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
Angel Barrientes
Strengths:
Long reach and rangy jab
Sharp combinations and body work
High-volume puncher with finishing instincts
Concerns:
Still developing defensive polish
Hasn’t faced a seasoned veteran like Romero
Jorge De Jesus Romero
Strengths:
Durable and composed under pressure
Effective counterpunching
Veteran savvy and ring generalship
Concerns:
Long layoff (26+ months)
Undersized and potentially outpaced
FIGHT ODDS
Angel Barrientes – 600
Jorge De Jesus Romero + 400
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 17, 2025
