Garcia vs. Romero: Shakur Stevenson Predicts Knockout

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between fellow Americans Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) and Rolando Romero (16-2, 13 KOs).

“Ryan will win. Rolly isn’t that good. Ryan is the better boxer. He’s a good fighter. I don’t look at Ryan the way other people do. I can picture a knockout. I can see the fight going a little past six rounds — Rolly will try. I can also see it dragging on a bit longer. Has Romero changed since the Tank loss? I think he’s been the same fighter his whole career. I don’t think he’s gotten better or worse,” said Stevenson.

Garcia and Romero will face off on May 2 at Times Square, New York City. The fight will mark both fighters’ debut at welterweight.