Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks for the main event of the Fatal Fury card: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero!
Boxing‘s bad boy is back! Ryan Garcia returns to the ring after serving a year-long suspension for a failed drug test. His lightning-fast hands and Instagram-ready smile made him a marketer’s dream. Then came the bizarre behavior, controversial statements, and that positive test after his win over Devin Haney. Now Garcia is looking for redemption against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on May 2 in Times Square. This fight isn’t just another boxing match. It’s a collision of two of the sport’s most unpredictable personalities in the heart of New York City.
Fans have been waiting to see if Garcia can get his career back on track. Once touted as the next face of boxing, his erratic social media presence and out-of-ring antics have overshadowed his undeniable talent. Rolly Romero brings his own brand of chaos to the table. Known for wild pre-fight trash talk and unorthodox fighting style, Romero has made enemies throughout the boxing world. But his heavy hands have turned the lights out on plenty of opponents. These two volatile fighters under the bright lights of Times Square feels like a powder keg waiting to explode!
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The fatal fury card will be the first of three on the Cinco De Mayo weekend. The oddsmakers aren’t giving Romero much of a chance in this one. According to Draftkings, Garcia sits as a significant -900 favorite while Romero comes in as a +550 underdog. Those odds might surprise some fans given Garcia’s year-long absence from the ring.
The betting odds suggests this is Garcia’s fight to win, but remember when Rolly was supposed to get steamrolled by Tank Davis? He gave Davis real problems before getting caught.
Garcia’s blistering hand speed will likely tell the tale in this matchup. When ‘King Ry’ gets his left hook going, few fighters can avoid it. His combinations come in bunches, and he has improved his ability to throw with power while maintaining his speed. The year off might actually have benefited Garcia physically, giving his body time to rest after a grueling training schedule.
Romero’s best chance lies in his unpredictability and punching power. Rolly Romero throws from odd angles that often catch opponents off guard. Garcia has been hurt before, and Romero definitely hits hard enough to turn this fight on its head. If Romero can navigate the early rounds and make this fight messy, he could land something significant that changes everything.
If we bet on the fight, we are going with Ryan Garcia to win the fight in the eight round by KO.
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