Ryan Garcia is all set to make his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring after a tumultuous 2024. “King Ryan” had his points victory over archrival Devin Haney overturned to a No Contest, as he tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug ostarine.
Garcia was suspended for a year from pro boxing competition, and the American was later expelled by the WBC as well for a few polarizing remarks he made. Nevertheless, he’s lately indicated that he’s focused on making a triumphant comeback after all the debacles he faced last year. His comeback opponent, a skilled boxer in his own right, would be Rolly Romero.
They’ll headline the Riyadh Season Fatal Fury fight card, which, incidentally, also features Haney, clashing against José Ramírez.
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero: Date, Time, and Venue
The boxing event, headlined by Garcia and Romero, is set to transpire at the iconic Times Square in New York City on May 2, 2025.
For fans in the United States, the fight card is booked to start at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Garcia vs. Romero main event matchup’s fighter entrances/walkouts are expected to come at around 9 p.m. ET.
For fans in the United Kingdom, the card is scheduled to commence at 10 p.m. BST on Friday, May 2, 2025. The main event fighter walkouts are likely to start at approximately 2 a.m. BST on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The main event entrances’ timings could vary based on the duration of the preceding fights.
The timings for the boxing card have been listed below:
- USA — Main card: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT; Main event: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on May 2.
- U.K. — Main card: 10 p.m. BST on May 2. Main event: 2 a.m. BST on May 3.
- UAE — Main card: 1 a.m. GST; Main event: 5 a.m. GST on May 3.
- India — Main card: 2:30 am IST; Main event: 6:30 am IST on May 3.
- Brazil — Main card: 6 p.m. BRT; Main event: 10 p.m. BRT on May 2.
- Australia — Main card: 7 a.m. AEST; Main event: 11 a.m. AEST on May 3.
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero: Streaming and How To Watch
Viewers in the U.S., the U.K., and many other countries can watch the fights live on DAZN. It’ll be available via pay-per-view (PPV) on the DAZN platform.
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero: Fight Card
Per the latest listings on DAZN, the Fatal Fury in Times Square boxing card, headlined by Garcia and Romero, is as follows (fight card is subject to change):
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero (WBA welterweight title, regular)
Devin Haney vs. José Ramírez (welterweight)
Teófimo López (C) vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. (WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight titles)