Shocking Upset: Did Ryan Garcia Really Lose to Rolly Romero?

In a stunning turn of events at New York’s iconic Times Square, Rolando "Rolly" Romero pulled off a major upset by defeating Ryan Garcia via unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 115-11, 115-11, and 118-109 in favor of Romero, who knocked Garcia down in the second round with a powerful left hook that set the tone for the entire bout.

Garcia, returning from a 12-month suspension related to a doping violation, appeared tentative and was unable to mount the aggressive offense fans expected. Romero controlled much of the fight, using effective jabs and body shots to keep Garcia at bay throughout the 12-round welterweight clash. This loss marks a significant setback for Garcia, whose record now stands at 24-2 with 20 knockouts, while Romero improved to 17-2 with 13 KOs.

The fight’s outcome casts doubt on a highly anticipated rematch between Garcia and Devin Haney, who won his own bout against Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision earlier that night. Contracts for the Garcia-Haney rematch were reportedly signed before the event, but Romero’s upset victory may force promoters to reconsider plans.

Fans who tuned in via DAZN witnessed a night of mixed performances, with Garcia’s lackluster showing overshadowing the event’s excitement. Romero’s win not only disrupts Garcia’s comeback narrative but also reshuffles the welterweight landscape moving forward.

The fight started at the scheduled time in Times Square, drawing significant attention as part of the "FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves" card, but the expected fireworks between Garcia and Romero never fully materialized beyond the pivotal second-round knockdown