Ryan Garcia’s Upcoming Surgery
Ryan Garcia, a prominent figure in boxing, is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right hand on Tuesday. This comes after an injury he sustained during his training camp for his May 2 matchup against Rolando “Rolly” Romero. Despite the injury, Garcia participated in the fight by managing the pain with multiple cortisone injections, allowing him to compete in the main event aired on DAZN pay-per-view.
The Fight Against Romero
The bout did not go well for Garcia, as he was knocked down in the second round by a left hook from Romero. Throughout the fight, he struggled to maintain a competitive pace, leading to his eventual unanimous decision defeat, which cost him the WBA (Regular) Welterweight Championship belt. His performance was particularly lackluster; the 48 power punches he threw was recorded as the fourth-lowest in a 12-round fight according to CompuBox.
Insights on Performance
At just 26 years old, Garcia holds a professional record of 24 wins and 2 losses, with 20 of those wins coming by knockout. He attributed his subpar performance to the effects of a 12-month suspension he faced after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine following his bout with Devin Haney. Interestingly, he opted not to disclose his hand injury to the public or media, both before and after the fight.
Looking Forward
The path ahead for Garcia appears uncertain. Had he won against Romero, he would have aimed for a rematch with Haney in October. Instead, following the disappointing outcome, he is reportedly interested in an immediate rematch with Romero. Upon recovering from surgery, he is expected to return to training within six weeks.
