As the echoes of Isaac Cruz’s victory over Rolando “Rolly” Romero reverberate across the boxing world, the aftermath seems to be just as intense as the fight itself. With Romero reeling from the brutal loss, promoter Oscar De La Hoya couldn’t resist taking a jab at the fallen fighter, adding fuel to the fiery feud that had been brewing between them.
The Backstory: From Promotional Drama to Twitter Taunts
The saga between Romero and De La Hoya traces back to when Ryan Garcia chose to face ‘Rolly’ instead of Devin Haney, much to the chagrin of the latter’s promoter, De La Hoya. Romero, however, backed out of the fight, igniting tensions between him and the Golden Boy Promotions head.
What followed was a series of social media exchanges, with De La Hoya even mimicking Romero’s boxing style in a video, prompting a heated retort from the 28-year-old fighter, who insinuated that the promoter was battling personal demons.
Oscar’s Final Blow
In a recent tweet, De La Hoya didn’t hold back in his reaction to Romero’s defeat, bluntly stating, “Rollies you dumb a**, getting knocked out. Focus on your opponent instead of focusing on me. Goddamit. All other fighters, learn from Rollies. Don’t talk shit about promoters. There’s only three of us in the world.”
The tweet was accompanied by a video where the former boxing champion expressed his amusement at Romero’s downfall, marking what seems to be the final chapter in their ongoing feud.
Dumb ass!!! pic.twitter.com/ZGguxLR8Dc
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) April 1, 2024
The Fallout: Laughter, Clapbacks, and Controversy
Following Romero’s defeat, both De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins were seen laughing in a video, seemingly reveling in the fighter’s misfortune. However, Leonard Ellerbe, Romero’s promoter, condemned their behavior as “classless,” highlighting the insensitivity displayed by the two Hall of Fame fighters.
Despite the uproar, Romero remains resilient, and his team has commended Isaac Cruz for his outstanding performance in the ring.
Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins reacting to Isaac Cruz stopping Rolly Romero on Instagram: “We just heard Rolly got stopped by a chihuahua LMAO.”
[🎥 @OscarDeLaHoya] pic.twitter.com/2JQWMP0eC1
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 31, 2024
Wow, Rolly is ok but what if he wasn’t and something tragic happened? Classless behavior from two HOF fighters and promoters especially immediately after a fight imo.
Props again to Isaac Cruz and his team on a terrific performance. https://t.co/mJE3hA57wV
— Leonard Ellerbe (@LEllerbe) March 31, 2024
A Rocky Road Ahead
As Romero nurses his wounds and contemplates his next move, the question lingers: will this feud with De La Hoya reach a ceasefire? With tensions at an all-time high and emotions running rampant, the boxing world braces itself for what lies ahead.
Your Thoughts?
Do you believe Oscar De La Hoya’s reaction crossed a line? Will Rolando “Rolly” Romero bounce back from this defeat? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
