“Rolly Romero Knockout Fallout: Promoters Spar as Boxer Licks Wounds!”
In the aftermath of Rolly Romero’s devastating loss to Isaac Cruz, the boxing world witnessed a fiery exchange between the fighter and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya. The tension between the two had been simmering for some time, stemming from a series of contentious events leading up to the bout.
The feud traces back to a decision made by Ryan Garcia to select Romero as his opponent over Devin Haney, a choice that De La Hoya publicly supported. However, Romero withdrew from the fight, leading to a rift between the fighter and his promoter. The animosity escalated when Romero and De La Hoya engaged in a public war of words, with both parties trading insults and accusations.
Following Romero’s defeat at the hands of Cruz, De La Hoya seized the opportunity to deliver a final blow to his embattled fighter. In a scathing Twitter video, the former professional boxer mocked Romero’s loss and admonished him for focusing on the promoter rather than his opponent. De La Hoya’s taunts added fuel to the already raging fire, further exacerbating the rift between the two.
The tension spilled over onto social media, with Leonard Ellerbe, under whose promotions Romero fights, coming to the fighter’s defense. Ellerbe condemned De La Hoya’s behavior as “classless” and criticized him and Bernard Hopkins for their lack of sensitivity following Romero’s defeat. The exchange highlighted the deep-seated animosity between the rival promoters and underscored the high stakes involved in professional boxing.
Inside the ring, Romero’s night was one of disappointment and defeat. Despite his efforts to rally against Cruz, he found himself outmatched and outmaneuvered. A devastating knockout in the eighth round sealed his fate, marking a significant setback in his career and resulting in the loss of his WBA Super Lightweight belt.
He remarked, “Rollies you dumba**, getting knocked out. Focus on your opponent instead of focusing on me. Goddamit. All other fighters, learn from Rollies. Don’t talk shit about promoters. There’s only three of us in the world.”
In captions, he wrote, “Chihuahua [laughing emoji] beat you.”
“Wow, Rolly is ok but what if he wasn’t and something tragic happened? Classless behavior from two HOF fighters and promoters especially immediately after a fight IMO. Props again to Isaac Cruz and his team on a terrific performance.”
As Romero licks his wounds and contemplates his next move, the fallout from his defeat continues to reverberate throughout the boxing world. With tensions running high and tempers flaring, the feud between Romero and De La Hoya shows no signs of abating, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this gripping saga.
