Romero Shocks Garcia in Times Square — Full Results & Punch Stats
Updated 3 May 2025, 09:00 BST
Rolly Romero defeated Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision in a high-profile showdown staged in New York’s Times Square. The fight delivered a major upset and added new fuel to the 140-pound division’s fire.
Official Scorecards of Garcia V Romero – Unanimous decision
- 115-112 Romero
- 115-112 Romero
- 118-109 Romero
Rolly Romero floors Ryan Garcia – and takes over the fight
Romero entered the ring as a heavy underdog but left it a clear winner, dropping Ryan Garcia with a double left-hook in the second round and maintaining control with aggressive pressure and a high guard throughout.
Garcia, fighting for the first time since a drug suspension and a year of outside the ring distractions, looked hesitant and disconnected. He landed just 54 punches over 12 rounds, one of the lowest totals ever recorded by CompuBox in a full-length bout.
Romero’s early knockdown set the tone and stunned the crowd. From there, he outworked Garcia and stayed one step ahead, avoiding big counters and banking rounds with smart positioning and tight combinations.
Devin Haney wins again – but fails to excite
Devin Haney kept his undefeated record intact with a one-sided decision over José Ramírez, but the crowd in Times Square voiced its displeasure throughout.
Despite landing the cleaner shots and completely nullifying Ramírez’s offense, Haney chose to stick and move rather than engage, drawing boos and criticism from commentators and fans alike. With meme’s appearing online already of Haney moving around the ring instead of boxing.
Punch Stats:
- Haney: 70 of 224 punches landed
- Ramírez: 40 of 279 punches landed
The win keeps Haney’s ambitions alive at super lightweight, but many are questioning whether his style is hurting his drawing power.
Teófimo López looks reborn in sharp win over Barboza
Brooklyn’s own Teófimo López returned to form with an impressive win over Arnold Barboza Jr., flashing fast hands and controlling distance throughout the fight.
With over 120 power shots landed, López dominated the action and signalled that he’s ready for a move to welterweight, calling out Jaron “Boots” Ennis post-fight.
What’s next for each fighter?
| Fighter | Record (Now) | Outlook |
| Rolly Romero | 17-2 (13 KO) | Title defence or potential Haney showdown |
| Ryan Garcia | 24-2 (1 NC) | Needs to rebuild – mental and physical reset likely |
| Devin Haney | 32-0 (15 KO) | Still undefeated, but under scrutiny |
| Teófimo López | 22-1 (13 KO) | Eyes welterweight, wants Jaron Ennis |
| José Ramírez | 29-3 (18 KO) | Retirement or gatekeeper role incoming |