Rolly Romero isn’t holding back his thoughts — and this time, Saudi Arabia’s sports power broker Turki Alalshikh is in the crosshairs.

Ahead of his scheduled fight, Romero publicly criticized Turki for what he calls “bad business,” accusing the influential chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of overshadowing his event by hyping up a potential Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney rematch before their first bout had even taken place.

“This ain’t how you do business,” Romero said in a recent interview. “You don’t promote the next fight when we still got one coming up. That’s straight disrespect to every fighter on that card — including me.”

Turki Alalshikh, widely credited with reshaping boxing’s commercial landscape through blockbuster events in Riyadh, has recently drawn both praise and criticism for his aggressive matchmaking and high-profile fight announcements. While many fans appreciate the excitement and spectacle of his cards, some fighters, like Romero, feel sidelined by the promotional tactics.

Romero, known for his brash personality and unfiltered opinions, was scheduled to appear on the undercard of the Garcia vs. Haney clash — a fight that took a dramatic turn when Garcia missed weight and was later found to have failed drug tests. But Romero’s frustration isn’t just about the controversy surrounding Garcia. It’s about what he sees as a pattern of ignoring the fighters putting their bodies on the line for the entertainment of fans and the profit of promoters.

“You can’t just use us to stack a card, then turn around and make us invisible,” Romero continued. “I’ve earned my spot. I’ve sold tickets. I show up. I don’t deserve to be treated like background noise.”

While Turki has yet to respond publicly to Romero’s comments, the incident raises a growing conversation within boxing circles: in the new age of mega-events and billionaire-backed promotions, how do fighters maintain respect and visibility?

For Romero, the answer is simple — speak out.

“I’m gonna say what other fighters are too scared to say. Respect us. Don’t just use us.”

As the sport continues to shift under the influence of new money and global platforms, voices like Romero’s highlight the tension between spectacle and substance — and remind fans that for every flashy main event, there’s a deeper story behind the gloves.