Ryan Garcia is back, and he is stronger than ever. After the devastating defeat he received earlier this year against Gervonta Davis, it looked like Garcia might just never have a shot at becoming a champion anytime soon. However, ‘KingRy’ managed to turn everything around with his recent knockout performance. Not only did he win via KO, but he also dominated Oscar Duarte throughout the length of the fight.
However, Garcia appears to have his eyes set on a championship title as he challenged the WBA champion Rolly Romero after his fight. Garcia had boldly declared, “I told everyone I’m committing to becoming a world champion. If Rollies wants that, bring it on Rollies.” Not only that, but it seems that Romero isn’t going to back down from the challenge as well and is ready to go toe-to-toe against Garcia. Here’s what he had.
Rolly Romero declares war against Ryan Garcia
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Rolando Romero has recently faced a barrage of attention following a call-out from fellow boxer Ryan Garcia. In a recent Facetime interview with Elie Seckbach, Romero addressed the viral nature of the situation, stating, “Anything that involves my name always goes viral; that’s all I can say.”
Despite the excitement generated by Garcia’s challenge, Romero expressed his satisfaction with Garcia’s recent victory. He emphasized, “I am happy Ryan won. I wanted him to win. ‘Cause I wish no harm on the dude, you know. But I’mma tell [it] like this – You say my name, you’re getting f**ed up.”
Acknowledging Garcia’s call-out, Romero made it clear that he’s ready to take on the challenge. He asserted, “This fight was supposed to happen long-long ago. I have been calling him out for I don’t know how many years. It’s a massive fight for boxing.” Romero’s straightforward response indicates his determination to turn the verbal exchange into a physical showdown.
Romero’s assertive stance sets the stage for an intriguing and long-awaited clash between two formidable contenders in the boxing arena.
Controversies arise as Garcia wins the fight
Despite securing an eighth-round KO victory, controversy clouded Garcia’s win. Referee James Green was criticized post-fight. Firstly, he warned Duarte for a low blow, a call disputed by fans who deemed it questionable. Additionally, concerns were also raised regarding a potentially suspect count while Duarte was down.
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The match showcased both the resilience of Garcia and the challenges that can accompany a return to the ring after a setback. The post-fight dialogue revealed conflicting opinions on the referee’s decisions. While Garcia emerged victorious, the controversy added an unexpected layer to his triumph. The video of the countdown soon went viral on social media, with many fans questioning it.
As the boxing world debates the outcome, it remains to be seen how this controversy will turn out. What are your thoughts about the countdown? Do you think there is any possible foul play involved? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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