May 6, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ryan Garcia (black/gold trunks) reacts after defeating Tyrone Luckey (not pictured) in their lightweight bout at T-Mobile Arena. Garcia won via second round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Separate Fights For Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez And Devin Haney Announced

Three mega fights recently get announced by the Saudi Boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh including Ryan Garcia's return!

Boxing fans get ready for a treat this spring! Times Square will transform into an epic fighting venue. The bright lights of New York will shine on some of boxing’s biggest stars. This unique setting promises an unforgettable night of action for fight fans. The event comes courtesy of The Ring magazine, which recently changed ownership.

Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh has big plans after buying The Ring magazine. He is not wasting time making waves in the boxing world. The May 2nd card features three of America’s most exciting fighters in separate bouts. Times Square isn’t exactly Madison Square Garden, but who needs tradition when you can fight under neon billboards?

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Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring against Rolly Romero in what should be explosive fireworks. Garcia hasn’t fought since his controversial bout with Devin Haney last April. That fight saw “King Ry” drop Haney three times in a shocking performance. Unfortunately, his victory celebration didn’t last long. A failed drug test erased the win from his record. The one-year ban that followed has kept Garcia sidelined and likely hungry for redemption.

First fight in history to be held in Times Square!!! ⭐️ May 2nd

Free for the public to see!!!

History is being made pic.twitter.com/ixQxeEu7RK
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) March 2, 2025

Garcia brings his massive social media following and lightning-fast hands to this matchup. Romero isn’t just a random opponent. He has been firing shots at Garcia online for years. The online beef finally gets settled in person. Romero brings power but sometimes lacks technical refinement.

Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez

Devin Haney faces former world champion Jose Ramirez in his portion of the card. Haney needs to prove he is still elite after the Garcia setback. Despite getting the win back through Garcia’s disqualification, those three knockdowns raised questions. Haney brings exceptional boxing skills and defensive prowess to the ring.

Ramirez presents a serious challenge with his pressure fighting and body attacking style. He is a former unified champion who knows what it takes to win big fights. If Haney beats Ramirez and Garcia handles Romero, the stage is set for their rematch. Boxing loves nothing more than a good redemption story with genuine bad blood!

Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.

Teofimo Lopez completes the star-studded lineup by defending his WBO super-lightweight title. He faces the undefeated Arnold Barboza Jr, who recently upset British hopeful Jack Catterall. Lopez burst onto the scene by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko in a stunning 2020 upset. He briefly held unified lightweight titles before a shocking loss to George Kambosos Jr. Since moving up in weight, Lopez has rebuilt his career impressively.

🚨 Turki Alalshikh has officially confirmed the first Ring Magazine USA card in May:

🥊 Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero
🥊 Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez
🥊 Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba#FatalFury | May 2025 | Times Square, New York City pic.twitter.com/bjf4G13MWn
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) January 21, 2025

Lopez brings elite power, speed, and a flair for the dramatic to every fight. Barboza earned this title shot the hard way by traveling to Manchester and outboxing the hometown favorite. His undefeated record shows he’s no pushover.

This Times Square event continues boxing’s recent trend toward unconventional venues. Turki Alalshikh mentioned wanting to stage a future card at Alcatraz Island. While prisoners once watched the bay from those cells, they might soon watch boxing there. For now, the bright lights of Broadway will illuminate three crucial fights!

(Image Credit: Joe Camporeale – Imagn Images)

Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia

Teofimo Lopez

Turki Alalshikh

Zaid Quraishi

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