The WBA has now formally elevated Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero from ‘common’ to full welterweight champion following Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’s vacating his 147-lb title to maneuver as much as 154.
It’s not a shock that Rolly (17-2, 13 KOs). The transfer was anticipated to happen as quickly as Ennis revealed that he was shifting as much as junior middleweight. The hardcore followers will care extra in regards to the information of Romero being elevated to full WBA champion than the casuals. It’s not a giant deal. Ennis was compelled to maneuver up as a result of he was struggling to make weight.
There’s no actual distinction between Romero being common to full champion. The identical fights can be found to him, and he’s nonetheless seen as one of many two lesser champions at 147. He’d at all times mentioned he wished these two fighters:
Manny Pacquiao
Ryan Garcia
Rolly will not be going to alter his thoughts now that he’s been elevated to full WBA champ. He’s targeted extra on cash fairly than preventing the perfect. Followers wish to see Romero battle WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. It’s unlikely that he’ll ever try this as a result of he’s too good.
Romero doesn’t match the label ‘paper champion’ totally, however he’s awfully shut. He’s a champion in identify solely. The best way he gained the common WBA belt wasn’t towards a adequate opponent to make him an actual champ. He’s what’s known as an ’e-mail champion.’
Rolly gained the WBA ‘common’ 147-lb title by beating Ryan Garcia, who had by no means fought at welterweight. The dearth of a win towards a fighter from the load hurts Rolando’s credibility
Some followers imagine that Ryan is kicking himself for dropping to Romero, as a result of he would now be elevated to full WBA champion at 147. That might imply extra respect. Garcia has already mentioned that belts aren’t essential to him. He simply desires to take the perfect fights.
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