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The lightweight clash you would not want to miss is Rolly Romero defending his WBA super lightweight title against Isaac Cruz. This fight has been brewing for a while, and now it’s just a few days away. Remember all that buzz about Ryan Garcia-Rolly Romero? Well, negotiations fell through, but Romero is still stepping into the ring against Cruz on March 30.

Cruz’s aggressive style and relentless pressure will undoubtedly give Romero a tough challenge. Nonetheless, Romero remains confident. Apart from the WBA belt, it seems that Romero has another ‘title belt’ around his neck. Moreover, it is made of rubies. However, what prompted this choice of accessory?

Rolly Romero showcases his bling to the fans

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Rolando Romero made a flashy statement during an interview with FightHype.com, hinting at his extravagant lifestyle. When questioned by a reporter, Romero uttered an interesting response centered around rubies. “Rubies?” the reporter queried, seemingly confused by Romero’s abrupt introduction of the gemstone. Romero, however, remained enigmatic.

I’ll tell you like this,” he began, “I’ve never in my life seen anyone wear more rubies. Not no guy, not no rapper.” Therefore, Romero is possibly trying to change the narrative as far as a flashy lifestyle goes with his unique taste in gems in the custom-made chain.

Now, it remains to be seen f he’ll be able to retain his WBA belt. Notably, if he gets too overconfident he might only be left with this custom-made chain. What are the chances of Romero winning?

What are the odds saying?

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This fight is more than just a title defense for Romero; it’s a chance to prove he belongs amongst the 140-pound elite fighters. Cruz, on the other hand, is hungry to add another champion’s scalp to his boxing record. Both fighters have fueled the hype train with their trash talk, guaranteeing an electric atmosphere on fight night. This holds a lot of anticipation since the co-main event title fight will be showcased by Amazon Prime in what will be its first time broadcasting a live PPV event.

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Can Cruz withstand Romero’s devastating left hook? Or will Cruz’s aggressiveness force an early stoppage? The winner will earn bragging rights  along with a world title. As per Box. live, Isaac Cruz has a better chance of winning against Rolly Romero with a whopping 72.34% bets placed on him.

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Even though Cruz seems like a fierce opponent, it’s to be noted that Romero still has a puncher’s chance against the shorter Cruz. What are your thoughts about this matchup? Tell us in the comments section.

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