Rolly Romero: The Return of the Champion and his Challenge
Rolly Romero shocked the boxing world on May 2 by defeating Ryan Garcia in a high-stakes bout that crowned him WBA Welterweight World Champion, his third title in three different divisions. Days later, Rolly faced the press in Los Angeles with the confidence of a man who has just rewritten his legacy. Rolly Romero: The Return of the Champion and his Challenge!
Romero floored Garcia in the second round with a left hook that rocked the Barclays Center, then controlled the fight with relentless body work-landing 45 of 57 body shots, according to CompuBox. Garcia, known for his speed and power, landed only 18 power punches in the entire 12-round bout.
“I Fight for Legacy, Not Checks”.
During the press event, held prior to the kickoff of the May 31 PBC card on Prime Video, Romero spoke with confidence, clarity-and a challenge.
“These guys fight for money. I fight for belts and for my legacy,” Rolly declared.
He also left the door open to a rematch with Garcia, albeit with reservations:
“I don’t know if he’s mentally ready. And I don’t know if the fans really want it.”
Clear Objective: Welterweight Has Always Been the Goal
Romero explained his natural rise in weight divisions:
“I should have been at 147 a long time ago. I was chasing Errol Spence.”
Faster, stronger and now more tactical, Romero said his jab to the body is his most dangerous weapon-one that slowly dismantles his opponents.
Rolly Sends a Message to Boxing
Romero closed with a powerful statement of intent:
“Ryan gave it his all, but that night he couldn’t do what he loves. That’s because he takes me seriously. I neutralized him. I’m the face of boxing.”
