Rolly Romero is set to face off against Isaac Cruz at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Match 30, putting his WBO super lightweight title on the line.
Originally slated to fight Ryan Garcia, a resident of Las Vegas like Romero himself, the matchup took an unexpected turn when Garcia opted for Cruz instead. However, there’s always the possibility of Romero and Garcia meeting in the ring at a later date.
Following the dissolution of the Romero-Garcia bout, Garcia has solidified a deal with Devin Haney for a clash scheduled for April 20 in Las Vegas.
This bout will see Haney put his WBC super lightweight title on the line, thereby elevating the significance of Garcia’s fight above Romero’s.
Meanwhile, during an interview today, the Victorville native expressed his definitive stance on a future showdown with Romero.
In conversation with host Jack Alter on ‘King Ry,’ Garcia hinted at his future plans regarding a potential matchup with Romero. “I have no intention of fighting Romero. I won’t entertain that possibility,” remarked Garcia, making his stance clear.
It’s worth noting that in the world of boxing, substantial financial incentives can often sway decisions, turning a “no” into a “yes.” However, the question remains as to who would be willing to provide the financial backing necessary to entice Garcia into a bout with Romero.
Nevertheless, if Garcia were to suffer a defeat at the hands of Devin Haney in their upcoming fight, the landscape might shift, potentially opening the door for a confrontation with Romero in the ring. While Garcia adamantly asserts his unwillingness to face Romero, the latter may not actively pursue the matchup either.
As of now, Garcia’s upcoming bout with Haney takes precedence, with the outcome possibly influencing the likelihood of a future encounter between Garcia and Romero.
Despite Garcia’s firm stance against facing Romero, circumstances in the unpredictable world of boxing could eventually lead to a different outcome.
The question of whether Garcia and Romero will ever share the ring remains open for speculation. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments section below!
