Ryan Garcia has broken his silence following a stunning defeat to Rolly Romero, offering a candid assessment of his opponent’s punching power. The 25-year-old boxer, known for his speed and charisma in the ring, suffered a shocking knockdown that ultimately led to his unexpected loss, shaking up the lightweight division.
Speaking after the bout, Garcia admitted that Romero’s power was far more than he had anticipated. “I didn’t expect him to hit that hard,” Garcia said. “When he caught me, it wasn’t just the punch—it was how he placed it. He surprised me, and I paid for it.”
The highly anticipated fight had been billed as a clash of contrasting styles: Garcia’s slick movement and speed against Romero’s raw strength and aggression. Despite an early edge, Garcia was caught off guard in the middle rounds by a perfectly timed counterpunch that sent him to the canvas.
Romero capitalized on the momentum, controlling the rest of the fight and handing Garcia one of the most surprising defeats of his career. While many fans were quick to analyze where Garcia went wrong, the boxer’s honest take has drawn praise for its humility.
“I respect him for what he did in there,” Garcia added. “This is boxing—you win some, you lose some. I’ll be back.”
As Garcia regroups and plans his comeback, fans are already speculating about a potential rematch or a shift in strategy for the rising star.
