Live Coverage: Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero - UK Start Time, Undercard, and Streaming Details for Highly Anticipated Fight Night Featuring 'King Ry' and Devin Haney
Gearing Up for Fatal Fury: Ryan Garcia Returns Against Rolly Romero
A long-awaited return to the ring is on the horizon for Ryan 'King Ry' Garcia, as he takes on Rolly Romero in the main event of Ring Magazine's inaugural 'Fatal Fury' card. After serving a one-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), Garcia is back in action following a positive test for the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SARM) clomifene in two separate drug tests.
Garcia's last fight was against Devin Haney, a bout he won but the result was later overturned to a no-contest. With the ban now over, he's set for a fiery clash with Romero, while his rival Haney faces off against Jose Ramirez, and Teofimo Lopez defends his WBO super-lightweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr. on the same card.
Facing off in the Square: Date and Coverage
The 12-round welterweight fight between Garcia and Romero will take place on Friday, May 2, 2023, under the stunning backdrop of New York's famous landmark, Times Square. Unified times for the undercard and main event are yet to be confirmed, but UK fans can expect the action to start at midnight with the main event around 4am. Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN PPV for £21.99, with more updates and coverage available on talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com.
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The Undercard:
- Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr - for WBO super-lightweight title
- Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez
- Levale Whittington vs Reito Tsutsumi
(Subject to change)
Garcia's Ensuing Fortune:
During a recent interview on AK and Barak's YouTube channel, Garcia discussed the amount he'll receive for his upcoming fight. "Teofimo was on with us and said something about a $30m (£23.1m), three-fight deal," said Akin 'AK' Morales. Ryan 'King Ry' hinted at earning more than $15m (£11.5m) before agreeing he's looking at earnings "around there," putting him in the $20m (£15.4m) bracket.
Engaging in a highly anticipated showdown, Ryan 'King Ry' Garcia and Rolly Romero will square off in a 12-round welterweight fight exclusive to DAZN PPV on May 2, 2024, at Times Square, New York. Despite serving a suspension in 2023 following a positive test for estrogen, Garcia is ready for the match, with his earnings expected to be in the $20m (£15.4m) range.
