Times Square’s temporary ring was ringed six‑deep with fans craning for a glimpse of boxing beneath the Manhattan lights, and the evening’s three marquee bouts promised chaos at the top of the 135‑ and 140‑pound divisions.
The night’s headliner produced the upset many thought unlikely: Rolando “Rolly” Romero stunned the crowd and Ryan Garcia’s backers alike, decking the Californian with a left hook in round 2 and never relinquishing command; Garcia grew tentative, pawing with single shots while Romero threw in bursts, and the judges rewarded that busier output 115‑112, 115‑112 and 118‑109 to hand Romero the upset unanimous decision.
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Devin Haney kept his unbeaten record but not many new fans, circling, clinching and flicking single jabs at Jose Ramírez for twelve tepid rounds; scores of 119‑109 (twice) and 118‑110 reflected Haney’s control, yet the performance, heavy on caution, light on combinations, drew boos from pockets of the crowd hoping for fireworks to set up a Ryan Garcia rematch.
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Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO super‑lightweight crown with a similarly safety‑first approach, dazzling the crowd with footwork but frustrating them with minimal offense; Arnold Barboza Jr. landed the biggest punch of the night - a right hand that puffed up Lopez’s left eye in the sixth - yet Lopez’s pot‑shot counters convinced judges 116‑112, 116‑112 and 118‑110, margins many observers thought too wide.
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Japanese bantamweight prospect Reito Tsutsumi showcased relentless pressure in a six‑round shut‑out over Levale Whittington, pitching 60‑54, 60‑54 and 58‑56 on the cards, while heavyweight James Gennari overpowered Joel Allen across four brisk frames, sweeping all judges’ scorecards to close an unforgettable Times Square spectacle.
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