Warren vs Arroyo

Who won Warren vs Arroyo?

Rau’shee Warren beat McJoe Arroyo by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest on Saturday, July 29th, 2017, at Barclays Center, New York.

The scorecards were announced as 96-94, 97-93, 96-94 in favor of winner Rau’shee Warren.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Flyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 115 pounds (8.2 stone or 52.2 kg).

Warren vs Arroyo stats

Back in July 2017, Rau’shee Warren stepped into the ring with a record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 0  draws, 4 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

McJoe Arroyo made his way to the ring with a record of 17 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 8 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Arroyo had an advantage in power over Warren, with a 47% knockout percentage compared to Warren's 29%.

Rau’shee Warren was the younger man by 2 years, at 30 years old.

Warren had a height advantage of 1 inch over Arroyo. Despite this, both fighters had equal reach.

Rau’shee Warren fought out of the orthodox stance, while McJoe Arroyo was a southpaw.

Warren was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2012, 2 years and 8 months later than Arroyo, whose first professional fight was in 2010. He had fought 34 more professional rounds, totaling 166 compared to Arroyo's 132.

Warren vs Arroyo form

Warren had beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight before this contest, he had lost to Zhanat Zhakiyanov on February 10, 2017, by split decision in their WBA Super World Bantamweight championship fight at Huntington Center, Toledo, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Juan Carlos Payano on June 18, 2016, by majority decision in their WBA Super World Bantamweight championship fight at UIC Pavilion, Chicago.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Juan Carlos Payano on August 2, 2015, by split decision in their WBA Super World Bantamweight championship fight at Full Sail University, Winter Park.

Before that, he had won against Javier Gallo on March 6, 2015, by technical knockout in the 1st round at MGM Grand, Marquee Ballroom, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Jose Luis Araiza on September 6, 2014, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati.

Arroyo had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had lost to Jerwin Ancajas on September 3, 2016, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Junior Bantamweight championship fight at Strike Coliseum, Bacoor, Philippines.

Prior to that, he had defeated Arthur Villanueva on July 18, 2015, by technical decision in their IBF World Junior Bantamweight championship fight at Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, United States.

Going into that contest, he had won against Mark Anthony Geraldo on December 20, 2014, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at El San Juan Resort and Casino, Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Before that, he had defeated Hernan Marquez on June 14, 2014, by technical knockout in the 11th round at Arena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico.

He had beaten David Quijano on April 28, 2014, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Rau’shee Warren had been fighting more than McJoe Arroyo.

Going into this contest, Rau’shee Warren had last fought 5 months and 19 days ago, while McJoe Arroyo's last outing had been 10 months and 26 days ago.

Warren's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 23 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 6 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 9.4 rounds on average.

Arroyo's last 5 fights had come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 1 day, meaning he had been fighting on average every 7 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 53 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 10.6 rounds on average.

What time did Warren vs Arroyo start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST at Barclays Center, New York, United States, which was around 1:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who broadcast Warren vs Arroyo?

Warren vs Arroyo was broadcast on ShowTime in the US, while the fight was broadcast in the United Kingdom by Sky Sports 1.

What were the odds on Warren vs Arroyo?

Rau’shee Warren was a 57/100 (-180) favorite going into the contest, while McJoe Arroyo made his way into the ring at 69/50 (+140) with oddsmakers.