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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 3

Oscar Duarte Edges Past Sims Jr.

Oscar Duarte edged past Kenneth Sims Jr. in their 140-pound bout via a majority decision, 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113, as you can see how the fight played out.

Boxing News / NY Fights / August 1

Second City Showdown: Duarte vs Sims Jr. Bring Boxing Back to Chicago Saturday

Once among America’s greatest boxing towns, Chicago has been way overdue to host a professional boxing. It is finally returning after a decade’s absence with a Golden Boy Promotions card featuring hometown fighter Kenneth Sims Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 1
Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Oscar Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) and Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs) will soon face each other in a 12-round super lightweight clash. Their bout headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card – in association with Cancun Boxing – at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 1

Duarte And Sims Jr. Size Each Other Up At Final Weigh-In

Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. made the 140-pound weight limit ahead of their August 2 clash.  Duarte, who suffered a defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, has since rebuilt his career under trainer Robert Garcia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 31

Duarte And Sims Jr. Exchange Verbals During Final Presser

Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. shared their last words before their junior welterweight clash on August 2 in their final presser. Since his defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, Duarte has rebuilt his career under the tutelage of Robert Garcia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 30
Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz Breakdown

Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz Breakdown

Regis Prograis is set to face JoJo Diaz on August 2, as we look at how the fighters may approach the bout. Prograis (29-3, 24 KOs) finds himself needing to rebound to form.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 30

Oscar Duarte Vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Breakdown

The Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. junior welterweight showdown goes down on August 2, as we preview how the boxers may approach the bout.  Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) enters with serious momentum.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 28

Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr.: Live Stream, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Golden Boy Promotions is in Chicago for fight week as junior welterweight Oscar Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) and Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs) face off to get one step closer to a title fight.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 28

Kenneth Sims Jr vs Oscar Duarte: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Saturday, August 2, at the Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Kenneth Sims Jr vs Oscar Duarte will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card live on DAZN. The main event will be in the super lightweight division.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 28

Oscar Duarte Vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Preview

Oscar Duarte faces Kenneth Sims Jr. in a junior welterweight clash on August 2, as we preview this upcoming fight.  Duarte has rejuvenated his career following his first loss to Ryan Garcia in 2023.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 11

Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Set For August 2 In Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (June 10, 2025) – Fireworks are guaranteed when two of the super lightweight division’s most dangerous contenders collide in a high-stakes showdown.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 9, 2024

Kenneth Sims Jr.: ‘Duarte Is A Tough, Durable Fighter’

LAS VEGAS (October 9, 2024) – Super lightweight contender Kenneth “Bossman” Sims, Jr. (Chicago, Ill.) will be back in the ring for the second time in four months on November 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as he challenges Oscar Duarte on Riyadh Season and Golden Boy Promotions’ “Latino Night” card.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 7, 2024

Kenneth Sims Jr To Face Jair Valtierra On Bohachuk-Ortiz Fight Card

LAS VEGAS (August 7, 2024) – Kenneth “Bossman” Sims, Jr., will return to the ring this Saturday, August 10 in a 10-round super lightweight bout with Jair Valtierra on the undercard of Vergil Ortiz – Serhii Bohachuk. The bout is the first for the top-rated WBA contender since a May 13 world title eliminator victory over Botirzhon Akhmedov.

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