‘I’m not taking him lightly’: Garcia says he’ll be well-prepared for Romero

Ryan Garcia’s heart is focused on a rematch with Devin Haney, but says he won’t overlook Rolando Romero.

As we head towards the May 2 ‘Fatal Fury’ card which will feature a fight between Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero, both fighters appeared at yesterday’s press conference to discuss their upcoming fight and what’s to come. Here’s some of what both fighters had to say during the promotional event.

Melina Pizano

Garcia on having Romero as an opponent

“As far as Rolly as an opponent, he was not my first choice. It was (Isaac) Pitbull Cruz, but things played out a different way. I’m really focused on whooping Devin Haney’s ass again. That’s all I’m really worried about—not even to redeem myself, just to cement that Ostarine BS which you probably set up.”

On how long he expects Romero to last in the ring

“He’s going to come to fight. I’m not taking him lightly or anything like that. I’m still going to train my best, but everybody wants to see the rematch (with Haney), and that’s where my heart is at. So, I’ve just got to prepare well. I know I’m the better fighter, and I’m going to knock him out.”

On wanting to make a statement against Romero

“All of my fights are a statement. Every fight is important. I can’t go in there without trying to do my best, so of course.”

On who he’ll be targeting after he deals with Romero and Haney

“Teo, right there. I want that. You know I want that.”

On how his May 2 fight with Romero will end

“I put Rolly to sleep with a left hook. That’s it. That’s what you’re going to see. Period.”

Michael Owens

Romero on his concern about Garcia’s left hook

“Not very concerned at all. You move out of the way.”

On his belief that Garcia is more interested in being a model than a fighter

“Well, he didn’t make weight for his last world title fight, and he didn’t even try to make weight with Tank (Gervonta Davis), so he’s not chasing a belt. But we’ll see May 2.”

On his game plan to beat Garcia

“I don’t really have a game plan. I didn’t have one when I whooped his ass (in a sparring session eight years ago).”

On Garcia overlooking him towards future fights

“He can think whatever he wants. He knows me too well.”

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