Manny Pacquiao Or Ryan Garcia? Rolly Romero Speaks On Preference For Next Fight

The welterweight division is a weight class that currently has plenty of activity. In November, Brian Norman Jr. will aim to defend his WBO title in the weight class.

Lewis Crocker recently claimed the IBF title, as he overcame the odds to defeat Irish fighter Paddy Donovan in Belfast.

Mario Barrios still holds the WBC belt after his draw with Pacquiao. However, it is currently unclear as to whether or not Barrios and 'Pac-Man' will rematch.

Should Pacquiao not pursue the rematch with 'El Azteca', Romero could be another opponent that the Filipino can test himself against. In a recent interview with FightHype.com, Romero was open to the fight.

Not only did Romero say he was open to facing Pacquiao for his next fight, but he also welcomed a rematch with Garcia. When asked which fighter he had a preference in facing, Romero was seemingly indifferent. "They both interest me," Romero said. "They're both kind of equal right now."

After showing a willingness in a rematch with Garcia, the 17-2 fighter added, "Who wants to say no to a Manny Pacquiao opportunity?"

"We'll see what happens. They're both extremely massive events, both of them. I would love both of them."Rolando Romero

Romero has now won back-to-back fights following his loss to Isaac Cruz in March 2024. Prior to defeating Garcia in New York, Romero returned to the win column against Manuel James in September 2024.

Garcia has been hinting at a fight announcement on his social media, saying that one will be made soon. However, it is unclear whether or not Romero will be the fighter he will face.

As for Pacquiao, the former multi-weight champion has expressed interest in returning in December, but has still not been announced to fight.