo is coming off a unanimous-decision victory over Juan Macias Montiel in June. Sulecki, a Pole, has won twice since he was shutout by Demetrius Andrade in 2019.

Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas
Date / location: July 9 / San Antonio
Division: Featherweight
At stake: Magsayo’s WBC title
Background: Magsayo (24-0, 16 KOs) won his belt by defeating long-reigning champion Gary Russell Jr. by a majority decision in January. Vargas (35-0, 22 KOs) is a former junior featherweight titleholder who will be fighting for his first 126-pound title.

Errol Spence Jr.-Yordenis Ugas, Jermell Charlo-Brian Castano II highlight Showtime/PBC schedule

Errol Spence Jr.-Yordenis Ugas and Jermell Charlo-Brian Castano II highlight the Showtime/PBC spring and summer schedule.

Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions announced its spring and summer schedule today.

It features nine events spread over five months, including two title-unification main events and 21 undefeated fighters.

Here are the nine cards:

Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha
Date: March 26 / Minneapolis
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, will be making his U.S. debut against the 2012 U.S Olympian in a battle of junior middleweight contenders. Tszyu (20-0, 15 KOs) is on the cusp of becoming a star. Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KOs), who has fallen short in his biggest fights, is in a do-or-die situation.
Also fighting: Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, lightweights; Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, junior welterweight (142 pounds).

Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora
Date / location: April 9 / Las Vegas
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Lubin (24-1, 17 KOs) has surged back to prominence by winning six in a row since he was stopped by Jermell Charlo in 2017. Fundora (18-0-1, 12 KOs), a 6-foot-6 154-pounder who loves to fight inside, faces his biggest test in this fight. The winner should fight for a title next.
Also fighting: Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, junior middleweights; Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, junior middleweights.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas
Date / location: April 16 / Arlington, Texas
At stake: Spence’s IBF and WBC, and Ugas’ WBA titles
Background: This matchup with unify three of the four major 147-pound titles. Spence (27-0, 21 KOs) bounced back from his car accident to outpoint Danny Garcia in December 2020 only to then suffer a detached retina. He says he’s 100% now. Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) retired Manny Pacquiao by decision last August.
Also fighting: Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, welterweights; Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, junior welterweights.

Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano II
Date / location: May 14 / Los Angeles
Division: Junior middleweight
At stake: Charlo’s IBF, WBA and WBC, and Castano’s WBO titles
Background: Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KOs) and Castano (17-0-2, 12 KOs) will be attending to unfinished business after fighting to a spirited draw this past July in San Antonio. Most observers see this as a 50-50 fight between arguably the two best 154-pounders, which is appropriate because it’s for the undisputed championship.
Also fighting: Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, welterweights.

David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux
Date / location: May 21 / Phoenix
Division: Super middleweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Benavidez (25-0, 22 KOs), a two-time titleholder, will be a significant favorite in this battle between two of the biggest punchers pound-for-pound in the sport. They have a combined 58 knockouts in 68 victories. Lemieux (43-4, 36 KOs) will be fighting to remain an elite fighter.
Also fighting: Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, junior middleweight.

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero
Date / location: May 28 / Brooklyn, New York
Division: Lightweight
At stake: No major titles
Background: Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) was supposed to have fought Romero (14-0, 12 KOs) last December but was pulled from the card amid sexual assault allegations, for which he ultimately wasn’t charged. Davis survived a scare in a close decision over Romero’s replacement Isaac Cruz. Romero KO’d Anthony Yigit in July.

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Danny Roman
Date / location:
Division: Junior lightweight
At stake: Fulton’s WBC and WBO titles
Background: This is a matchup of two outstanding technicians. Fulton (20-0, 8 KOs) eked out a majority decision over brawler Brandon Figueroa in November. Roman (29-3-1, 10 KOs) bounced back from a disputed split-decision loss to titleholder Murodjon Akhmadalive by outpointing Juan Carlos Payano and Ricardo Espinoza Franco.
Also fighting: David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, super middleweights.

Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki
Date / location: June 18 / Houston
Division: Middleweight
At stake: Charlo’s WBC title
Background: Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) was in talks to face Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia but neither fight materialized, leaving him with Sulecki (30-2, 11 KOs). Charlo is coming off a unanimous-decision victory over Juan Macias Montiel in June. Sulecki, a Pole, has won twice since he was shutout by Demetrius Andrade in 2019.

Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas
Date / location: July 9 / San Antonio
Division: Featherweight
At stake: Magsayo’s WBC title
Background: Magsayo (24-0, 16 KOs) won his belt by defeating long-reigning champion Gary Russell Jr. by a majority decision in January. Vargas (35-0, 22 KOs) is a former junior featherweight titleholder who will be fighting for his first 126-pound title.

Danny Roman ready to begin his next chapter on Sept. 26

Danny Roman returns to the ring against Juan Carlos Payano on the pay-per-view card featuring the Charlo brothers on Sept. 26.

Danny Roman begins the road back on Sept. 26.

The junior featherweight from Los Angeles lost his world titles to Murodjon Akhmadaliev by a tight split decision on Jan 30 in Miami. He returns to the ring against veteran Juan Carlos Payano on the pay-per-view card featuring the Charlo brothers on Sept. 26 in Uncasville, Conn.

Roman (27-3-1, 10 KOs) believes the Payano fight will be a step toward another title fight.

“A victory will put me right back on the doorstep for a world title,” he said. “I feel that I’m still one of the best fighters at super bantamweight, but I must get past Payano. There are so many big fights at super bantamweight, because this division is one of the deepest in boxing.

“My mind is set on becoming a world champion again, and a victory against Payano will bring me closer to that goal.”

Danny Roman and trainer Eddie Gonzalez get down to work. Kyte Monroe / Thompson Boxing

Roman has been training at Fundamentals Gym in L.A. He said he and trainer Eddie Gonzalez have studied video of the Payano (21-3, 9 KOs) – a former bantamweight champ — and are working hard to make a strong statement.

The Dominican has lost only to Rau’shee Warren, Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery.

“Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” Roman said. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, as do I. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. …

“It’s been a very productive training camp thus far. We’ve been going strong, but smart, since early August. Coach Eddie has been studying Payano and we see some flaws in his game that we feel we can capitalize on. I’m in great shape and its full steam ahead for Payano showdown.”

The pay-per-view card will be split into two parts, with a half-hour intermission.

In Part I, Jermall Charlo faces Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 12-round middleweight showdown. Also, Brandon Figueroa takes on Damien Vazquez in a 12-round junior featherweight bout, and John Riel Casimero defends his bantamweight belt against Duke Micah.

In Part II, Jermell Charlo and Jeison Rosario face off in a junior middleweight title-unification clash. Nery fights Aaron Alameda for a vacant junior featherweight title. And Roman vs. Payano will take place after intermission.

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Danny Roman ready to begin his next chapter on Sept. 26

Danny Roman returns to the ring against Juan Carlos Payano on the pay-per-view card featuring the Charlo brothers on Sept. 26.

Danny Roman begins the road back on Sept. 26.

The junior featherweight from Los Angeles lost his world titles to Murodjon Akhmadaliev by a tight split decision on Jan 30 in Miami. He returns to the ring against veteran Juan Carlos Payano on the pay-per-view card featuring the Charlo brothers on Sept. 26 in Uncasville, Conn.

Roman (27-3-1, 10 KOs) believes the Payano fight will be a step toward another title fight.

“A victory will put me right back on the doorstep for a world title,” he said. “I feel that I’m still one of the best fighters at super bantamweight, but I must get past Payano. There are so many big fights at super bantamweight, because this division is one of the deepest in boxing.

“My mind is set on becoming a world champion again, and a victory against Payano will bring me closer to that goal.”

Danny Roman and trainer Eddie Gonzalez get down to work. Kyte Monroe / Thompson Boxing

Roman has been training at Fundamentals Gym in L.A. He said he and trainer Eddie Gonzalez have studied video of the Payano (21-3, 9 KOs) – a former bantamweight champ — and are working hard to make a strong statement.

The Dominican has lost only to Rau’shee Warren, Naoya Inoue and Luis Nery.

“Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” Roman said. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, as do I. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. …

“It’s been a very productive training camp thus far. We’ve been going strong, but smart, since early August. Coach Eddie has been studying Payano and we see some flaws in his game that we feel we can capitalize on. I’m in great shape and its full steam ahead for Payano showdown.”

The pay-per-view card will be split into two parts, with a half-hour intermission.

In Part I, Jermall Charlo faces Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 12-round middleweight showdown. Also, Brandon Figueroa takes on Damien Vazquez in a 12-round junior featherweight bout, and John Riel Casimero defends his bantamweight belt against Duke Micah.

In Part II, Jermell Charlo and Jeison Rosario face off in a junior middleweight title-unification clash. Nery fights Aaron Alameda for a vacant junior featherweight title. And Roman vs. Payano will take place after intermission.

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