Boxing fans were left disappointed after a lackluster night of fights in Times Square, highlighted by Rolando “Rolly” Romero’s massive upset victory over Ryan Garcia. The highly anticipated rematch between the two fighters was supposed to be a memorable event, but instead, it ended up being an uninspired and forgettable one.
Romero pulled off a unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 118-109) against Garcia, who struggled with his trademark left hook and couldn’t mount any significant offense. The knockdown in Round 2 by Romero altered the course of the fight, leaving Garcia timid for the rest of the bout.
Garcia’s return to boxing after a one-year suspension was marked by poor performance, as he threw just 123 punches out of a total of 490. This is the third-lowest output in CompuBox history for a 12-round fight.
The underwhelming performance from Garcia has raised questions about his ability to deliver fireworks in future fights. Meanwhile, Romero’s surprising performance left fans wondering what’s next for him.
A contract was reportedly signed ahead of Friday night for a rematch between Garcia and Haney, which might still materialize later this year. However, due to the disappointing performances from both fighters, it will be interesting to see if that bout takes place or if promoter Turki Al-Sheikh decides to go in another direction.
Romero’s victory has sparked interest among boxing fans, with some even calling for a Garcia-Haney rematch. Romero has expressed no intention of fighting again anytime soon, saying “I ain’t even thinking about what’s next.”
The Times Square event was supposed to be an iconic one, but it ended up being a listless night of fights. Haney’s fight against Ramirez was equally subpar, with both fighters struggling to find their rhythm and excitement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/44974939/rolando-romero-disrupts-ryan-garcia-plans-massive-upset