Showtime's three bout card may not be filled with huge names but has a world title on the card and two interesting undercard matches that make this card well worth watching.
The main event from the Showtime "Bubble" in Uncasville, Connecticut features the WBO junior featherweight title defended by Angelo Leo against Stephen Fulton.
This matchup was scheduled for last August with the winner gaining the title that was vacated by Shakur Stevenson, but Fulton tested positive for Covid-19 and was unable to fight.
Leo would fight Fulton's replacement, Tramaine Williams, for the vacant title and was very impressive in winning a unanimous decision and the championship as he wore down Williams in the second half of the fight.
Fulton, like Williams, is a smooth boxer and will have to fend off the pressure of Leo.
I'd be surprised if this fight ended in a stoppage (unless cut related) as neither fighter has shown more than average power at best, but this could be a solid action fight and that depends on how much Fulton decides to move around the ring.
This one could go either way.
The other two fights have those toss-away WBA minor titles on the line but still are interesting pairings.
Another junior featherweight fight pairs undefeated Raeese Aleem and Vic Pasillas.
Pasillas looked very strong in his previous win as he knocked out undefeated Ranfis Encarnacion in the sixth round in September, while Aleem dominated Marcus Bates in stopping him in ten rounds.
Those fights are the best wins for either fighter, so this will be the biggest test for each man.
The opener is a lightweight as touted Rolando Romero takes on late replacement Avery Sparrow.
Romero's original opponent, Justin Pauldo, missed weight by over three pounds and was replaced by Sparrow.
Romero "won' his "title" by unanimous decision over Jackson Marinez in August in what may have been the worst decision of 2021.
Sparrow's not going to be a threat to hurt Romero (3 KO's in 10 wins), so this appears to be a perfect opportunity for Romero to shine up a tarnished reputation from the Marinez fight.
The boxing challenge is currently tied at two.
WBO Junior Featherweight Title. 12 Rds
Angelo Leo vs Stephen Fulton
R.L: Leo Unanimous Decisions
TRS: Fulton Unanimous Decision
Junior Featherweights. 12 Rds
Raeese Aleem vs Vic Pasillas
Both: Aleem Unanimous Decision
Lightweights. 12 Rds- * Due to the late replacement, I didn't get Ramon's pick for this fight, No points on this, Buzzer Disconnected.
Rolando Romero vs Avery Sparrow
R.L:
TRS: Romero KO 8
TRS: Romero KO 8
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