Rising boxing star Ryan Garcia seems to be interested in facing Rolly Romero following his loss to Gervonta Davis in a surprising turn of events. The loss to Davis was a significant blow to Garcia and his undefeated record. Although many had anticipated a competitive clash between two promising young fighters, Davis ultimately emerged victorious.
Meanwhile, another contender who lost to ‘Tank’, Rolly Romero recently secured a controversial win over veteran boxer Ismael Barroso. The match ended prematurely when the referee, Tony Weeks, stopped the fight in the ninth round. This decision drew criticism and raised questions about the legitimacy of Romero’s claim to the WBA title.
Ryan Garcia on Instagram today… pic.twitter.com/ZxTRU4X9Mq
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 5, 2023
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In a now-deleted post on social media, Garcia hinted at a potential matchup with Rolly Romero, stating that the fight could take place in September. This choice surprised many, as Garcia had previously mentioned Isaac Cruz and Teofimo Lopez as potential opponents. The decision to target Romero has faced substantial backlash from fans and boxing enthusiasts alike.
Ryan Garcia’s risky decision to target Rolly Romero raises doubts and criticism
A user named Hamed thought it was embarrassing that ‘KingRy’ would want to face Romero to win a ‘paper title’.
Embarrassing begging Rolly for a fight to win a paper Title
— Hamed (@HamedBoxing) June 5, 2023
Another user claimed that this was a low-reward yet high-risk fight for Garcia.
High risk low reward type of fight
— Dizz⭕️ (@DizzFromYaMum) June 5, 2023
However, according to a user named Kyle Anthony, this was a good matchup for Garcia after his loss to Davis.
Nice match up for Garcia after Tank fight…
— Kyle Anthony's UFC Betting (@KyleAnthonyUFC) June 5, 2023
In addition, 4-time world champion Jorge Linares insinuated that Garcia was ducking him to face Romero.
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— Jorge Linares (@JorgeLinares) June 5, 2023
Lastly, a user claimed that while Davis was in prison, the two people who lost to him were now eyeing to face each other.
Daddy been in jail for a day and the kids already fighting 🤦♂️
— Keyboard Warrior (@NonPronounedBio) June 5, 2023
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Garcia’s loss to Gervonta Davis has prompted a critical juncture in his boxing career. As he contemplates his next opponent, the decision to target Romero has drawn mixed reactions. While Garcia aims to bounce back and rebuild his reputation, Romero’s recent victory over Ismael Barroso has left doubts about his credibility as a legitimate titleholder.
As the sport continues to evolve, the decision to face Romero presents both opportunities and risks for Garcia’s future in the ring. Time will tell whether this matchup will lead to redemption for Garcia or further complicate his journey to the top of the boxing world.
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