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title: "Arnold Barboza vs Kenneth Sims Jr Result, Expert Opinion & Highlights"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Fletcher"
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published: "2026-03-15T05:07:59Z"
modified: "2026-03-15T05:32:12Z"
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# Arnold Barboza vs Kenneth Sims Jr Result, Expert Opinion & Highlights

**[Arnold Barboza Jr](https://boxing-social.com/news/boxing-tonight-dickens-cacace-ring-walks/)** rebounded from a 2025 setback to convincingly defeat **[Kenneth Sims Jr](https://boxing-social.com/news/boxing-tonight-dickens-cacace-ring-walks/).** at the **Honda Center in Anaheim** on Saturday, March 14 atop a Golden Boy Promotions card on DAZN.

## **The Stakes: A Crossroads Clash in Anaheim**

After an incredible 32-fight win streak, **Arnold Barboza Jr. (33-1, 11 KOs)** finally tasted defeat last May against Teofimo Lopez. Now 34, Barboza moved up to the 147-pound limit to test his durability at welterweight.

On Saturday, he met his stablemate at Oscar de la Hoya’s fight firm, **Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-4-1, 8 KOs)**, a highly-ranked technician coming off a razor-thin majority decision loss to Oscar Duarte in August.

## Barboza vs Sims Result: Arnold Wins Via Decision

Barboza delivered a composed, technical performance to defeat Sims by unanimous decision on March 14 in Anaheim, winning 117-111, 118-110, and 120-108. Barboza controlled distance, outboxed Sims over 12 rounds, and claimed the vacant WBO global title in his 147-pound debut.

The win steadies Barboza’s career after last year’s loss to Teofimo Lopez and re-positions him in the welterweight mix.

## Barboza vs Sims Highlights

One of Sims’s best shots came in the fourth:

> Kenneth Sims Jr. lands a BIG shot to end the 4th round! 😳[#BarbozaJrSimsJr](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarbozaJrSimsJr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ [pic.twitter.com/qGgpEVswUM](https://t.co/qGgpEVswUM)
>
> — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) [March 15, 2026](https://twitter.com/DAZNBoxing/status/2033032938577596640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

A fire-fight broke out in the seventh:

> Arnold Barboza Jr. is turning it UP 🥵[#BarbozaJrSimsJr](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarbozaJrSimsJr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ [pic.twitter.com/lEm2CojhuC](https://t.co/lEm2CojhuC)
>
> — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) [March 15, 2026](https://twitter.com/DAZNBoxing/status/2033035998339166335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

And the final round had its moments, too:

> They are letting it fly in the final round!! ⚔️[#BarbozaJrSimsJr](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarbozaJrSimsJr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ [pic.twitter.com/yqVk1rKdTv](https://t.co/yqVk1rKdTv)
>
> — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) [March 15, 2026](https://twitter.com/DAZNBoxing/status/2033040835701342290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **How to Watch & Global Start Times**

The event is being broadcast worldwide exclusively by **[DAZN](https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/account/content/DAZN/signup?page=TierPlans)**.

| **Region** | **Main Card Starts** | **Main Event Ringwalks (Approx)** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **United States (PT)** | 5:00 PM PT | 8:15 PM PT |
| **United States (ET)** | 8:00 PM ET | 11:15 PM ET |
| **UK & Ireland** | 12:00 AM GMT (Sun) | 3:15 AM GMT (Sun) |
| **Australia (AEDT)** | 11:00 AM (Sun) | 2:15 PM (Sun) |

## **USA Betting Odds: Sims Jr. Enters as the Slight Favourite**

Oddsmakers are split on how the move to welterweight will affect Barboza, giving Sims Jr. the slight edge in most markets.

- **DraftKings:** Sims Jr. (-170) | Barboza Jr. (+135)
- **BetMGM:** Sims Jr. (-137) | Barboza Jr. (+125)

## **If I was a betting man**, I would be Betting on Barboza Jr.

The USA bookies make Sims Jr. the favourite. But not by much. However I’ve got to say I don’t agree. For me Barboza Jr. is the best bet. His 33% knockout rate against a man with 3 losses to his 1 is being overlooked by the bookies. His only loss is to [Teofimo Lopez](https://boxing-social.com/tag/teofimo-lopez/) who is a generational great. In my opinion Barboza Jr. is a great value bet to win in Anaheim.

## **Championship Double-Header: The Undercard**

The main event is supported by two high-stakes world title fights featuring some of the best small-weight fighters on the planet:

- **WBA/WBO Strawweight Title:** **Oscar Collazo (13-0)** looks for his seventh successful defense as he faces the gritty **Jesus Haro (13-3)**. Collazo aims to further unify the 105lb division tonight.
- **Undisputed Flyweight Title:** The towering **Gabriela Fundora (17-0)**, currently #6 on *The Ring’s* P4P list, defends all four belts against **Viviana Ruiz Corredor (10-2)**. Fundora is a massive -3500 betting favorite to retain her undisputed status.

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