Boxing News: Ryan Garcia Confirms Rolly Romero Fight, Sends a Stern Warning

Ryan Garcia seems to have finally settled on an opponent after a rollercoaster ride choosing a fighter. And the name in the opposite corner is a familiar one – Rolly Romero! The massive development comes following failed negotiations between the two camps. In a tweet today, now deleted, ‘King Ry’ claimed, “Well, I assume it’s April 20th. 4/20. See you soon, Rolly Polly.”

He further stated, “Enjoy every moment not in the ring with me until 4/20 cause that day you will not enjoy what will happen.” However, Garcia wasn’t done, as he warned Romero about bringing one of his prior opponents into the mix. He wrote, “Potentially even bring Barroso to come, hang with me in camp, and talk about how he whooped you. Going to be [a] blast.”

However, this fight did not come easy! Previously, Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, had revealed that ‘King Ry’ might be fighting Jose Ramirez, claiming Rolly Romero had priced himself out. So, Romero hit back with a fight with Isaac Cruz, who was also rumored to be in consideration for Garcia. ‘Rolly’ went as far as to accuse De La Hoya of going around his back to set a deal with Cruz. Nevertheless, in a shocking turn, Garcia finalized the fight. After his initial tweet with the announcement today, the Victorville native returned to X, addressing his fans. in April, as revealed by Ryan Garcia.

Ryan Garcia claims the fight against Rolly Romero will be a PPV event

In his second tweet, Garcia revealed the fight will air on DAZN on the stipulated date while shedding light on the Pay-Per-View prices and venue details. “4-20 Live on [DAZN Boxing] PPV Tickets and Location soon,” wrote Garcia. Given the confusion created about his next opponents in the past few weeks, Garcia addressed his fans with a message for them.

“It’s time To enter battle once again. I understand that there has been a lot of confusion, but this fight is happening. I’m happy to announce this,” Garcia wrote. He then reaffirmed anyone doubtful by claiming the same news would be posted by everyone in a while. “Everyone is going to post this soon, don’t worry. I love you guys,” wrote Garcia.

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Even though their negotiations have gone through several ups and downs in the recent past, Ryan Garcia is confident about having finalized the fight with Romero. However, if the past is any evidence, there could be yet another twist in the story. Do you think the fight would actually happen? Or is there another  dramatic twist waiting in the cards? Let us know in the comments section below! 

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