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Rolando Romero Upsets Ryan Garcia in Times Square Boxing Debut

Romero hands Garcia his second professional loss as Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez secure victories in a landmark event.

Ryan Garcia (L) and Rolando Rolly Romero face off.
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Overview

  • Rolando 'Rolly' Romero defeated Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision, knocking him down in the second round during Garcia's return from a one-year doping suspension.
  • Devin Haney rebounded from his overturned 2024 fight result with a dominant unanimous decision win over Jose Ramirez in the co-main event.
  • Teofimo Lopez successfully defended his WBO super lightweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr. in the opening bout of the main card.
  • The event marked the first-ever boxing card held in Times Square, transforming the iconic New York City landmark into an outdoor arena.
  • Garcia's loss casts doubt on a potential rematch with Haney later this year, disrupting plans for a marquee rivalry showdown.