*WOW* RYAN GARCIA VS ROLANDO ROMERO TRAINING FOOTAGE (HEAVY BAG, SPARRING, POWER & SPEED)
- Posted by monty9 on Jan 23, 2025
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Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero has been confirmed as Ryan Garcia’s opponent for May 2nd after Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz opted out due to a prior commitment. Cruz is scheduled to fight Angel Fierro on February 1st and chose to focus on that bout rather than negotiating another high-profile match so soon. This decision left an opening for Romero to step in and take on Garcia in the main event of Turki Al-Sheikh’s card at Times Square in New York City. While this opportunity is significant for Romero, it has sparked debate among fans and analysts, as many believe there were stronger candidates in the stacked 140-lb division to face Garcia.
Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) has had a tumultuous career, with his most recent notable fight ending in an eighth-round knockout loss to Cruz in March 2024. That bout was a one-sided affair, leaving critics questioning whether Romero is ready for the challenge of facing a star like Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs). Garcia, on the other hand, is coming off a period of inactivity, whic