Ryan Garcia Confirms Fight Against Rolando Romero
The bout, set for April 20, follows a public feud between the two fighters and ends speculation about Garcia's next opponent.
- Ryan Garcia has confirmed that his next fight will be against Rolando Romero on April 20, 2024, dismissing previous rumors of a bout with Jose Ramirez.
- Romero, the current WBA super lightweight champion, had initially planned a title defense with Isaac Cruz, but those plans were cast aside.
- The announcement follows a public feud between Garcia and Romero, with Garcia claiming he was misled about the fight's finalization.
- Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has identified Garcia's reliance on his left hook as a potential weakness against top-level fighters.
- Garcia's announcement also puts to rest a feud with his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, with whom he had been in legal disputes over promotional rights.