Kenneth Sims (22-3-1, 8 KO) insisted that he won his 10-round decision loss (30-2-1, 23 KOS) in the 10-round majority decision loss (30-2-1, 23 KOS) in the WBA Light Wilteraight Championship Elimination Inning at the University of Illinois in Chicago last Saturday night.
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The judges approached the score, scoring 115-113, 114-114 and 116-112 for Duarte.
The Sims Game Plan Error
In many rounds, Sims boasted that his chances of winning were to choose to fight Duarte, fighting ropes in brief stretches in many rounds. Sims dominated the Oscar fight at the center of the ring, with his poking and long shots.
The Sims’ sport is impressive. It’s like watching Mayweather Copy. However, he deviated from his game plan and chose to trade with Duarte. This strategy played against the Sims and won the worst game. He didn’t hold his own match as he carried the rope against the Mexican rope.
Sims, 31, said he wanted to play a rematch immediately because he felt he had done a lot of hike to win. Duarte’s promoters at Golden Boy Promotions are unlikely to meet Sims’ requirements as this is a world champion eliminator who can shoot on WBA 140-pound champion Gary Antuanne Russel. That was the battle Duarte wanted next.
Kenneth’s post-war reaction
“I thought I won. I hit him. He grabbed me with some, but every time he caught me, I came back. So, I wanted to run back.” Chris Mannix After losing Oscar Duarte last Saturday night. “That’s it. I thought I won the battle.”
It would be surprising if Golden Boy agreed to allow Sims to fight Duarte again, because it has no purpose. The Sims may make the necessary adjustments to defeat Duarte in the second battle, who will miss the chance to win the world championship.
Chicago, I love you‼ m This is just a small part of my story! ! I’m there to give it to me every time. I thought I had defeated the fight, but I congratulated Duarte like a man on hoping we could run back. Thanks @GoldenBoyBoxing Give me a chance to realize my dream pic.twitter.com/8ojq5xh56x
— Kenneth Sims Jr (@kennethsimsjr) August 3, 2025
“It’s not really a tweak. It’s the game plan for boxing,” Sims said. “So, I boxed. I stood a little bit because I knew I had to do it or he would get harder.
The Sims looked as if they wanted to prove to fans that he could beat Duarte in his own game. Indeed, sometimes the Sims do get better, especially when Duarte is tired or spends too long trying to get into the perfect position to throw one of his shots. The problem with Kenneth is that he doesn’t have enough time at the moment when he works close.
Duarte’s punching power
“His blow didn’t hit the same as I thought. He was more ruthless than his boxer, but like I said, I want to come back. I need it.
Duarte is not a huge hole punch, but he overwhelmed his opponent with pressure and a fierce physical blow. He hit enough to slam the opposition into obedience. After the fight, you can tell from Sims’ severely swollen face that Duarte’s power is still strong.
Last updated on August 3, 20125
