Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando “Rolly” Romero at the Times Square, New York for the WBA Regular Welterweight Title
In a stunning upset at the “Fatal Fury in Times Square” event on May 2, 2025, Rolando “Rolly” Romero defeated Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision, capturing the vacant WBA regular welterweight title. The judges scored the bout 115-112, 115-112, and 118-109 in favor of Romero.
Round-by-Round Summary:
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Round 1: Both fighters started cautiously, feeling each other out with jabs and limited exchanges.
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Round 2: Romero landed a double left hook, knocking Garcia down and seizing early momentum.
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Rounds 3–5: Garcia attempted to regain control but struggled to find his rhythm. Romero maintained composure, using effective counterpunching to keep Garcia at bay.
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Rounds 6–8: The pace slowed, with both fighters engaging in fewer exchanges. Romero’s defense proved effective, neutralizing Garcia’s speed and preventing significant offense.
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Rounds 9–12: Garcia showed signs of fatigue and was unable to mount a comeback. Romero continued to control the distance and pace, securing the victory on the scorecards.
Fight Statistics:
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Total Punches Landed: Garcia – 54; Romero – 68
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Power Punches Landed: Garcia – 28; Romero – 34
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Knockdowns: Romero scored one knockdown in Round 2.
Post-Fight Implications:
Garcia’s loss casts doubt on a potential rematch with Devin Haney, who won his bout against José Ramírez on the same card. Romero’s victory positions him as a significant contender in the welterweight division, though he has not expressed immediate interest in facing Haney.
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