Romeo knocks out Ryan Garcia
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Rolly Romero made a splash in Ryan Garcia's comeback bout, knocking him off his stride during their May 3 encounter in New York City. Romero snatched a surprising unanimous decision victory, leaving Garcia ruing the loss of what should've been a sold-out fight.
Romero's tactics dominated the night, as he relentlessly pressed and timed his attacks to counter Garcia's renowned speed. A stinging second-round left hook floored Garcia, visibly shaken, setting the tone for the remainder of the contest. The three judges scored the contest 115-112, 115-112, and a dramatic 118-109, leaving Garcia gasping for recovery – a recovery that never truly materialized.
Following the bout, a disappointed Garcia voiced his discontent, remarking, "It didn't feel authentic to me." Yet, he also acknowledged that he wouldn't make excuses for the performance.
Initially, Garcia had targeted Devin Haney, but it seemed Romero had nipped those plans in the bud. However, Romero hinted at larger matches against both Garcia and Haney, stating that a potential showdown between the two would be a fight worth pursuing.
While Romero's win sent ripples through the boxing world, it seems promoters may still push for a Garcia-Haney rematch, per their existing agreement. However, the lukewarm performances displayed by both competitors leave some speculation about the match's marketability. Co-main events saw Devin Haney score a decision over Jose Ramirez, while Teofimo Lopez fought Arnold Barboza Jr., though few details on that bout surfaced in reports.
The unexpected outcome of the bout stirred buzz in the boxing community, with fans eager to see how both fighters will bounce back. The uncertainty surrounding Garcia's comeback and Romero's rise to stardom promises a thrilling season ahead.
- Garcia expressed his disappointment over Rolly Romero's tactics during their ring battle, claiming he felt the victory was inauthentic.
- In a potential sparring session, Romero hinted at a future match with both Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, positioning it as a notable fight to pursue.
- Despite Romero's surprising victory and the stir it caused in the sports world, there are still discussions about a Garcia-Haney rematch, as per their existing agreement.
