"He's a Warrior" — Romero and Garcia React After the Fight

On the night of May 3, Ryan Garcia (24–2, 20 KOs) faced Rolando Romero (17–2, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBA welterweight title (147 lbs) in a high-profile bout on Times Square, New York City.

Garcia hit the canvas as early as Round 2 but managed to go the distance. After 12 rounds, Romero earned a unanimous decision victory. Following the official announcement, both fighters shared their thoughts on the fight.

Rolando Romero praised Garcia’s resilience and expressed support for a Garcia–Haney rematch:

“Knockdowns always help win fights. But he's a real warrior. He got up and finished the fight. Honestly, I don’t even know what’s next. I think Devin and Ryan should have a rematch — make it a huge show,” said Romero.

Ryan Garcia congratulated his opponent and admitted that a turbulent year affected his performance:

“Rolly just fought a good fight. He caught me early. No excuses. Congrats to him. He did a great job, that’s all. I think this year took a toll on me — physically and mentally. I'm just grateful I made it into the ring and completed 12 rounds. I thank God for this opportunity. I want to thank Jesus Christ for both my wins and losses. And respect to Rolly — he did everything right,” said Garcia.

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