Ryan García is set to make his return to the boxing ring on May 2 in New York, and what a stage it’s going to be – Times Square, right in the heart of the Big Apple. His opponent will be Rolando Romero, as part of the evening event dubbed ‘Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’, an initiative spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia. This event promises to turn one of the world’s most iconic squares into a boxing arena like no other.
García hasn’t stepped into the ring since his bout with Devin Haney back in May 2024, also in New York. Following his clear win, the victory was overturned due to a positive result in an anti-doping test for the substance OSTARINA, leading to a one-year suspension by the New York Athletic Commission. It’s been a long wait for García’s fans, but he’s finally getting back to what he does best.
The evening in Times Square will be packed with action, as Devin Haney, with a flawless record of 31-0 and 15 knockouts, will face off against José Ramírez, who boasts 29 wins, 2 losses, and 18 knockouts, in the welterweight category. This will also mark Haney’s first fight since his encounter with García. A win for both could potentially set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch before the year ends, giving fans something to look forward to.
Additionally, Teófimo López, the current WBO Junior Welterweight champion with a record of 21-1 and 13 knockouts, will be defending his OMB and The Ring Super League belts against the undefeated Arnold Barboza JR, who has an impressive 32-0 record with 11 knockouts. This lineup promises an evening of thrilling boxing, with top talent facing off in one of the world’s most iconic locations. It’s going to be a night to remember for boxing fans, with multiple high-stakes matches that could shape the future of the sport.