Garcia vs Romero LIVE: Fight updates and results
Ryan Garcia reflects on Devin Haney performance
Ryan Garcia suffered a nightmare loss to Rolly Romero on Friday, potentially leaving his planned rematch with Devin Haney in tatters.
Garcia was dropped by Romero in round two and ultimately beaten on points, moments after Haney won a decision against Jose Ramirez in the very same ring in New York City.
After Haney’s victory, a triumph for Garcia would have set up a rematch of their 2024 clash, in which “King Ryan” dropped the “Dream” three times en route to a decision win, which was overturned upon the revelation that Garcia had failed a pre-fight drug test. That bout took place at super-lightweight, while the 26-year-olds made their welterweight debuts on Friday (2 May), with mixed results.
Haney won a wide decision against fellow former world champion Ramirez (119-109, 119-109, 118-110), yet he looked almost as gun-shy as the 32-year-old. Haney appeared hesitant for much of the bout, perhaps due to his disastrous evening against Garcia last time out, although he did grow into the fight with Ramirez.
In any case, Haney did enough to secure the victory and stay unbeaten, which is more than can be said of Garcia, who suffered his second professional loss. All the action took place in Times Square, the heart of New York City, where Teofimo Lopez outpointed Arnold Barboza Jr earlier in the night. Re-live the fights below.
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 04:50
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 04:20
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 03:50
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 03:30
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Here’s how the main event went down…
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 03:17
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Romero actually says he thinks Garcia and Haney should have their rematch anyway!
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 02:59
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Garcia: “He fought a good fight, caught me early, no excuses, man.
“He did a great job and that’s that. I just think that whole year [off] took a lot off my body physically, mentally.
“I’m just happy I made it to the ring and went 12 rounds. Hats off to Rolly, he did a great job.
“Just got to go to the drawing board with my team, we’ll talk it over and see what we do next.”
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 02:55
Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Rolly Romero def. Ryan Garcia via unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 118-109)
Thank goodness, the judges get it right! It’s a nightmare result for Garcia, for Haney, and for the event organisers!
Garcia congratulates Romero.
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 02:50
Ryan Garcia headlines unique Times Square event against Rolly Romero
Final round! Does Garcia need a KO? Maybe! Haney is watching on from ringside, shaking his head…
Garcia tries that signature left hook, but Romero is unfazed.
Romero fighting well behind his jab here.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards, where a Romero victory SHOULD await.
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 02:46
Ryan Garcia headlines unique Times Square event against Rolly Romero
“You got to go get him. Find this s***, find it, find it, find it,” says Garcia’s coach Derrick James.
Romero buries a right hook into the midriff of Garcia as the boxers clinch.
Another hard right hook to the body by Romero, this one from range.
Good round for Romero, who may justttt be pulling clear at the perfect time…
Alex Pattle3 May 2025 02:42
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- Ryan Garcia suffers nightmare loss to Rolly Romero in Times Square
- Romero drops Garcia in round two and beats him on points
- Win for Garcia would have set up rematch with Devin Haney
- Haney played his part by outpointing Jose Ramirez – albeit in underwhelming fashion
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- Win for Garcia would have set up rematch with Devin Haney