Romero Upsets Garcia; Haney, Lopez Win Undercard

Rolando 'Rolly' Romero defeated Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision in a major Times Square boxing upset, dropping Garcia twice in the second round and controlling the bout over twelve rounds. Garcia, coming off a one-year suspension after a failed drug test that overturned his prior win over Devin Haney, struggled to regain his form and delivered a subdued performance. Romero's victory has cast doubt on Garcia's future plans and may change the expected trajectory for a Garcia-Haney rematch. On the undercard, Devin Haney earned a cautious win against Jose Ramirez, while Teofimo Lopez successfully defended his WBO super-lightweight title versus Arnold Barboza Jr. The event drew significant fan attention despite some lackluster fights. Speculation has shifted toward a possible Romero vs. Haney matchup as a more attractive future bout.