Rolando Romero shocked the boxing world in May when he beat Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision. Not many people thought 'Rolly' had a chance, but he won the fight easily and got everyone's attention.
Romero's recent record hasn't been great. He's only won one of his last four fights, with two knockout losses to Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz. But now he's taking some time off to rest his body and mind. He's also focusing a lot on his faith.
At an IBA Golden Era event in Istanbul, Turkey, Romero talked to Boxing King Media. He discussed his fight with Garcia and hinted at maybe being part of the Riyadh Season plans. But he also had some strong words for boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh.
"The thing is, you want fighters to exchange more: So stop endorsing fighters who don't exchange. Common sense on that one, no?"
Romero pointed out that Alalshikh says he won't work with boxers who run around the ring. But 'Rolly' thinks that's not true. He says Alalshikh works with defensive fighters like Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson.
Romero even joked about Haney, saying they should put weights on his legs to stop him from running around the ring so much.
This argument shows a bigger issue in boxing. Some fans and promoters want to see more aggressive fighting, while others appreciate the skill of defensive boxers. It's a debate that's been going on for a long time in the sport.
For now, fans are waiting to see what Romero will do next. His win over Garcia was a big surprise, and it'll be interesting to see if he can keep that momentum going in his next fight.
