Barroso-Mathews for the WBA world lightweight title Nov 14

Ismael Barroso (18-0-2, 17 KO), is set to take on WBA interim-lightweight champion Derry Mathews (38-9-2, 20 KO) on Nov 14th. in England.

Ismael Barroso, currently ranked by the WBA at #2 in the lightweight division has nine consecutive knockouts since 2011. He has fought twice this year against Ira Terry & Issouf Kinda. Barroso started his pro boxing career in 2005 against Carlos Cardenas, the fight ended in a draw. He has another split draw on his record against Wilson Silva, 2010, scores: judges: Dr Ruben M Garcia 37-37, Victor Molina 38-37, Gustavo Padilla 36-37. "I thank God that I signed my contract for my next fight that will be in England ... I'm thankful for the opportunity that's been given to me," Barroso.

Derry Mathews is coming off four consecutive wins. In his last outing in April of this year he fought Tony Luis winning by a 12 RD UD. Both fighters lost one point in the 8th round for fouls.The fight was for the interim WBA World lightweight title. This will be the first defense of his crown.