Garcia leads in Times Square's exterior boxing spectacle

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packing a punch and making history, Ryan Garcia is set to face Rolando "Rolly" Romero amidst the bright lights of New York's Times Square. This high-stakes event, scheduled for May 3, 2025, isn't just a fight - it's a spectacle.

Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) and Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) will headline a tripleheader that's being seen as a potential stepping stone to the highly anticipated rematch between Garcia and Devin Haney. In another exciting matchup, Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will square off against Jose Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs). If Garcia emerges victorious, a rematch with Haney could be on the cards. Their previous fight ended in controversy, with Garcia's win being overturned due to a positive drug test.

The Times Square venue is a departure from traditional boxing locations. Garcia initially preferred a West Coast location for a Haney bout, but promoter Oscar De La Hoya believed that fighting in New York was crucial for achieving greater fame.

"It'll be all about staying focused," De La Hoya said. "Don't pay attention to all the noise outside of this ring. It's going to be very difficult for every single fighter, because as you can imagine there will be people everywhere, thousands of people watching."

The event also features Teofimo Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) defending his junior welterweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-0, 11 KOs). The choice of Times Square by Ring Magazine for its first U.S. event adds a unique element to the proceedings.

But it's not just about the fights. Logistical hurdles, including transporting fighters through the crowded area, are part of the spectacle. "They're talking about having us be presented to the ring in a cab or something," Lopez noted.

The Garcia-Haney rivalry has a complex history. Their previous bout was marred by Garcia being overweight and his subsequent suspension for a failed drug test. However, Garcia, who says he has overcome the personal issues that affected him at that time, is looking forward.

"I'm just here living life," he said. "Everybody goes through their ups and downs, everybody goes through their things, but it's how you come back, it's how you bounce back and I'm just here to show people that you can bounce back from anything."

Organizers are planning for over 100 screens, but have yet to detail weather contingencies. With a chance of thunderstorms on Friday, fighter health and safety could become a concern.

The magnitude of this event suggests organizers have planned for various challenges, not just inside the ring. Navigating the urban jungle of Times Square while delivering a high-quality boxing experience is no easy feat. But for the brave fighters stepping into the temporary ring in the heart of the city that never sleeps, it's all part of the challenge.

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The event in Times Square presents unique logistical challenges due to its location in a high-traffic pedestrian area. Organizers must coordinate with city authorities for road closures, crowd control, and emergency access. The temporary infrastructure must accommodate fighter entrances, media zones, and spectator safety barriers.

Crowd management is another concern, as Times Square's dense urban environment complicates ticketing, security screenings, and audience flow. The event's 5:30 p.m. ET start time coincides with evening foot traffic, requiring precise scheduling to avoid conflicts.

Broadcast infrastructure is another area of focus. Outdoor lighting, audio/visual setups, and weatherproofing equipment must be engineered to withstand potential disruptions while meeting broadcast standards.

Weather contingencies have not been detailed, but given the event's outdoor format, organizers likely prepared emergency measures such as waterproofing, delays/rescheduling, and temporary climate control. Potential risks include visibility issues due to fog or heavy rain, nighttime conditions (cooler evening temperatures), and wind gusts disrupting displays or lightweight equipment.

While specifics about weather plans aren't detailed in reports, the magnitude of this event suggests organizers prioritized resilience, given its unprecedented location in a major tourist hub.

The upcoming boxing event in Times Square, featuring Ryhan Garcia and Rolando Romero, presents typical sports logistical hurdles, such as coordinating with city authorities for road closures, crowd control, and emergency access.
In addition to the fights, organizers are planning for over 100 screens for spectators, but have not yet detailed weather contingencies, considering the chance of thunderstorms on Friday, which may affect fighter health and safety.
The choice of Times Square for this event, with its high-traffic pedestrian area, complicates crowd management, ticketing, security screenings, and audience flow.
Broadcast infrastructure is also a focus, with organizers needing to engineer outdoor lighting, audio/visual setups, and weatherproofing equipment to withstand potential disruptions while meeting broadcast standards.