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Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Ryan Garcia Injured: What Happened And How Long Will He Be Out?
Ryan Garcia reportedly suffered a hand injury ahead of his unanimous-decision loss to Rolly Romero on May 2 in New York. According to the Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Garcia has already undergone surgery and will not be able to train for six weeks. Garcia's absence from training puts his planned fall return in question. Romero dropped Garcia and coasted to an uneventful but clear victory. Garcia was widely criticized for a lack of activity in the fight, but while he offered no excuses for his performance at the time, the hand injury could have played a role in his inactivity. When Garcia faced Romero, the 26-year-old hadn't fought since April 2024 when he faced rival Devin Haney. While Garcia dropped Haney three times in that fight, his win was turned into a no-contest after he tested positive for a banned substance. The positive test resulted in a one-year suspension. The fight with Romero was supposed to be the first in string of bouts against compelling competition orchestrated by boxing power broker, Turki Alalshikh. The idea was to have Garcia face Haney in a rematch in the fall–provided both won in the historic, but underwhelming Times Square show. Haney did his part in defeating Jose Ramirez–albeit in a very boring fight–but Garcia's loss has seemingly created significant doubt as to whether we'll ever see the two stars rematch. If Garcia can't train for six weeks, it stands to reason he could start a training camp in August. He'd likely want 10-12 weeks to prepare for his return. Traditionally, a fighter of Garcia's class would have an eight-week training camp. However, considering Garcia will have been unable to train for six weeks, he might need more time to get himself back into fight shape. Don't expect Garcia to hop back into the ring with a championship-level fighter upon his return. It would not be a shock to see him face a relatively unknown pro or even an influencer in his return fight. I spoke to Garcia ahead of his fight with Romero and he told me winning a title isn't necessary for him. He admits it would be nice, but he enjoys testing himself against world-class fighters and taking advantage of his opportunity to earn sizable paydays. Because of his fame, but less-than-ideal situation as a contender, it may be hard for Garcia to turn down the bag that would be attached to a fight with an influencer. I wouldn't rule out some sort of exhibition against Jake Paul. While the fight would have its share of critics, Garcia and Paul are both so polarizing that I could easily see it becoming the biggest fight of the year from a commercial and revenue standpoint. If it comes to fruition, don't be shocked. Here is a look at the upcoming boxing schedule over the next two weekends. May 31, 2025 Caleb Plant vs. Armando Reséndiz Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV June 7, 2025 Callum Simpson vs. Giovanni Zucco (European Title) Oakwell, Barnsley, UK 1:00 PM ET Fabio Wardley vs. Justis Huni Pierce O'Leary vs. Kane Dillon Danny Gilley vs. Ryan Greene Portman Road, Ipswich, UK 1:00 PM ET Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos (WBO World Lightweight Title) Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremiah Nakathila Scope Arena, Norfolk, VA 8:00 PM ET June 8, 2025 Jai Opetaia vs. Luca Squeo (The Ring Cruiserweight Title) Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida (The Ring Bantamweight Title) Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Jonathan Santillan Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan 4:00 AM ET
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Frazier, Robinson, Garcia: The art of the left hook
Ryan Garcia could not find the range with his famous left hook this month as he fell to a comeback defeat against Rolly Romero in Times Square. The star had hoped to set up a rematch with Devin Haney but his fists failed him as he ended his one-year exodus from the ring in disappointing fashion. The popular American still has the skill to be a top-notch performer though, especially with his big left hand - but just who else built a reputation for that particular blow? Here, we look at the best left hooks from history and the art behind each power punch. David Tua The Samoan-born wrecking machine was a destructive force in the 1990s and early 2000s. Knocking out 43 of his 52 professional victories, his explosive punching power and ruthless aggression were to be feared. The left hook played an important role in Tua's style, using it as an explosive lead. It was the punch that brought his fight with future world champion, John Ruiz, to an end in just nineteen seconds. It was also used as part of violent barrages to the head and body to overwhelm his opponents. It was in this way he brought his clash with three-time world heavyweight champion Michael Moorer to a close in just 30 seconds. Tommy Morrison The left hook of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison was undoubtedly a piece of heavy artillery - anything it touched fell to the canvas. He delivered it with perfect timing and blistering speed to incapacitate any opponent. The hook was so effective it seemed as if all of his other punches were mere set-ups for it. Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock famously felt the power of Morrison in 1995 - a flush single left hook landed on his chin, almost lifting him off the ground and turning his head a full 180 degrees. 'Golden Boy', most well known as a tough non-stop puncher, possessed a hidden weapon in his left hook. De La Hoya is actually left-handed but was converted into the orthodox (left hand leading) stance at a young age. His left-hand dominance meant his left hook had unnatural power, which he used to great effect throughout his career as both a powerful lead and to punctuate his high-speed combinations. Being able to throw the hook with power moving forwards or backwards made De La Hoya a constant threat and stopping a legendary fighter like Julio Cesar Chavez not once, but twice, was a testament to that left hook. Sugar Ray Robinson Recognised as one of, if not, the best fighter of all-time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a well-rounded knockout machine. He possessed power in both hands, but his left hook was revered around the world. Both as a single shot fight-ender or the final flourish in a dizzyingly fast combination, Ray Robinson was able to find the target with his left hook at will and with over 100 career knockouts in just over 200 fights, it was lights out if he found the target. Robinson's knockout of Gene Fullmer in 1957 remains as one of the greatest one punch knockouts in boxing history. Robinson, moving backwards, landed an inch-perfect left hook that put Fullmer on his back. Joe Frazier Joe Frazier was famous for his left hook. He had no need for any other punch. His bobbing and weaving style made it almost impossible for his opponents to control and hinder him. The left hook was thrown with such malice and intensity from the opening bell to the end of the fifteenth round that it became an icon in its own right. The moment that immortalised Frazier's left hook came in 1971. 'The fight of the century' against Muhammad Ali. Frazier had been throwing and landing his left hook on Ali with undeniable ferocity for fifteen rounds before one final leaping hook put one of the greatest of all time on the canvas. Ryan Garcia When you mention the left hook in boxing today, it is inevitable Ryan Garcia will be a part of this conversation – his meteoric rise to superstardom, initially bolstered by his social media following became quickly backed up by his otherworldly hand speed and power. Garcia utilises his hand speed to deploy a crunching counter left hook against his opponent's jabs as well as lead hooks and mid-combination power punches. Among his list of show-stopping wins, his left hook has a highlight reel of its own - taking names such as Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell with a whipping lead left hook to the body and dropping Devin Haney three times in their Brooklyn grudge match last year. DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. 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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rolly Romero Criticizes Undefeated Boxers: 'Dana Would Cut You in the UFC'
Fresh off a major upset win over Ryan Garcia in a Times Square spectacle that captivated the fight world, Rolly Romero is riding high. The event marked a major moment for Romero personally, though for boxing as a whole, it didn't quite live up to the billing. Despite the headlines, many felt the hype outweighed the in-ring product. For Romero, a fighter who's experienced both the highs and lows of boxing, the moment was still a testament to perseverance—and now he's using that platform to share his perspective. Romero recently joined the Pound4Pound podcast, hosted by Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, where he offered a candid critique of the sport that shaped his career. 'Dana don't let you guys protect your 'O.' In boxing, these guys are all protecting their 'O,' so you can't get good fights. It's honestly a disgrace to boxing, and it's ruining the sport.' He continued, 'If you don't sell tickets, you don't get paid. If you ain't entertaining, you don't get paid. You're not, 'Oh, because I'm undefeated, I get paid.' Like, no.' Many fans echoed this sentiment, especially in light of the performances from Devin Haney and William Scull this past weekend. Romero even went as far as saying, 'If this was the UFC, Dana would cut you,' emphasizing how fighters in that organization are held accountable for lackluster performances. Rolly RomeroGetty Images Known as a rugged boxer-puncher, Romero has embraced a straightforward, pressure-heavy style. With two losses on his record, he's taken on a range of competition and typically looks to keep fights exciting. He's publicly expressed respect for the UFC's model, where matchups are made based on merit and entertainment—not just record padding. For Romero, fighting should be about risk, reward, and delivering for the fans—win or lose. Related: Ilia Topuria Sends Cold Shot at Islam Makhachev: 'He'll Want to Go Back to Russia' Related: Bo Nickal Sends Blistering Message: 'Spit in Your Face' While Plotting UFC Comeback
New York Post
05-05-2025
- New York Post
Baby-faced gangsters beat cops in NYC
A rowdy mob of Tren de Aragua-linked gangbangers turned on a pair of NYPD cops in Times Square in a shocking caught-on-video assault — the second migrant attack on New York's Finest in the tourist hot spot in less than two years. The cowardly attack came after the May 2 boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero in the Crossroads of the World, with the two cops jumped while trying to stop the thugs from robbing a pair of youngsters, law enforcement sources said. NY Post writer Brian Faas shares this story.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero live updates: How to watch, full card, predictions
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero live updates: How to watch, full card, predictions Show Caption Hide Caption Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson by unanimous decision, here's where it leaves both fighters Jake Paul rose to the occasion and beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson in their highly publicized fight on Netflix. Sports Pulse Ryan Garcia is returning from a one-year suspension with plenty at stake. He'll fight Rolando 'Rolly'' Romero Friday with a chance to help secure a rematch with Devin Haney in the fall. A common opponent may help understand Garcia's chances against Romero in a 147-pound welterweight bout. Gervonta 'Tank'' Davis has stopped both men in the ring, and he says Romero hits harder. 'Well, shoot, (Romero) could hit harder,'' Garcia told USA TODAY Sports. 'But he got to hit me, and at end of day I hit hard, too.'' Garcia knocked down Haney three times April 20, 2024 and won the fight by majority decision. But that result became a no-contest after Garcia failed a post-fight drug test that resulted in a one-year suspension. Will Garcia return to the ring with the same power? Will Romero be able to tap into his own power and avoid Garcia's lethal left hook? USA TODAY will provide the latest updates, highlights and live coverage of all the action from the fight card. Follow along. Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero start time The three-fight main card is scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. ET. Where is Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight? The Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight will take place in New York's iconic Times Square. Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero main fight card Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, welterweight fight Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, welterweight fight Teofimo Lopez (c) vs. Arnold Barboza, WBO junior welterweight title fight How to watch Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight The entire fight card will be streamed on DAZN PPV. Watch Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero with DAZN All available odds are for moneyline bets (as of Thursday), according to BetMGM. Main Card Ryan Garcia (-900) vs. Rolando Romero (+500) welterweights Devin Haney (-1100) vs. Jose Ramirez (+550) welterweights Teofimo Lopez (-275) vs. Arnold Barboza (+190) WBO junior welterweight title The prelims and fight will be available for live stream on DAZN. The Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero card is available for $59.99 but is also available for $89.99 via the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle that includes the Alvarez Vs. Scull card on Saturday, May 3. Sports Illustrated: Ryan Garcia Apratim Banderjee writes: "Ryan Garcia can put his opponents out as he has shown time and again during his career. Apart from the power, Garcia's speed is phenomenal. Meanwhile, Rolly Romero has nuke-like power and like Garcia, he can put anyone to sleep with a shot. That said, he might not be as technically gifted as Garcia. Romero's chin, however, is questionable. His ability to take shots can be questioned and Romero has been brutally knocked out before. KingRy' has a solid chin and can take what comes in his way. He can also serve it out good. Garcia might be able to take Romero's offerings before landing his own finishing shots midway through the fight." Predict Em: Ryan Garcia Loot Levinson writes: "I'm betting that the Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight goes under 6.5 completed rounds at -115 betting odds. You have two fighters with big firepower whose defensive abilities lag far behind their offensive prowess. Combine that with the urgency of Garcia and the style of Romero, and it seems a lot would need to go wrong for this to be a fight that goes into the latter rounds." Ryan Garcia has a record of 24-1, with 20 KOs. His most recent bout vs. Devin Haney on April 20, 2024 was ruled a no contest after Garcia failed a post-fight drug test that resulted in a one-year suspension. Rolly Romero comes into the bout with a a record of 16-2, with 13 KOs.
