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Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, a powerhouse in the boxing world, recently unleashed a verbal jab outside the ropes. In an eye-opening interview with ESNews, Romero shed light on the collapsed talks for a much-anticipated fight with Ryan Garcia. Why did it happen Romero points fingers, but not where you’d expect.

Romero hinted at misinformation and team dynamics playing spoilsport. Instead, he’s now slated to face Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on March 30. But what exactly went wrong?

Direct Call, direct answers

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Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero’s words in the ESNews interview paint a vivid picture of the behind-the-scenes drama. “I just know that nothing was ever finalized,” he asserted, shedding light on the collapse of the much-anticipated bout with Ryan Garcia.

Moreover, Romero candidly addressed the miscommunications purportedly plaguing Garcia’s team. “So, I don’t know who is in Ryan’s ear telling him this is this, this is that,” he remarked, hinting at a possible information gap in Garcia’s camp.

Emphasizing the need for direct communication, Romero added, “But I just feel that he needs to fix up his team because I feel like he’s very misinformed and stuff.” Romero also suggested a more personal approach could have clarified matters. “He should’ve just gave me a call and I would’ve been straight up with what the f**k is really going on,” he stated.

His perspective, as someone directly involved in the process, provides invaluable insight into the often opaque world of boxing negotiations. He also talked about a potential fight with Ryan in the future.

Open door for a future clash: Rolly Romero keeps hope alive

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Despite the recent breakdown in negotiations, Rolly Romero keeps the door open for a future clash with Ryan Garcia. “Yeah, I mean like I said, there’s always possibility for everything,” Romero stated, suggesting a sense of inevitability in their meeting inside the ring. Further emphasizing the fight’s potential, he added, “Ryan don’t need a belt to fight me. It’s still a fight that’s up and here and could be made.”

Acknowledging the public’s eagerness for this matchup, Romero remarked, “I think that’s a big fight, that’s a massive fight you know. That’s a fight that everybody wants to watch in boxing.” This statement showcases his readiness to take on Ryan.

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His openness to a future fight with Ryan Garcia, despite the recent setbacks, suggests that the boxing world might still witness this highly anticipated bout. Who do you think would emerge victorious in a showdown between Romero and Garcia?

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