Yes, Yoel Romero knows that people find him 'scary.' But that's their problem, he says
At 49, Yoel Romero is still a menacing figure even in the hard-nosed world of bare-knuckle boxing. It's a quality that comes naturally to him, even if he doesn't entirely understand it.
Yoel Romero, the intimidating bare-knuckle fighter, is aware of the fear he inspires in others, but he insists it is ultimately their issue to deal with. This was revealed after a BKFC fighter named Alberto Blas was arrested in 2022 for allegedly attacking Romero with a car and a samurai sword, and attempting to murder him. Despite the severity of the alleged crimes, Romero did not testify against Blas during his trial, as he believes in forgiveness as taught by his faith.
Romero's intense personality can make him seem menacing, which is why Darren Till, his opponent in BKFC 94, felt compelled to stare into Romero's eyes during their pre-fight press conference. Romero explained that he never sought to instill fear, but rather wants to prove that he can defeat any opponent in the ring. He emphasized that his motivation in bare-knuckle boxing is not to scare, but to beat his opponent and secure a victory for his family and legacy.
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