Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero round-by-round updates: Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero: Live round-by-round updates

Boxing takes over Times Square this Friday night as Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez light up the heart of New York in three separate bouts that could reshape the boxing landscape. Garcia will take on Rolly Romero with the goal of recapturing lost ground.

Garcia steps back into the spotlight, aiming to silence doubters and reclaim momentum against the ever-dangerous Romero. He is fighting for redemption after his no-contest ruling against Haney.

The backlash has been loud, and now he needs a statement win to stay relevant in the super lightweight mix. Romero, never one to back down from a firefight or a verbal duel, sees this as his moment to crash the party. He’s explosive, and coming off a unanimous decision win over Manuel Jaimes in September 2024. He holds a 16-2 professional boxing record with significant wins against Isaac Cruz and Anthony Yigit.

Catch Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero live on Friday, May 2nd, from Times Square, New York. Main event ringwalks expected around 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT, streaming exclusively on DAZN PPV.

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Round 1

Garcia opens the fight with a few jabs. Romero is trying to break Garcia's rhythm with body strikes. A rather feel-out round so far, and Garcia slightly edges out to bag the round.

Our Score: 10-9 Garcia

Round 2

Romero drops Garcia with double left hooks. The most electric moment of the night so far! Garcia still seems hurt as he tries to land the left hook. Straight punch to the body by Romero, and Garcia fires back with a left hook. Romero is doing a great job of not getting carried away and exercising patience.

Our Score: 10-8 Romero (19-18 overall)

Round 3

Garcia fires early with two jabs and a straight right. Romero breaks Garcia's guard with a few jabs. Garcia is determined to get one back and hurt Romero. He lands a good left hook, but Romero counters strongly. Garcia bounces back with a straight right. Great fight so far!

Our Score: 10-9 Garcia (28-28 overall)

Round 4

Good body shot by Garcia. Stinging jabs by Garcia. This round has been a trade with the jabs affair. Garcia is committing to his jabs while Romero is basically using them to score a few points.

Our Score: 10-9 Garcia (38-37 overall)

Round 5

Garcia counters Romero's attack with a left hook and a follow-up left hand. Romero is loading up on the right hand. Garcia commands the ring and attacks Romero with beautiful combinations.

Our Score: 10-9 Garcia (48-46 overall)

Round 6

Both fighters are swinging with vigor now. The body shots from Romero have been consistent and efficient. The fans and the analyst team are detecting a depleted pace in action.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (57-56 overall)

Round 7

Good body shot and a right hand from Garcia. Romero is baiting Garcia to attack. The action has dropped significantly after the second round. Garcia needs to push the pace if he wants to overturn the fight.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (67-67 overall)

Round 8

Garcia needs to take some risks. He needs to open up with the jab rather than chase the left hook in every exchange. Good jabs from Garcia. Romero swarms in to attack the body of Garcia.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (77-76 overall)

Round 9

Garcia leads with the left hook and follows up with a right hand. He snaps Romero's head back with another jab. Romero fires back with a few jabs.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (87-85 overall)

Round 10

Romero is blocking Garcia's jabs with his left hand. Romero attacks Garcia with a counter left hook and straight punch. He follows it up with an overhand right. Solid body shots and overhand rights up top that hurt Garcia. The best round for Romero so far after the second frame.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (97-94 overall)

Round 11

Garcia seems to have conceded defeat. There's a discernible drop in his output. Romero is chipping with the jab and hurts Garcia with a body shot. Romero is the aggressor in the later rounds despite being ahead on the scorecards.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (107-103 overall)

Round 12

Romero attacks the body and head. Garcia hurts Romero with a snapping jab. Romero returns fire with an overhand right and a hook. Garcia seems to be overwhelmed by Romero's strength and output.

Our Score: 10-9 Romero (117-112 overall)

Official Result

Rolly Romero defeats Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, and 118-109)

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