Instead of the usual Saturday night, it’s ‘Friday Night Fever.’ A former undisputed champion, a reigning titleholder, one of boxing’s biggest superstars, and a former champion. All are set to clash to decide who emerges as the best. On May 2, marking his return to boxing after a year-long suspension, Ryan Garcia will face Rolando Romero at Times Square. On the same card, Riyadh Season’s ‘Fatal Fury: City of Wolves,” Devin Haney will make his comeback against Jose Ramirez, while Teofimo Lopez will defend his title against Arnold Barboza Jr.
For most fans, the spotlight is firmly on the Garcia-Romero duel. If Garcia wins, the path to the much-anticipated rematch with Haney becomes clearer. However, speaking during their face-off discussion, monitored by Chris Mannix, Garcia emphasized that he’s focused solely on the fight ahead. The conversation inevitably brought up the much-discussed sparring video between Garcia and Romero. Though several years old, the footage gained fresh traction as this matchup loomed. While Romero shared his version, Garcia didn’t hold back either, shedding light on what transpired some eight years ago.
Actually, it was Ryan Garcia who first broached the subject. Looking at Romero, he said, “You actually should be thanking me for the success you’ve had in your career cuz you used me in that sparring match,” before adding, “You used those moments; don’t lie.”
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Ryan Garcia arrives ahead of a media workout at World Class Boxing Gym on April 09, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
This inevitably prompted Romero to fire back, questioning Garcia’s popularity. Garcia, undeterred, insisted he had always been the ‘hottest prospect’ in the game. “But when I rose, though, when I rose, though, what were you Were you not bringing that back every time?” He asked.
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