Boxing Match Preview: Oscar Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) vs. Kenneth Sims Jr (22-2-1, 8 KOs)

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Illinois
Broadcast: DAZN (Global)
Division: Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Title at Stake: WBA Continental Americas Title
Implication: Winner likely earns a shot at WBA Champion Gary Antuanne Russell

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Record	KOs	Age	Height	Reach	Style	Ranking (WBA)
Oscar Duarte	29–2–1	23	29	5’9″	70.9″	Orthodox	#5
Kenneth Sims Jr	22–2–1	8	31	5’10”	68.9″	Orthodox	#4

Fighter Form & Recent Performances

Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte

Known for his aggressive, power-punching style and high KO rate (79%)

Rebounded from a KO loss to Ryan Garcia in 2023 with three straight wins:

KO7 vs Miguel Madueño (Feb 2025)

UD10 vs Batyr Akhmedov (Nov 2024)

KO9 vs Joseph Diaz (Apr 2024)

Kenneth “Bossman” Sims Jr

A slick, technical boxer with elite ring IQ

Riding a 9-fight win streak since 2018

Recent wins:

UD10 vs Kendo Castaneda (Feb 2025)

TKO5 vs Jhonatan Romero (Aug 2024)

MD10 vs Batyr Akhmedov (May 2023)

Style Matchup: Power vs Precision

This fight is a classic clash of styles:

Duarte thrives on pressure, body shots, and knockout power.

Sims Jr excels in movement, defense, and counterpunching.

Expect Duarte to push the pace early, while Sims Jr tries to control distance and frustrate the Mexican slugger with angles and footwork.

X-Factor: Sims Jr fights in his hometown of Chicago, which could influence momentum and crowd energy.

Stakes & Title Implications

The winner becomes the WBA Continental Americas champion.

More importantly, they move into prime position for a world title shot against Gary Antuanne Russell, the current WBA champion.

With the super lightweight division wide open—Teofimo Lopez (WBO), Subriel Matías (WBC), and Richardson Hitchins (IBF) all holding belts—this bout could launch the victor into elite contention.