WBA President Gilberto Mendoza is exploring the possibility of a rematch after Rolando Romero’s controversial decision over Jackson Marinez.
Jackson Marinez could get his rematch.
Rolando Romero defeated Marinez by a unanimous decision to win the “interim” WBA lightweight title on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113. Many thought Marinez did more than enough to win.
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza, recognizing the controversy, obviously believes a second fight is in order.
“I just spoke with both teams and we are going to study the possibility of a rematch,” Mendoza said, according to BoxingScene.com.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) has the reputation of being a big puncher and predicted a knockout. However, Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) seemed to control the fight with his jab and movement, which allowed him to avoid most of Romero’s biggest shots.
Afterward, defending his victory, Romero said he was the aggressor and landed the bigger punches. Marinez didn’t buy that, saying the decision was a “pure robbery.”
Robert Garcia, Marinez’s trainer, watched from home after testing positive COVID-19 last month, said the scoring was “just ridiculous.”
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza is exploring the possibility of a rematch after Rolando Romero’s controversial decision over Jackson Marinez.
Jackson Marinez could get his rematch.
Rolando Romero defeated Marinez by a unanimous decision to win the “interim” WBA lightweight title on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113. Many thought Marinez did more than enough to win.
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza, recognizing the controversy, obviously believes a second fight is in order.
“I just spoke with both teams and we are going to study the possibility of a rematch,” Mendoza said, according to BoxingScene.com.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) has the reputation of being a big puncher and predicted a knockout. However, Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) seemed to control the fight with his jab and movement, which allowed him to avoid most of Romero’s biggest shots.
Afterward, defending his victory, Romero said he was the aggressor and landed the bigger punches. Marinez didn’t buy that, saying the decision was a “pure robbery.”
Robert Garcia, Marinez’s trainer, watched from home after testing positive COVID-19 last month, said the scoring was “just ridiculous.”
Trainer Robert Garcia called the judges’ scoring in the Rolando Romero-Jackson Marinez fight Saturday was ‘just ridiculous.’
Rolando Romero was hoping for a breakout performance against Jackson Marinez on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn. Instead, he left the Mohegan Sun with a controversial victory.
Marinez seemed to outbox – and arguably outwork — Romero yet lost a unanimous decision and a chance to win the WBA “interim” lightweight title, 116-112 (Glenn Feldman), 118-110 (Frank Lombardi) and 115-113 (Don Trella). Boxing Junkie scored it 116-112 for Marinez.
CompuBox had Marinez outlanding Romero 103-86.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) said afterward that he was the aggressor and landed the bigger punches, which might’ve been what the judges saw. However, Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) doesn’t buy that.
Jackson Marinez (right) thinks he was robbed on Saturday night. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
“That was pure robbery,” he said. “I won the fight. I out-jabbed, out-boxed him. You could tell he didn’t think he won the fight right afterwards. It’s a robbery.”
Robert Garcia, Marinez’s trainer, wasn’t there. He watched on TV from home in Southern California because he tested positive for COVID-19 last month and didn’t want to take any chances. He was stunned when he heard the scores.
“Everybody thinks it was a bad decision,” Garcia told Boxing Junkie on Sunday. “I’ve been getting calls all day, from matchmakers, from promoters who have nothing to do with Marinez. I hope the WBA does something about it. It’s just ridiculous.
“The kid (Marinez) is a hard-working kid. To take his interim title that way was wrong. The fight wasn’t even close. Romero won three, maybe four rounds if you’re generous.”
Garcia said that Marinez was 100 percent prepared for the fight after sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez and holding his own at Garcia’s gym in Riverside, Calif. And, Garcia said, he followed the game plan.
The Dominican fought behind his jab, threw combinations and moved well to avoid Romero’s power punches.
“Romero was lost after a few rounds,” Garcia said. “You could tell they were concerned. He didn’t’ give up, he’s a fighter, but you could see they were concerned.”
Trainer Robert Garcia called the judges’ scoring in the Rolando Romero-Jackson Marinez fight Saturday was ‘just ridiculous.’
Rolando Romero was hoping for a breakout performance against Jackson Marinez on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn. Instead, he left the Mohegan Sun with a controversial victory.
Marinez seemed to outbox – and arguably outwork — Romero yet lost a unanimous decision and a chance to win the WBA “interim” lightweight title, 116-112 (Glenn Feldman), 118-110 (Frank Lombardi) and 115-113 (Don Trella). Boxing Junkie scored it 116-112 for Marinez.
CompuBox had Marinez outlanding Romero 103-86.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) said afterward that he was the aggressor and landed the bigger punches, which might’ve been what the judges saw. However, Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) doesn’t buy that.
Jackson Marinez (right) thinks he was robbed on Saturday night. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
“That was pure robbery,” he said. “I won the fight. I out-jabbed, out-boxed him. You could tell he didn’t think he won the fight right afterwards. It’s a robbery.”
Robert Garcia, Marinez’s trainer, wasn’t there. He watched on TV from home in Southern California because he tested positive for COVID-19 last month and didn’t want to take any chances. He was stunned when he heard the scores.
“Everybody thinks it was a bad decision,” Garcia told Boxing Junkie on Sunday. “I’ve been getting calls all day, from matchmakers, from promoters who have nothing to do with Marinez. I hope the WBA does something about it. It’s just ridiculous.
“The kid (Marinez) is a hard-working kid. To take his interim title that way was wrong. The fight wasn’t even close. Romero won three, maybe four rounds if you’re generous.”
Garcia said that Marinez was 100 percent prepared for the fight after sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez and holding his own at Garcia’s gym in Riverside, Calif. And, Garcia said, he followed the game plan.
The Dominican fought behind his jab, threw combinations and moved well to avoid Romero’s power punches.
“Romero was lost after a few rounds,” Garcia said. “You could tell they were concerned. He didn’t’ give up, he’s a fighter, but you could see they were concerned.”
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved Saturday.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved.
The 24-year-old power puncher from Las Vegas landed some eye-catching shots but never hurt Marinez and was otherwise was outboxed yet emerged with a unanimous-decision victory on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and a mind-boggling 118-110 from judge Frank Lombardi, all for Romero, who won an “interim” world title. Boxing Junkie had Marinez winning 116-112.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) pressured Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) from beginning to end, which evidently impressed the judges. However, the Dominican seemed to control the fight with his jab, work rate and the fact he generally beat Romero to the punch.
Marinez also used his feet to stay out of trouble more often than not, as Romero was never able to trap him against the ropes as he had against previous opponents.
When the decision was announced, Marinez could only smile and shake his head. Undoubtedly, many others also did the latter.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved Saturday.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved.
The 24-year-old power puncher from Las Vegas landed some eye-catching shots but never hurt Marinez and was otherwise was outboxed yet emerged with a unanimous-decision victory on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and a mind-boggling 118-110 from judge Frank Lombardi, all for Romero, who won an “interim” world title. Boxing Junkie had Marinez winning 116-112.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) pressured Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) from beginning to end, which evidently impressed the judges. However, the Dominican seemed to control the fight with his jab, work rate and the fact he generally beat Romero to the punch.
Marinez also used his feet to stay out of trouble more often than not, as Romero was never able to trap him against the ropes as he had against previous opponents.
When the decision was announced, Marinez could only smile and shake his head. Undoubtedly, many others also did the latter.
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez already beat himself by weighing in nearly three pounds over the super middleweight limit Friday, which cost him his title.
The now-former world champion can at least salvage the weekend with a victory over battle-tested veteran Alexis Angulo on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn..
Benavidez knows he messed up badly, but he’s shifting focus to the task at hand.
“I’m very disappointed,” Benavidez told Showtime after the weigh-in. “Obviously, this is my first time missing weight. Like I said, I’m very disappointed losing the title on the scale, but I’ve still got a job to do. I lose the title, but I’m still going to win [Saturday].”
Angulo has pieced together a three-fight winning streak, including a split decision over Anthony Sims Jr. in January before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Will Benavidez be able to channel his frustration into demolishing Angulo? Or will the game challenger seize this moment to pull off an upset?
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
Time: 9p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The Benavidez vs. Angulo card will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch Benavidez vs. Angulo: TV, live stream
Showtime
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight is available on TV via Showtime.
The Showtime app can be live streamed on smart TVs and game consoles, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TVs, Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One. The app can also be streamed on mobile devices, including Android phones, the Amazon Fire Tablet, iPad, iPhone, and for computers on Showtime.com.
How much does Benavidez vs. Angulo cost?
Viewers can add Showtime to their paid TV subscription, with prices varying. Current subscribers can watch Benavidez vs. Angulo as part of their plan.
The other option is to start a 30-day trial to stream Showtime for free on one of the aforementioned devices, paying $10.99 per month thereafter. One can cancel any time. Current Showtime subscribers can also stream the fight as part of their plan.
Where is the Benavidez vs. Angulo fight?
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Fans won’t be present, and social distancing of personnel will be in effect because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Neither Benavidez nor Angulo have ever fought in Connecticut.
David Benavidez record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: Dec. 17, 1996
Height: 6-foot-1½ (187 cms)
Reach: 77 inches (196 cms)
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 (19 KOs)
Alexis Angulo record and bio
Nationality: Colombian
Born: March 25, 1984
Height: 6-foot-1 (185 cms)
Reach: 75 inches (191 cms)
Total fights: 27
Record: 26-1 (22 KOs)
Benavidez vs. Angulo fight card
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo, super middleweights
Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marínez, lightweights (for WBA interim title)
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez already beat himself by weighing in nearly three pounds over the super middleweight limit Friday, which cost him his title.
The now-former world champion can at least salvage the weekend with a victory over battle-tested veteran Alexis Angulo on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn..
Benavidez knows he messed up badly, but he’s shifting focus to the task at hand.
“I’m very disappointed,” Benavidez told Showtime after the weigh-in. “Obviously, this is my first time missing weight. Like I said, I’m very disappointed losing the title on the scale, but I’ve still got a job to do. I lose the title, but I’m still going to win [Saturday].”
Angulo has pieced together a three-fight winning streak, including a split decision over Anthony Sims Jr. in January before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Will Benavidez be able to channel his frustration into demolishing Angulo? Or will the game challenger seize this moment to pull off an upset?
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
Time: 9p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The Benavidez vs. Angulo card will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch Benavidez vs. Angulo: TV, live stream
Showtime
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight is available on TV via Showtime.
The Showtime app can be live streamed on smart TVs and game consoles, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TVs, Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One. The app can also be streamed on mobile devices, including Android phones, the Amazon Fire Tablet, iPad, iPhone, and for computers on Showtime.com.
How much does Benavidez vs. Angulo cost?
Viewers can add Showtime to their paid TV subscription, with prices varying. Current subscribers can watch Benavidez vs. Angulo as part of their plan.
The other option is to start a 30-day trial to stream Showtime for free on one of the aforementioned devices, paying $10.99 per month thereafter. One can cancel any time. Current Showtime subscribers can also stream the fight as part of their plan.
Where is the Benavidez vs. Angulo fight?
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Fans won’t be present, and social distancing of personnel will be in effect because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Neither Benavidez nor Angulo have ever fought in Connecticut.
David Benavidez record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: Dec. 17, 1996
Height: 6-foot-1½ (187 cms)
Reach: 77 inches (196 cms)
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 (19 KOs)
Alexis Angulo record and bio
Nationality: Colombian
Born: March 25, 1984
Height: 6-foot-1 (185 cms)
Reach: 75 inches (191 cms)
Total fights: 27
Record: 26-1 (22 KOs)
Benavidez vs. Angulo fight card
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo, super middleweights
Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marínez, lightweights (for WBA interim title)
