Rolly Romero, young, unabashed, and fears, is one of those high-octane boxing talents who never shy away from expressing his opinion. Romero recently went off on the Pitbull Cruz fight criticism, lashed out at Ryan Garcia’s “BS” fight offer, and even targeted Oscar De La Hoya amidst all the heated boxing debates.
Criticism surrounding the Pitbull Cruz fight has been rampant, with many in the boxing fraternity tanking it as a farce. Romero, however, begs to differ. The boxer defended the fight and its participants vigorously, expressing his disapproval of the criticism being directed towards it. He mentioned the grit and determination of both boxers in the ring as proof of the fight’s authenticity and legitimacy, even praising their physical condition and tactics during the active rounds.
Undeniably, Romero’s words carry a lot of weight in these testing times. After all, Rut-Roh (as he is fondly known) is an unbeaten prodigy in the lightweight category with an awe-inspiring 14-0 record. Romero’s approval is an attestation to Pitbull Cruz’s commitment in the ring.
One of the other major points of discontent for Romero recently has been Ryan Garcia’s fight offer. The boxing star condemned the offer propositioned by Garcia as ‘BS’, questioning its validity in the boxing world. He took a jibe at Garcia claiming he uses these tactics as an eventual curtain behind which he hides his inability to face Romero in a real fight. Romero’s open criticism is a reflection of the current skepticism surrounding Garcia’s sanctioning, which is seen by many as a ploy to avoid fighters of Romero’s caliber.
“Talk is cheap,” exclaimed Romero while ranting about Garcia, implying that his actions have failed to back up his words. This controversy was one of the hot topics in the boxing world this week, causing a stir among fans and experts alike.
Amidst all of this, Oscar De La Hoya found himself under the unexpected crosshair of Romero. The boxer pinpointed De La Hoya, holding him accountable for the current state of boxing and the issues Romero has to deal with. Romero’s frustration plans an intricate part in this agenda, as he was heard blaming De La Hoya for backing up maid match-ups and market gimmicks over authentic boxing talents.
“It’s time they start promoting true boxing talents. Fans need to see real fights, not spectacles,” Romero rebutted about De La Hoya’s tactics. This ignited the underlying unrest among the boxing community about the direction in which the sport is headed.
Indeed, Romero’s unabashed criticisms and comments are hard-hitting. However, they may serve a purpose in a sport where true talent is often overshadowed by pomp and spectacle. Romero’s words represent not just his personal sentiment, but the voice of many young boxers who are keen to eke out a reputation for themselves based on their skill and prowess at the sport.
No doubt, the events of recent weeks have drawn divided opinions among the audiences. It remains to be seen how the likes of De La Hoya and Garcia respond to the fresh attack launched on them by Romero, and how other boxers react to Romero’s bold challenge.
In the meantime, Romero continues to stun spectators in the ring while not mincing his words off it. He’s setting an example, and time will tell whether the boxing world begins to pay heed to his call for authenticity and true sporting spirit.
