Ryan Garcia is ‘Prepared For Whatever’ Rolando Romero Brings

Talking at his recent media workout, Garcia revealed that he is looking forward to sending a message with his performance during the fight.

“We’re prepared for whatever Rolando brings. We’re not expecting an easy fight. Obviously, he’s a power puncher. He’s going to come and try to knock me out. He’ll probably make the fight rough,” he said.

When he was told that his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, was expecting a quick knockout victory, Garcia parried the words so as not to jinx the outcome of the fight. He mentioned that he was instead focusing on being well-conditioned and having a good game plan. While he is ready to go the complete 12 rounds, he won’t hesitate to take a decimating shot when he sees an opening.

Meanwhile, he also reminded fans that he is still bearing the brunt of the PED usage accusations. “I know I didn’t do any steroids. So, it was tough for me to get over that, but I just refocused, and I got blessed with this opportunity. I felt this was my chance to come back and show everybody that I could really fight,” he said.

“It Still Haunts Me”

Garcia had to take the time to reassess after his suspension. And with the upcoming Romero fight, he hopes to reclaim his lost glory and remind the boxing world that he’s here to stay. “I’ve got a lot to prove. That fight with Haney was supposed to be the victory of my life. It still haunts me. But this is an opportunity to reset,” he said. “Consistency is key. I want to be the boxer I know I can be. This is just the beginning.”