Ryan Garcia has taken to Instagram and teased his fans with the prospect of an upcoming fight. Garcia, who in his last bout fought Gervonta Davis at 135 lbs, is now looking to move up to 140 lbs, the weight category in which he earlier fought Javier Fortuna. Recently, Rolando Romero became the WBA world super lightweight (140 lbs) champion by defeating Ismael Barroso. Following the victory against Barroso, Romero called out Garcia.
In fact, Romero believed that Ryan Garcia was the only fight he cared for following his latest win. Additionally, in his opinion, he felt the winner of Garcia vs. Romero should later take on Gervonta Davis. Hence, now that Garcia spoke about an upcoming fight at 140 lbs, boxing fans could not help but refer to ‘Rolly’ Romero.
Fans meditate on a potential fight between Ryan Garcia and ‘Rolly’ Romero as the former teases return to 140 lbs
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Following his controversial win over Barroso, Romero teased Garcia, mentioning he had the belt. According to Romero, Ryan Garcia vs. ‘Rolly’ Romero is “the fight that everybody has been asking for forever“. In this connection, Romero even went to the extent of branding the mentioned contest as the biggest fight in boxing right now. “And the winner between me and Ryan gets Gervonta Davis. That’s what we’re gonna do. We’re gonna do it the old-school way,” Romero added.
Likewise, after Garcia posted his latest Instagram story, a fan said, “It’s the race to beat the weakest champion at 140- Rolly“.
It’s the race to beat the weakest champion at 140- Rolly
— 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹🩸 (@DaredevilMMA) May 24, 2023
Similarly, another user said, “Romero is food for everyone should pursue that route“.
Romero is food for everyone should pursue that route
— Benji 🥊 (@JhusLeftarm) May 24, 2023
Meanwhile, one advised Ryan Garcia “to strip right back to basics, throw left hooks while holding a tennis ball against his chin with the right“. In their opinion, “Ryan looked like an amateur against Tank“.
He needs to strip right back to basics, throw left hooks while holding a tennis ball against his chin with the right. Ryan looked like an amateur against Tank
— Tex Thomson (@king0scots1) May 24, 2023
However, one was of the opinion that “it will be against a no-name random so he can guarantee a win”.
Yeah, it will be against a no name random so he can guarantee a win, watch.
— Tha Truth (@Slyfox_619) May 24, 2023
Finally, one said, “Staying active is the best thing he can do!” In addition, they expressed that they could not wait longer to see Garcia’s return to the ring.
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Staying active is the best thing he can do! Can’t wait for his return 🥊
— ✨Gizmo✨ (@gizmo_277) May 24, 2023
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