Rolly Romero Shocks Ryan Garcia in Times Square Showdown: Main Event Results and Highlights
Update News Today May 2,2025,10:45 pm
Welcome back to boxing, Ryan Garcia — and welcome to a hard lesson.
Rolando “Rolly” Romero delivered a sharp left hook in Round 2, followed by another that dropped Garcia to the canvas in the biggest moment of their 12-round welterweight bout Friday night in the heart of Times Square. Romero rode that early momentum to a unanimous decision victory, with judges scoring it 115-112, 115-112, and 118-110.
“He fought a good fight,” Garcia said in his post-fight interview on DAZN. “He caught me early. No excuses, man.”
The loss marks Garcia’s return to the ring following a one-year suspension for a failed drug test after his no-contest ruling against Devin Haney in April 2024. Garcia, now 24-2, had hoped to secure a rematch with Haney later this year. That bout is now in question.
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Romero (17-2) displayed both power and composure throughout, especially after the second-round knockdown. While Garcia looked sharp in flashes, he fought cautiously for much of the fight, showing clear hesitation against Romero’s aggression.
“I think that whole year off took a toll, physically and mentally,” Garcia admitted. “But I’m proud I went 12 rounds.”
A Night of Boxing History in Times Square
The evening marked a first for boxing — a main event staged in a temporary outdoor ring amid the chaos and neon of Times Square. Car horns echoed between rounds, and Garcia made his entrance in style, riding shotgun in a Batmobile replica.
But the only fighter who looked like a superhero was Romero.
Co-Main Event: Devin Haney Defeats Jose Ramirez
Devin Haney (32-0) scored a unanimous decision win over Jose Ramirez (29-3), with judges awarding him rounds by scores of 119-109, 119-109, and 118-110. Though Haney’s hand speed and defense kept Ramirez at bay, the bout lacked excitement, with both fighters combining for only 110 punches landed.
Haney’s tentative style raised eyebrows, especially for someone hoping to land a high-profile rematch with Garcia.
Opening Bout: Teofimo Lopez Outpoints Barboza
In the night’s opening marquee fight, Teofimo Lopez (22-1) retained the WBO super lightweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-1). Despite suffering a cut under his left eye, Lopez controlled most of the fight with superior footwork and speed, earning scores of 116-112, 116-112, and 118-110.
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