Rolly Romero is known for his angst in the boxing ring, but his recent burst of fury targeted fellow boxer, Ryan Garcia, and promoter, Oscar De La Hoya. This tirade came after news that the highly-anticipated fight between Romero and Garcia got canceled.
For those who missed this fiery confrontation, the boxing world has been buzzing with the news. The explosive lightweight contender, Romero, was poised to face off against Garcia in a match that was being hailed as a potentially game-changing event in both of their careers. However, due to Garcia sustaining a wrist injury during training, the fight has been postponed indefinitely.
This revelation sparked an intense reaction from Romero, who raged at Garcia, accusing him of playing the ‘diva’. He stated, “Ryan Garcia might as well trade his boxing gloves for a diva’s tiara.” Trashing Garcia’s reputation, Romero alleged that Garcia was using his injury as an excuse to avoid the fight.
Romero didn’t stop there. He also launched a verbal tirade against boxing legend and Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, famously known for his “fishnets” photoshoots from years ago. He slammed him saying, “De La Hoya doing ballet in fishnets doesn’t scare anyone; he should stick to promotion instead of shielding his fighters.” Clearly, Romero didn’t hold back his frustration over the canceled bout, as he minced no words about his view of the situation.
Fans from both sides took to the internet to voice their opinions about the situation, making “Rolly Romero”, “Ryan Garcia”, and “De La Hoya” trending topics on social media. The interest shown by the online community indicates the fight, should it happen, could draw a significant audience.
Garcia, meanwhile, has kept relatively quiet amid Romero’s criticism. Since the announcement of his wrist injury, he has posted photos showcasing his recovery process, indirectly responding to Romero’s verbal spew.
However, De La Hoya responded defiantly. He dismissed Romero’s comments as ‘non-productive trash talk’ and reiterated his commitment to his fighters and the sport of boxing. “Instead of engaging in verbal tirades,” he remarked, “I’ll let success and achievement do the talking.“
This instance, though a spicy feud in the boxing world, highlights the intensity and fervor that these athletes bring to the sport. While it’s evident that boxing is a physically demanding sport, instances such as these underscore the fact that the mental and emotional aspects of the game can be equally challenging.
Where the planned fight was bearing the signs to be a monumental clash between two talented lightweight contenders, its cancellation has temporarily shifted the battleground from the ring to the media.
Regardless of the venue, both fighters, inlcuding their fans, are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to prove their mettle. Whether the fight between Garcia and Romero will be rescheduled is yet unclear. However, fans can only hope for a clash between the two boxing stars in the near future, once Garcia’s injury fully heals.
Until then, the outburst of words and allegations will likely continue to fuel the anticipation and intrigue among boxing fans worldwide. The canceled fight has undeniably sparked off fireworks —ones of an entirely different nature but just as captivating to the followers of this high-octane sport.
