By: Sean Crose
And so he’s coming again. After over a 12 months away from the skilled prize ring, Ryan Garcia will slip between the ropes to face Rolando “Rolly” Romero in Instances Sq. on Could twenty fifth. It’s an fascinating matchup between two laborious hitting, colourful and motion oriented fighters. Though the 26 12 months Garcia is definitely the A-side on this bout, it’s not like he’s going to be combating a tuneup. Romero is a high quality fighter who will most actually be seeking to upset the figurative apple cart by scoring an upset win over Garcia within the spring.
Garcia final fought again in April of 2024, when he repeatedly knocked down then decisioned Devin Haney in a battle he wasn’t presupposed to win. And, in the end, Garcia had the win faraway from his report after it was reported he had examined constructive for having a banned substance in his system. Not solely was Garcia stripped of his win towards Haney, he was suspended from the battle sport for a full 12 months. Now that his suspension is coming to an in depth, nevertheless, Garcia – whose habits was weird main as much as the Haney battle – seems to be extra low key as he readies himself for his comeback battle in Could.
As for Romero, his final battle was a UD win over Manuel James again in September. Boasting a report of 16-2, the Vegas native has knocked out all however three of the boys he’s defeated. In different phrases, he hits and hits laborious. Whether or not he’ll be capable to high Garcia, although, is one other story. Though each males have misplaced to Gervonta Davis, Garcia is seen as maybe having the higher pedigree of the 2 males. Once more, although, something is feasible in boxing, and Romero isn’t any slouch. He’s a worthy opponent for the person often known as “King Ry”
The Could twenty fifth card is a shining one. Though the Garcia-Romero battle would be the foremost occasion, Devin Haney will face Jose Ramirez and Teofimo Lopez will sq. off towards Arnold Barboza, as properly. It’s a stacked deck, loaded with notable expertise. Like Garcia, Lopez shall be combating at junior welterweight. Which means a significant throwdown between Garcia and Lopez could also be taking place within the close to future, supplied each win in Could. And a Garcia-Haney rematch will all the time be so as. There’s so much at stake this spring in Instances Sq.. Garcia, Romero and the others have so much driving on their performances, which actually makes issues fascinating.
