Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka: Live round-by-round updates

The Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka round-by-round updates are here to offer fans real-time coverage and live scoring of the anticipated bout. They will clash for 12, three-minute, rounds at an estimated 4:30 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 1:30 AM P.T. (Pacific Time) on the non-televised undercard on Sep. 3.

It's only expected, given that Barroso is a brutal power-puncher with a 25-4-2 record consisting of 23 wins by knockout/TKO. His undefeated opponent, Hiraoka is equally heavy-handed, having stopped 18 of his 23 foes. The only difference is that he has never been knocked out, while Barroso has been stopped thrice.

Barroso was initially expected to defend the interim WBA super lightweight title, the circumstances changed as the Japanese commission doesn't recognize interim titles. Thus, their matchup is being billed as a title eliminator.

Regardless, Barroso's world championship experience may not be enough, even with his crushing punching power, given his advanced age of 41 compared to the much younger Hiraoka, who is just 28 years old.

It's for this reason that the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have listed Hiraoka as a -500 favorite, while Barroso is regarded as a +350 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis of the super lightweight clash.

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Ismael Barroso vs. Andy Hiraoka

Round 1: Hiraoka with a slick pair of jabs. He's on the front foot. Barroso seems to be looking for a counter, but Hiraoka isn't giving him many openings. Hiraoka with more jabs, fighting very patiently. A hook to the body lands for Barroso. Jabs land for Hiraoka, but Barroso partially lands an overhand right.

Hiraoka lands a quick combination, alternating between the body and head. He's being very patient, controlling the center. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 2: Hiraoka stumbles Barroso with a counter. A body jab lands for the Japanese star. Another counter lands for him as he catches Barroso mid-lunge. Barroso is struggling with his range. Hiraoka is just the busier man, sniping Barroso with jabs from the outside.

They clinch and the referee breaks them up. Barroso swings wild and misses. Another fruitless lunge from Barroso. Hiraoka's too quick, and he lands a few jabs and a check hook. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 3: Barroso is on the front foot now, stalking Hiraoka, but eats a check hook. Hiraoka seems to have gained Barroso's respect, he's controlling the center and has stopped his opponent's initial wave of pressure. Hiraoka's moving well, circling back into open space every time Barroso tries to close the distance.

Jabs land for Hiraoka. It's a very measured pace. Hiraoka lands a straight left. They clinch, break, and Hiraoka lands a jab. Hiraoka lands a good counter that got Barroso's attention, looks to have stunned him. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 4: The round starts with a swing and a miss for Barroso, who is now cutting off Hiraoka's angles of escape, or trying. Hiraoka's movement is too good. Jabs land for Hiraoka. Barroso lunges in but can't find the target. Hiraoka's too long and fast.

A sharp one-two lands for Hiraoka. Barroso lands a partial hook. Hiraoka lands a body jab and left hook up top. The round ends with an exchange and Hiraoka landing more counters. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 5: Barroso lands a body jab, but eats two jabs from Hiraoka that snap his head back. Barroso leaps in but gets countered by a hard right hook. It looks to have rocked Barroso, but Hiraoka is being very patient, scoring from the outside with jabs. More jabs from Hiraoka.

A one-two lands for Hiraoka. He's in full control of this fight. Barroso lands a jab, and leaps in with a hard one-two. Hiraoka counters him. Double jabs from Hiraoka snapping Barroso's head back. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 6: Hiraoka is back to jabbing, and digs low to Barroso's midsection. A hard one-two lands for Hiraoka. Hiraoka drops Barroso with a check hook, but Barroso recovers well from the knockdown. Hiraoka lands a straight left. Barroso leaps in with a combination but misses.

This has been Hiraoka's most dominant round. Barroso has nothing for him. 10-8 Hiraoka

Round 7: More jabs for Hiraoka, splitting the guard of Barroso. Barroso is back on the front foot, trying to trap Hiraoka against the ropes, but Hiraoka snipes him with a jab, ducks under a lured counter and circles back into open space. They clinch and break, with Barroso getting a warning for back-of-the-head shots.

Hiraoka with another jab, then a straight left. He's being very disciplined, refusing to give Barroso any openings. Another check hook for Hiraoka, who ends the round with a hard combination. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 8: Hiraoka sandwiches Barroso between him and the ropes, jabbing him up. Barroso lashes out with a haymaker but falls short. Hiraoka keeps sniping him with jabs. A hard step-in jab for Hiraoka. They clinch and Hiraoka breaks with a one-two. Barroso lands a hook, then a big left hand.

Barroso doubles his jab and lands another big left hand. They clinch. Hiraoka back to jabbing. Hiraoka lands a check hook. This was a closer round. 10-9 Hiraoka

Round 9: Hiraoka is back to landing his jabs and finds a home for his straight left. Hiraoka stalking him, landing to the body and coming up top with a left hook. A jab lands for Hiraoka and a hook rocks Barroso badly. Hiraoka pounces and knocks Barroso down in the corner. Barroso survives and gets back to his feet.

Hiraoka smells blood in the water and rocks Barroso again, before scoring a second knockdown that sends Barroso to the canvas. The corner stops the fight right at the end of the round.

Official Decision: Andy Hiraoka def. Ismael Barroso via TKO due to a corner stoppage in round 9 (2:58)