Comments Thread For: Rolly Romero To Challenge Alberto Puello For WBA 140-Pound Title; April Date, Venue TBD

[Nightfall]

I like Rolly but Tank has broken that chin. He got buzzed to his ass on the canvas in sparring and needs to work on his defense.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Look, I know that people on NSB still don't get it.

You know why Rolly gets shots.

He draws money.

He sells fights with his mouth, and despite being rough in the ring, he's an action fighter.

That's what the BUSINESS of boxing is all about. He's the modern day Mayorga. And when people say that, we're talking about his gimmick, not the in-ring. You people need to recognize gimmicks. That's how you sell tickets.

[Bronx2245]

How the hell you go from losing by KO at 135, to a title fight @ 140? This is even worse than the WBC making Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios, a WBC Eliminator! Damn, and the alternative was WAY better:

Alberto Puello vs Gary Antuanne Russell supposedly set, winner to fight Ismael Barroso
Ismael Barroso was promised a shot at Alberto Puello within 90 days
By Patrick L. Stumberg Dec 12, 2022, 4:30pm EST

https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/12/...xing-news-2022

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

GAR, the one at 140 is the best one IMO.

Yeah I rated GRJ but he didn’t want it enough, far too inactive. GAR looks a talent, he’s built up a solid resume for a prospect/contender too. Postol and Barthelemy were both solid wins.

[Bronx2245]

Rolando Romero knocked out in recently leaked sparring footage
Another day, another left hand that puts Rolando Romero away.
By Wil Esco@wil_esco Feb 8, 2023, 12:30pm EST

https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/2/8...ws-2023

[Body the jab]

Well the important things is he’s got your attention of you reading articles about him and commenting on his fight lol that’s all that matter to him really

Is it really, because I don't plan on watching this fight - the only interesting thing about it is the obvious corruption, and how a fighter coming off a loss at 135, gets an immediate world title shot at 140 (and that fighter will have been inactive for 11 months).

But who knows, maybe I'll catch the highlights if I'm bored enough.

[MastaBlasta]

Romero vs Gervonta was well received by casuals and the public at large ... and got lots of mainstream attention. A great fight to see "after the fact" for the general public. Romero may not "deserve it", but he gets a great chance at making a real mark against Puello. Skill-wise this will be an excellent fight. If Romero gets KO'd his star will fade. It's also a great though unexpected challenge for Puello. Romero has lost of attention on him after the Davis fight. Puello can turn that to his advantage with a good win.

Thumbs up by me. :thumbs-up: