Rolly Romero Upsets Ryan Garcia

On May 3, 2025, Rolly Romero defeated Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision in a welterweight bout in Times Square, New York, disrupting Garcia’s planned rematch with Devin Haney.

Garcia, returning after a year-long suspension for testing positive for ostarine in 2024, struggled with mental challenges and a lack of aggression, exacerbated by the distracting Times Square atmosphere.

Romero’s victory, highlighted by a second-round knockdown, marked a significant upset, with CompuBox recording the fight as the third-lowest punch output for a 12-round bout, reflecting a lack of action.