Cinco de Mayo weekend will feature a series of exciting boxing events. One of the highlights will be Ryan Garcia facing off against former junior welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero. This “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” event is scheduled to take place in New York’s Times Square on Friday, May 2.
Garcia is set to make a return to the ring. His last fight in April 2024, which he initially won against Devin Haney, was marred by a failed drug test. The presence of the banned substance Ostarine led to the overturning of his victory, resulting in a one-year suspension. Now, Garcia is eager to prove his mettle once again and improve upon his 24-1 record.
Romero, boasts a 16-2 record, with 13 victories secured by knockout. In 2024, Romero fought twice, bouncing back from a TKO loss to Isaac Cruz in March with a unanimous decision over Manuel Jaimes in September.
Here is the predicted ring walk time for the May 2 Fatal Fury fight between Garcia and Romero:
When does Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero start?
The Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight card consists of three matches and will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 2, 2025. The main event for the Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero fight is expected to be around 8 p.m. ET. However, the duration of the undercard will impact when Garcia and Romero actually start.