Boxer Rolly Romero cleared of sexual assault allegations – freeing up chance to remake Gervonta Davis fight
BOXER Rolando Romero claims he has been cleared of allegations of sexual assault.
And that could free him to rearrange his bout with Gervonta Davis.
Nevada fighter Romero, 26, has been at the centre of a Henderson Police Department investigation since October following accusations by multiple women.
One 24-year-old said she was sexually abused at the boxer's Las Vegas apartment in September 2020.
That saw his December 5 pay-per-view WBA lightweight showdown with Davis was shelved.
But Romero, who has maintained his innocence throughout, believes he could step back into the boxing ring after saying he has been let go without any charges.
However, there has been no confirmation from the police regarding the outcome of the probe.
Romero wrote on social media: "After [two]-and-a-half months of my name being slandered with false accusations, having to miss out on opportunities, cheated out of my dream, and out of a massive amount of wealth – the investigation into the allegations made against me has been formally closed.
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"Charges were not filed because the allegations could not be substantiated because, as I always stated, I am innocent."
He later added: "The continued lies from the obviously sick and obsessed person constitute libel on my name. There is no proof whatsoever to her claims - now and then - and she wants continued attention from her attachment to my name.
"She will no longer be a part of my story."
Romero and Davis, 27, had staged their press conference ahead of their fight last year before the former was replaced by Isaac Cruz.
Cruz took injured Davis the distance before being edged out in a unanimous points decision.
But with 14-0 Romero and 26-0 Davis still unbeaten, there is a chance the mouth-watering contest could be back on in 2022.
'Rolly' last fought on July 17 last year when he stopped Anthony Yigit in the seventh round.
