By Boxing News – 01/21/2025 – Comments
Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero was given the May 2nd fight against Ryan Garcia after Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz chose not to take it due to his previously scheduled fight next month. This is Rolly’s chance to pull off an upset of the ring-rusty Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on Turki Al-Sheikh’s card at Times Square in New York City.
Rolly Steps In Cruz has a fight scheduled against Angel Fierro on February 1st and didn’t want to negotiate another fight until after his match. Fans were hoping to see Ryan and Pitbull fight, as it would have been a lot more interesting than watching Rolly be given the match-up.
It’s unclear if there were other fighters available that could have stepped in. The 140-lb division has a lot of fighters with more talent than Rolly, and it would have been great for fans to see someone else.
The former WBA light welterweight champion Rolly (16-2, 13 KOs) was knocked out in the eighth round by Pitbull Cruz last year in the eighth round on March 30th. That was a surprisingly one-sided fight.
On the May 2nd card, Devin Haney will face Jose Ramirez, and heavyweight Martin Bakole fights Efe Ajagba.
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Boxing News 24 » Rolando “Rolly” Romero Takes on Ryan Garcia in May After Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Withdraws
Last Updated on 01/21/2025
