Boxing Match Preview: Angel Barrientes (13-1-0, 8 KOs) vs. Jorge De Jesus Romero (23-1-1, 14 KOs)

Event: Night of Champions XI
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Venue: Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida, USA
Weight Class: Super Bantamweight (122 lbs / 55.3 kg)
Rounds: Scheduled for 10 rounds
Broadcast: DAZN (Global)

Fighter Comparison

Attribute	Angel Barrientes	Jorge De Jesus Romero
Record	13-1-0 (8 KOs)	23-1-1 (14 KOs)
Age	22	31
Height	5’10” (178 cm)	5’4″ (163 cm)
Reach	72″ (183 cm)	N/A
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Residence	Las Vegas, NV	Miami, FL
Nationality	USA	Cuba
Rounds Fought	50	131
WBA Ranking	#15 Super Bantamweight	Unranked

Storylines & Stakes

Barrientes’ Breakout Moment: Ranked #15 by the WBA, the 22-year-old Hawaiian-born prospect has won 10 straight since suffering a knockout loss in 2020. His most recent win was a seventh-round TKO over Alexander Castellano in March.

Romero’s Return: The Cuban veteran hasn’t fought in over two years, last losing a decision to Leonardo Carrillo in May 2023. With 131 rounds of experience, Romero brings grit and ring IQ, but questions linger about his inactivity.

Youth vs. Experience: Barrientes holds a 9-year age advantage and a 6-inch height edge. Romero, however, has nearly triple the ring time and a comparable KO ratio (61% vs. Barrientes’ 62%).

Tactical Breakdown