Romero dominated the fight with powerful left hooks. He knocked Garcia down in the second round, a blow from which 'KingRy' never fully recovered. The judges all scored the fight in Romero's favor, marking a decisive victory.
This fight was Garcia's return to the ring after a suspension. Before the bout, he wasn't keen on facing Haney again, believing he'd already beaten him. But a big offer from Riyadh Season changed his mind. Now, that rematch seems unlikely to happen soon.
Garcia's manager said:
"Ryan's going through a bad patch. This loss might actually be good for him. It lets him avoid rushing into another fight with Haney. He can build himself up against more suitable opponents and get his confidence back before facing Haney again."
With the Haney fight on hold, Garcia might look for other exciting matchups. Conor Benn has come up as a possible opponent. Benn hasn't shown much interest, but the financial appeal could make the fight happen.
Garcia and Haney both signed with Turki Alalshikh a few months ago, which was supposed to set up their rematch. But Garcia's loss to Romero has changed everything.
For now, Garcia will need to regroup. His inactivity and recent setbacks have taken their toll. Whether this loss changes his life for better or worse remains to be seen. One thing's for sure - Garcia's career has taken an unexpected turn, and fans will be watching closely to see what happens next.