Ryan Garcia is fried by fans on X while saying he is fighting for a ‘Fake belt,‘Struggling for the WBA’ ordinary ‘Welterweight title against Rolando’ Rolly ‘Romero on May 2 on Times Square, in New York.
Critics believe that Ryan Garcia will not be considered a world champion if he wins the WBA secondary belt. There is no prestige to capture the ‘ordinary’ belt because it is seen as a trinket.
‘Mickey Mouse’ belt
The WBA’s Championship Committee voted yesterday to keep their WBA secondary title of 147 pounds on the line for Ryan’s fight against Rolly (16-2, 13 COs). That belt will seize, and the winner will fight against the upgraded WBA Super Champion Errol Spence
Fans on social media mention that Kingry (24-1, 20 COs) does not deserve to fight for the WBA secondary title, considering that he tested positive for a prohibited Ped of his last fight against Devin Haney on April 20.
They consider the WBA ‘ordinary’ title of 147 lb as outsideand a Mickey Mouse ”titleset up to ratify the Garcia-Romero battle in a cheap way. In other words, artificial hype creates a handicap on the line. Fans believe that the WBA ‘ordinary’ title should not even exist because it confuses people. Ennis holds the WBA title.
The timing of the WBA that creates their secondary belt is not ideal, as there are many fans who pay attention to Ryan’s Comeback against Romero. Considering how popular Garcia is, it gives the impression that the World Boxing Association gives him special treatment.
Next face or favor?
Some people consider Ryan as the next ‘face of boxing’ in the US because of its fame. Canelo Alvarez has grown old and no longer takes risky fights. He is clearly on his way out.
Thus, Kingry is the next marketable superstar, which is why it is not surprising that the WBA Championships Committee voted to fight an ‘ordinary’ title of 147 pounds performed in Garcia’s Kopliner against Romero on May 2 Dazn ppv.
Last updated on 04/23/2025