Garcia says Romero has no excuse to stay inactive after becoming WBA welterweight champion
Ryan Garcia questioned why Rolando “Rolly” Romero still has not returned to the ring after beating him earlier this year for the WBA welterweight title. Garcia also admitted he entered the fight overweight, physically compromised, and already doubting himself during camp.
“I wasn’t in a good place at all. I was extremely overweight. Was coming off a year layoff. My body just was off, and I just took the money because, you know, I needed it,” Ryan said to Complex News.
“I already knew in sparring, trying to train, and everything. I already had my doubts. It’s one of those things where you made a commitment, you signed the paper, you got to do it.”
Ryan still gave Rolly credit for capitalizing on the opportunity, but he also questioned why the WBA welterweight champion has yet to return to the ring.
“No knock on Rollys. I’m happy that he got a win. Now let’s see what he could do with it. It’s one thing to win. It’s another thing how far can you go with your own success,” said Ryan.
“I feel I’ve already made another step forward. I fought Mario Barrios. He hasn’t fought yet. What’s your hold up? You’re a world champion. Let’s get it going.”
Ryan also revealed that his expected September 12 fight against Conor Benn in Las Vegas still has unresolved details despite widespread reports that the matchup is close to finalized.
Garcia appears determined to stay active after capturing the WBC welterweight title from Barrios, and his remarks suggested he wants the division to move faster than it has over the last year.
