In an entertaining sports world twist, professional lightweight boxer Rolly Romero recently flexed his comedic muscles, adding more fire to his heated rivalry with Isaac Cruz. In a turn of events that is as amusing as it is unexpected, Romero showed off Isaac Cruz’s chain in a cheeky jest, becoming the talk of the boxing community in the process. But what gained more attention is a crazy video he shared on social media imitating the partying antics of boxing legend, Oscar De La Hoya.
Romero, who is known for his flamboyant personality and tongue-in-cheek humor, took the opportunity to poke fun at the De La Hoya’s well-documented party lifestyle, drawing a parallel with his victory over Cruz. The video replicated one of De La Hoya’s party incidents, portraying a high-energy celebration boasting immense pomp and celebration. The promotional video presented a newfound side of Romero – one brimming with self-confidence, humor and a knack for trolling.
Available on his official social media accounts, Romero’s video soon went viral, attracting wide-ranging reactions from fans and critics alike. It featured the undefeated boxing champ showing off Cruz’s chain while pretending to party like De La Hoya, complete with an exaggerated swagger and loud, wild laughter. The unmistakable reference to De La Hoya’s party lifestyle may be controversial for boxing purists, but there’s no denying the fact that it has been a masterstroke in terms of generating publicity.
This attention-grabbing move has just pumped up the anticipation further, ahead of Romero’s increasingly awaited clash with Cruz. While the spectacle of Romero flexing the Cruz chain has stirred up some buzz, it is the De La Hoya imitation video that has truly lit up the social feeds, driving extensive coverage and debate amongst the enthusiast boxing community.
Despite his humorous antics, Romero is an incredibly formidable boxer in the ring. With a knockout percentage of 86%, he is among the most feared lightweight boxers in recent times. He is currently ranked as third-best active lightweight by The Ring and fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. As of December 2021, Romero is undefeated with a record of 14 wins, no losses, and 12 knockouts.
Isaac Cruz, on the other hand, isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. Particularly known for his relentless style and fiery competitiveness, Cruz is reported to be unfazed by Romero’s antics. He has so far won 19 of 24 bouts in his career, with 14 of those wins by knockout. Cruz is confident as ever, undeterred by Romero’s recent love for the limelight, making the impending fight all the more intriguing.
As the Romero and Cruz fight draws nearer, it’s clear the boxing world is anticipating the bout with bated breath. And while many will be watching to see who emerges victorious in the ring, it’s clear that the pre-fight antics and outrageous display of bravado, especially with Romero brandishing Cruz’s chain and imitating De La Hoya, will remain one of the contest’s most talked-about highlights, adding an additional layer to this fiercely competitive sporting face-off.
The fact remains that it’s all fun and games until the first bell rings. But until then, the audience can enjoy the pre-match banter and rivalry, as the anticipation to the final showdown grows. And it’s fair to say, Rolly Romero, with his uproarious antics and undeniable skill, will continue to keep boxing fans entertained in and outside the ring.
