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Barboza Jr. Seeks Redemption Against Sims Jr. in Golden Boy Main Event
The two welterweights look to bounce back from recent losses in highly anticipated matchup.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:24pm
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Tonight's Golden Boy Promotions boxing card features a main event bout between Arnold Barboza Jr. and Kenneth Sims Jr. Both fighters are coming off losses, with Barboza looking to rebound from his first career defeat against Teofimo Lopez, while Sims aims to get back on track after a loss to Oscar Duarte. The two welterweights will square off in Anaheim, California, with Sims entering as a -170 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Why it matters
This matchup between two highly ranked welterweights provides an opportunity for both Barboza and Sims to regain momentum and work their way back into title contention in the stacked 147-pound division. A win could set up a bigger fight down the line for the victor.
The details
Barboza, who hails from Los Angeles, brings a 32-1 record into the fight, with his only loss coming against Lopez in his last bout. Prior to that defeat, Barboza had reeled off 32 straight wins, including victories over Jack Catterall and Jose Carlos Ramirez. Sims, a Chicago native, enters with a 22-3-1 record, but is looking to bounce back from a loss to Duarte in his last fight. While Sims has the height and reach advantages, Barboza is the more experienced and higher-ranked fighter.
- The main card for this event begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on DAZN, with the main event ringwalks expected at 11:15 p.m. ET on March 14, 2026.
The players
Arnold Barboza Jr.
A 32-1 welterweight contender from Los Angeles, California, who is looking to rebound from his first career loss against Teofimo Lopez in his last fight.
Kenneth Sims Jr.
A 22-3-1 welterweight from Chicago, Illinois, who is seeking to get back in the win column after a loss to Oscar Duarte in his previous bout.
What they’re saying
“Barboza had a poor performance against Lopez, only landing 71 of 426 total punches. That was an abnormally low total for Barboza, and he needs to be aggressive in tonight's contest to find a rhythm early.”
— Ryan Wohl, Analyst (draftkings.com)
What’s next
The winner of this bout could potentially set up a bigger fight down the line as they look to work their way back into title contention in the welterweight division.
The takeaway
This main event matchup between Barboza and Sims provides an opportunity for both fighters to bounce back from recent losses and regain momentum in the stacked welterweight division. With Barboza's experience and higher ranking, he'll be looking to prove he can rebound from his first career defeat, while Sims aims to pull off the upset and work his way up the rankings.
