Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero live updates: Results, highlights for epic card
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero round-by-round
Round 6: Romero comes out more assertively, but Garcia answers with a left hook. The pair get tangled up and untangled by the ref. Tied up again before Romero delivers a shot to Garcia’s body. Garcia 57, Romero 56.
Round 5: Romero misses early, and Garcia lands a handful of punches early. Garcia capitalizes on an opening with a right. Garcia unleashes a left to the body. Garcia throwing but not taking any serious risks. Romero content to throw body shots. Garcia 48, Romero 46.
Round 4: Romero cautious. Likely looking for the opening that served him so well in Round 2. Garcia comes forward and throws the left. Romero throwing lefts to the body. Not sure anything is reaching the target. A flinch from Garcia. Bracing for another left hook from Romero? Garcia 38, Romero 37.
Round 3: Fighters at the center of the ring; neither backing away. Garcia lands a left, and Romero bullrushes him into the ropes. The ref intercedes. Action slows, with Garcia content to fire the jabs and hard lefts. Romero 28, Garcia 28.
Round 2: Romero nails Garcia with two hard lefts and drops Garcia!!! But Garcia is back up, and the fight resumes. He nails Romero with a left and another while barely avoiding a right from Romero. Garcia coming forward and lands a left. Garcia moving forward and throwing that left hook. Romero lands a hard overhand right. Garcia moving forward again and lands a left. Not backing away. Garcia lands another hook. Romero 19, Garcia 18
Round 1: Ryan Garcia looks bigger than Rolly Romero. Garcia lands a crisp jab. More to come? Clearly an effective weapon, as he’s now landed a bushel of them. Romero trying to answer with jabs but struggling to reach Garcia. Romero looks tentative, but connects, lightly, with a left to the midsection. Garcia 10, Romero 9.
Ryan Garcia arrives in Times Square in style
Garcia did not take a Yellow Checker cab to the boxing ring. He pulled up in what looks like the Batmobile. Garcia was not driving the Batmobile. But looked content to be riding shotgun
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando "Rolly" Romero up next
In the final bout of the night in New York's Times Square, Ryan Garcia will take on Rolando "Rolly" Romero in a 12-round welterweight fight.
Devin Haney def. Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision
The scorecards showed Haney won the 12-round welterweight bout against Ramirez decisively. But the fight lacked sizzle.
The boxers landed a combined 110 punches, according to DAZN’s broadcast.
Haney flinched repeatedly when Ramirez got in close, but his opponent failed to land many punches. In the end, Haney’s quickness and hand speed served him well.
The judges scored it 119-109, 119-109, 118-110 for Haney, who improved to 32-0. The victory helped secure a likely rematch with Ryan Garcia.
Ramirez fell to 29-3.
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez round-by-round
RESULT: Devin Haney def. Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision.
Round 12: Ramirez in need of a knockout, but it looks futile. Just lands a left to the body and fires a couple of shots as Haney darts away. Haney pot shotting. Mercifully, the fight comes to an end. Haney 119, Ramirez 109.
Round 11: Haney throws a big right. And misses. He needs to land a punch like that, if only to prove he’s equipped for a rematch with Garcia. Ramirez lands a right. Haney burning lots of calories, and outpunching Ramirez. Haney 109, Ramirez 100.
Round 10: Haney back to moving rather than standing his ground. The strategy likely is paying off on the scorecards, but this is not vintage Haney. Did Garcia retire vintage Haney? He eats two jabs. Ramirez corners Haney and scores, but Haney’s quickly on the move again. Haney 99, Ramirez 91.
Round 9: Ramirez attacks and lands a body shot. Attacks again and lands a right. Nothing that will stagger Haney, but he needs to land more punches. Haney lands a strong right and darts to his right rather than follow up. Ramirez chasing Haney, but eats a couple of punches when he gets too close. Haney 89, Ramirez 82.
Round 8: With all the moving, Haney treating Ramirez as if he’s a Hall of Famer. Then finally slows and throws. Lands. Haney opening up. Ramirez has no answers. Haney 79, Ramirez 73.
Round 7: With all this running, Haney is definitely getting in his steps. Ramirez lands a left and then eats a right counter. Haney landing more punches but taking few chances. Ramirez showing underwhelming ability to score. Haney 69, Ramirez 64.
Round 6: Ramirez opens with a left that grazes Haney. Hey, it’s progress. Haney stays on the move and quickly covers up at the sight of any punch. Ramirez bleeding from under his left eye, and he scores with a left. Haney responds with a combination, followed up with a solid body shot. Haney 59, Ramirez 55.
Round 5: Almost non-existent action here. Ramirez struggling to catch up to Haney, and Haney staying on the move without punching. Well, just like that, Haney lands a combination. Haney 49, Ramirez 46.
Round 4: Haney staying on the move, as if in fear of getting hit. Just when he seemed ready to assert himself, Haney backtracks. Not a dynamic fight, to say the least. Ramirez showing little ability to hit Haney with any authority. Haney 39, Ramirez 37.
Round 3: Haney’s corner has put tape over the uncooperative Velcro, according to DAZN’s Jim Lampley. Haney throwing more punches, but still looks tentative when Ramirez attacks – not often enough. Haney unleashes a hard left hook. Then lands a solid right. Ramirez looks mostly flat footed and slow. Haney 29, Ramirez 28.
Round 2: The Velcro strap still flapping on Haney’s right shoe. Haney finally fires a crisp left, but he’s still looking oddly tentative. The result of a year-long layoff or haunted by getting knocked down by Ryan Garcia three times? Nice left from Haney, and the good thing for him is Ramirez is doing very little. Haney lands a solid right as he comes alive. Ramirez 19, Haney 19.
Round 1: A muscular Devin Haney doesn’t look ready to flex them immediately. He backpedals in the opening moments. Jose Ramirez scores with a couple of lefts. Haney’s looking strangely tentative. Ramirez misses with an overhand right. Haney’s fists looked holstered. Velcro strap comes loose from Haney’s right shoe. Wardrobe malfunction? Ramirez 10, Haney 9.
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez next on main card
Devin Haney will take on Jose Ramirez in a 12-round welterweight fight next in Times Square.
Teofimo Lopez def. Arnold Barboza Jr. by unanimous decision
Capitalizing on his hand speed and quickness, Lopez outclassed the previously undefeated Barboza and won the WBO super lightweight title. Lopez celebrated his victory with a backflip in the ring.
Lopez took a hard right early that left blood flowing from under his left eye, but he maintained control in the 12-round fight.
The judges scored it 116-112, 116-112, 118-110 for Lopez, who improved to 22-1.
Barboza suffered his first loss and fell to 32-1.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. round-by-round
RESULT: Teofimo Lopez def. Arnold Barboza Jr. by unanimous decision.
Round 12: Lopez throws a flurry, then backs away. Doesn't look willing to risk a decision in exchange for going for the KO. Barboza land two big shots, but Lopez responds. And talks a little trash as the fight comes to a close. Lopez 117, Barboza 111.
Round 11: Mike Tyson analysis on DAZN: "It’s a shutout, I think. I’ve never seen him look like this before. He’s improved as a fighter." More showboating from Lopez. Not so much punching. Barboza lands a nice right, followed by another one. Dancing’s not going to win this round. Lopez 107, Barboza 102.
Round 10: Barboza stalking and lands a right, but eats a punch in return. Lopez staying very active with his left hand. Lopez 98, Barboza 92
Round 9: Lopez keeping his distance, perhaps to protect his apparent advantage on the scorecard. Could the strategy backfire? Well, just like that, Lopez gets revved up. He pounds Barboza and shows off the footwork on defense again. Barboza fighting back but looks overmatched, especially by Lopez’s speed. Lopez 88, Barboza 83.
Round 8: Lopez leading with his left and throwing rights, too. Barboza landed the hardest punch of the fight, but he looks hesitant – less apt to attack than counterattack. Lopez drills Barboza with a solid body shot and starts showboating, dodging punches. Lopez 78, Barboza 74.
Round 7: Lopez not shaken up by those rights. He comes out firing. Barboza lands a punch but missed with two. Lopez cloes the gap and delivers a punch to Barboza’s midsection. Lopez showing impressive versatility. Lopez 68, Barboza 65.
Round 6: Lopez could be landing more punches but seems to be enjoying some preening and showboating as he works the ring. Oh, Lopez takes a big right! Barboza follows up with a second right. Lopez cut underneath his left eye. Lopez 58, Barboza 56.
Round 5: Lopez lands a left to the body and takes a counter left to the head. Barboza looks down but not out. Lopez capitalizing on his quickness and footspeed again. Barboza trying to measure the distance – too far – before he throws his punches. Lopez scores a hard right then lands a flurry of jabs. Lopez 48, Barboza 47.
Round 4: Lopez land a combination almost the moment the bell sounds. Lopez showing his quickness and footspeed now. An elusive target taking control. Barboza landing the occasional punch, but nearly enough to win a round. Barboza 38, Lopez 38.
Round 3: Lopez firing body shots and throws a hard right, too. Looks comfortable but has yet to press the action. Barboza responds with a straight right. Lopez lands a hard left and now showing more authority that include another hard right. Barboza 29, Lopez 28.
Round 2: Barboza has set up at the center of the ring, then charges after Lopez. Barboza lands a left and maybe gaining confidence. Barboza throws a solid right counter. Barboza 20, Lopez 18.
Round 1: Arnold Barboza Jr. and Teofimo Lopez both open with left jabs. Lopez throws a combination and Barboza paws back with the jab. Barboza steps forward and throws a combination. Lopez throws an overhand right, so hard he briefly loses his balance. Barboza lands a couple of crisp punches. He closes strong but eats a right hand too. Barboza 10, Lopez 9.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. kick off main card
Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO world super lightweight title in a 12-round bout against Arnold Barboza Jr. Friday night in the first of three fights on the main card.