Let’s face it, boxing purists are having a hard time swallowing the rise of influencer boxing. It's the elephant in the room, the big-money spectacle that's dragged the sport into a whole new world. You’ve got YouTubers and TikTokers stepping through the ropes, making more cash in one night than some pros make in a career. The question is, are these influencers bringing new life to the sport, or are they turning boxing into a circus?

Two of the sport’s most captivating stars fought on a night that will inevitably be dominated by Manchester’s Misfits circus.

Rolly Romero and Ismael Barroso trade blows during their controversial WBA World Super-Lightweight title fight on Saturday night

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