With Jaron “Boots” Ennis officially moving up to 154 pounds and vacating his WBA welterweight title. Rolando “Rolly” Romero is now set to be elevated to full champion status at 147 lbs. It’s a major shift in a welterweight division currently lacking star power and Romero is wasting no time making noise.
Rolly Romero who appears physically stronger and more comfortable at welterweight, is now positioned to inject life into a division that’s stuck in neutral. With Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. moving on and “Boots” gone, the timing couldn’t be better for Romero to seize the spotlight.
But Rolly doesn’t just want a belt, he wants action. He’s made it clear he’s ready to defend and chase marquee matchups. In a division starved for buzz, Romero’s unpredictable style and outspoken persona may be exactly what’s needed to stir things up.
The circus called the WBA
Let’s be honest here, the WBA’s belt structure is a mess. Between “Super,” “Regular,” “Interim,” and “Gold” titles, it’s hard to know who the real champion is. But in the case of Rolly Romero, his recent elevation to full WBA welterweight champion status is raising eyebrows. Certainly the shot in the arm that he was looking for. Without a doubt his career is back on track.
Romero didn’t win the title in the ring. He inherited it thanks to Jaron “Boots” Ennis vacating and moving up in weight. Before that, his so-called breakout win came against Ryan Garcia. Arguably one of the most overrated names in the sport today. It was more spectacle than substance and certainly not the kind of win that cements his status in the division. But to his credit, Rolly is the champion. But now he has some options at 147.
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