Leonard Ellerbe, the promoter for Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, appeared shaken within the aftermath of watching his fighter get decimated by challenger Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, shedding his WBA mild welterweight title in an eighth-round knockout final Saturday evening on the T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
Poor Ellerbe appeared shell-shocked after witnessing Rolly get blasted out by Cruz, and all he might do was attempt to make mild of the defeat.
Harm Management Mode: Activated
Ellerbe gave the impression to be attempting to reduce the impression of Rolly (15-2, 13 KOs) being worn out by Pitbull Cruz, repeatedly saying, “That is boxing.”
Sadly, this loss, the second in Rolly’s final three fights, might wreck his money-making potential, which isn’t a great factor for Mayweather Promotions as a result of they promote the man, and his worth drops now.
What does Ellerbe and Floyd do with Rolly now after this disaster? They will neglect a few rematch with Pitbull Cruz, as he’s already referred to as out IBF 140lb champ Subriel Matias, and you may guess {that a} big-money conflict in opposition to WBC champion Devin Haney may very well be within the playing cards.
Determined Spin Cycle
“A very good combat. Rolly got here up quick tonight. Congratulations to Pitbull and his workforce. They fought an excellent combat,” stated Leonard Ellerbe, the promoter for Rolly Romero, to Battle Hub TV’s YouTube channel, reacting to his knockout loss to Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.
“No, Rolly doesn’t want a relaxation. That is boxing. S*** occurs. He didn’t underestimate him. He was in phenomenal form and did some good issues within the combat,” Ellerbe continued, in injury management mode, attempting to spin. “He was boxing and form of acquired away from that.
“It simply occurs. I’m happy with Rolly. He went in there and gave it his all. He got here up quick tonight. It occurs; it’s part of the game. He got here off of a troublesome loss tonight. Once more, that is boxing. I’m not even fascinated by that. I’m involved with the well being and welfare of my fighters. He’s OK,” stated Ellerbe.
