Rolly Romero Questions Why Ryan Garcia Didn’t Call Him Out

Romero says Garcia avoided mentioning him after WBC title victory

After capturing the WBC welterweight belt, Ryan Garcia called out other names. Rolando Romero was not one of them.

“Why didn’t he call me out?” Rolly said. “It’s obvious why he don’t want to call me out… but why didn’t he call me out?”

Rolly beat Garcia on May 2. That result gives him a reason to expect his name to come up, especially when the man he defeated later grabs a belt. In boxing, wins like that usually stay attached to a fighter’s story and resurface the moment titles change hands.

Garcia chose a different direction.

There are bigger financial targets in front of him right now, including possible fights with Shakur Stevenson, Conor Benn, and Devin Haney. Those fights bring larger purses, wider attention, and cleaner promotional narratives. A rematch with Rolly does not offer the same upside in the current market.

It would also be a gamble. Garcia didn’t lose a close decision the first time. He was beaten clearly. Running that back immediately means revisiting a problem he already struggled to solve, and champions rarely volunteer for that kind of risk when other high-paying options exist, and momentum is on their side.

Rolly has not fought since that win. Headlines centered on a possible bout with Manny Pacquiao, now in his mid-40s, rather than movement against active contenders. A mandatory involving Shakhram Giyasov still requires resolution. The 2024 stoppage loss to Isaac Cruz also remains in the file when matchmakers and broadcasters assess risk against purse value.

The Garcia win still stands. The inactivity explains the quiet stretch that followed.

Rolly has the victory. Garcia has the belt, the spotlight, and several larger doors opening at once. In boxing, the fighter with the belt decides the direction, and right now Garcia’s path appears aimed at scale rather than settling unfinished business.