Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) is filled with confidence as he prepares for his first defense of the WBA light-welterweight title against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (25-2-1, 17 KOs) on March 30th, which will be broadcasted on Amazon Prime PPV.
While the WBA has not yet mandated Rolly to defend against Ismael Barroso, a victory over Cruz will likely lead to that requirement.
Mayweather Promotions, Rolly’s promoters, are hoping for a smooth victory against Pitbull Cruz, as this fight does not offer significant financial gain for him.
Rather than facing Ryan Garcia in a headlining pay-per-view event, Rolando chose to fight Pitbull as an undercard attraction.
If Rolly loses to Cruz, it will be a devastating blow to his career, as he will lose his leverage to entice Ryan Garcia or Teofimo Lopez into facing him. Without the WBA belt, Rolly’s fifteen minutes of fame will come to an end.
Rolly Romero expressed his confidence and aggressive fighting style in an interview on Compas on The Beat, discussing his upcoming fight against Isaac Cruz on March 30th, which will be broadcasted on Amazon Prime PPV.
When asked about his plans for 2024, Rolly stated, “I have a significant fight lined up that will be entertaining. We’re going to make Amazon Prime soar to new heights.”
The Rolly vs. Cruz fight promises to be intriguing, as long as there are no controversial stoppages like in Rolando’s previous bout against Barroso in May.
Rolly dismissed the need to extensively study Pitbull Cruz’s style, stating that he consistently relies on the same tactics of moving forward and throwing haymakers. Rolly also mentioned his intention to move up to the welterweight division in the near future.
Rolly took a jab at Ryan Garcia, revealing that he chose to fight Pitbull because it presented a bigger and more challenging opportunity for boxing. He questioned where Ryan was getting his information from after the latter’s initial skepticism.
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe emphasized the significance of Amazon Prime as the largest platform worldwide, highlighting the opportunity for Rolly to showcase his skills and establish himself as one of the sport’s top punchers.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com