Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz won the 140-pound WBA championship in spectacular fashion. He ended up securing a TKO victory against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero at T-Mobile Arena.
Following the intense bout, controversy arose as Romero was inexplicably interviewed in the ring right after the match’s conclusion. Despite evident signs of distress, Romero struggled to articulate coherent sentences during the interview.
Romero said: “Happy Easter everybody, just like Jesus was resurrected, I’ll be back. I want to tell everyone Happy Easter”
Fans expressed deep concern for Romero’s well-being, highlighting the urgency for immediate medical attention. Social media platforms buzzed with comments urging the authorities to prioritize Romero’s health over formalities.
One fan commented: “They gotta take Rolly to the hospital immediately. That post conference interview is concerning.”
Another fan wrote: ” why would they clear him for a interview man”
Pitbull Cruz🇲🇽 derrota al Rolly Romero de forma humillante🔥🥊
México tiene nuevo campeón del mundo en el boxeo#RollyPitbull pic.twitter.com/cMJNsDEmXy
— Emilio Nieves (@Emilio_nie) March 31, 2024
Throughout the match, Cruz showcased his power with relentless aggression and strategic ring control. Employing powerful overhand rights, Cruz swiftly established dominance over Romero. He dictated the pace and direction of the match.
At 56 seconds into the eighth round, referee Tom Taylor stopped the bout. This was because Cruz had hit Romero’s head at least six times in a row.
Cruz defeated Romero to win the WBA junior welterweight world championship. The match was the co-main event of a show that included Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora vying for the junior middleweight belt.
In his statement after the match, Cruz emphasized his determination to not merely secure a victory but to thoroughly defeat Romero. He expressed his satisfaction in executing his game plan and ensuring that the judges’ decision was unnecessary.
Cruz stated: “I didn’t want to come here and just win. I wanted to massacre Rolly and make him eat all the garbage he said to me. …I fought with the intention to leave the decision out of the judges’ hands.”
Despite the controversy surrounding the interview after the match, Cruz’s dominant performance cements his status as a formidable contender in the junior welterweight division.