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Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez to Fight in Times Square Tripleheader on May 2

The Saudi-backed event will feature Garcia's return from suspension, Haney's welterweight debut, and Lopez's title defense, with potential rematches and unifications on the horizon.

Overview

  • Ryan Garcia will face Rolando Romero in the main event, marking his return after a year-long suspension for a failed drug test that overturned his 2024 victory against Devin Haney to a no-contest.
  • Devin Haney will make his welterweight debut against former champion Jose Ramirez, aiming to maintain his undefeated record and establish himself in a new weight class.
  • Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO junior welterweight title against undefeated Arnold Barboza Jr., with the possibility of a unification bout against Richardson Hitchins if victorious.
  • The event, titled 'Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves,' is organized by Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and Ring Magazine, reflecting Saudi Arabia's growing influence in global boxing.
  • The outdoor event in Times Square will be broadcast on pay-per-view, with specific details about the venue setup and ticketing yet to be announced.