Boxing Match Preview: Rohan Polanco (16-0-0, 10 KOs) vs. Quinton Randall (15-2-1, 3 KOs)

Dominican Olympian Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco returns to the ring against gritty Texan Quinton “Quick Draw” Randall in a 10-round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden Theater, part of the undercard for Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia Perez. With Polanco ranked in the top 10 by both the WBC and WBO, this fight could be a springboard toward a world title shot.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Rohan Polanco	Quinton Randall
Age	26	34
Height	5′11″ (180 cm)	6′0″ (183 cm)
Reach	72.8″ (185 cm)	72.8″ (185 cm)
Record	16-0-0 (10 KOs)	15-2-1 (3 KOs)
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Pro Debut	2020	2019
Rounds Fought	82	119
WBC Ranking	#11	—
WBO Ranking	#7	—
The Ring Ranking	#6	—

Rohan Polanco – The Rising Contender

Strengths:

High ring IQ and Olympic-level fundamentals

Sharp jab and body work with excellent timing

63% KO rate and improving finishing instincts

Recent Form:

UD win over Fabian Maidana (May 2025)

KO wins over Jean Carlos Torres and Cesar Francis

Style Notes:

Controls pace and range with footwork

Prefers mid-range exchanges and counters off feints

Polanco is entering his physical prime and has outclassed increasingly tougher opposition. His win over Maidana—who previously challenged for a WBC interim title—was a statement performance.

Quinton Randall – The Durable Technician

Strengths:

Solid fundamentals and defensive awareness

Experience against world-level opponents (e.g., Brian Norman Jr.)

Tactical approach with good ring generalship

Recent Form:

Wins over Janelson Figueroa and Romain Villa

Loss to Brian Norman Jr. (2023)

Style Notes:

Relies on timing and counters

Low KO rate (20%) but rarely gets hurt

Randall is a hard-working pro who’s fought solid competition. While not a knockout threat, his durability and experience make him a tough puzzle to solve.

Key Matchup Dynamics

Power vs. Precision: Polanco’s KO rate dwarfs Randall’s, but Randall’s defense could frustrate early aggression.

Youth vs. Experience: Polanco is 8 years younger and fresher; Randall has seen more rounds and styles.

Momentum vs. Plateau: Polanco is ascending in the rankings; Randall is trying to stay relevant.