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NEW YORK — What was billed as a memorable Friday night showcase in Times Square turned into a lackluster affair that left boxing fans underwhelmed.

The script was clear: Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney were expected to take care of business and set the stage for a blockbuster rematch later this year. While Haney held up his end—albeit in uninspiring fashion—Rolando "Rolly" Romero had other plans. Romero stunned the crowd with a unanimous decision victory over Garcia (115-112, 115-112, 118-109), derailing those rematch hopes and providing the night’s biggest shock.

In the main event, Garcia’s return to the ring after a one-year suspension for a failed drug test following his April 2024 bout with Haney ended in disaster. Entering as a heavy -1000 favorite on ESPN BET, Garcia (24-2, 1 NC) failed to find his rhythm, rarely landing his signature left hook and struggling to mount meaningful offense over 12 rounds.

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