Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero Fight Recap

Here is a recap of the main event boxing showdown between Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero.

Ryan Garcia (24-2, 1 no-contest) and Rolly Romero (17-2) faced off in the main event clash on May 2 at Times Square in New York City.

Round-by-Round

Round 1: Both fighters started cautiously, using their jabs. Garcia landed effectively to the body. Romero needed to close the distance, but Garcia controlled the early pace. Romero landed a good body shot, but Garcia`s jab stood out.

Score: 10-9, Garcia.

Round 2: Romero began the round strongly, landing a pair of left hooks that knocked Garcia down. Garcia got up quickly but appeared shaken. Romero pressed the action, landing powerful body shots and straight rights. Garcia recovered and returned to his jab, finishing the round with a left hook.

Score: 10-8, Romero. Overall: 19-18 Romero.

Round 3: Romero used his jab to keep Garcia at bay initially. Garcia countered with a right hand. Both fighters showed respect. Romero landed body jabs and jabs up top, which Garcia defended. Garcia landed a jab to the body and a left around Romero`s defense. Garcia went back to the body, and landed a right hand in a competitive round.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 29-27 Romero.

Round 4: Garcia landed a body shot. His jab continued to be effective. Romero attacked the body. Garcia used good footwork to close the distance and landed a jab. Romero persisted with long body jabs. Garcia backed him up with a good jab and landed another body shot. Romero avoided a charge with head movement. Garcia landed another hard jab.

Score: 10-9, Garcia. Overall: 38-37 Romero.

Round 5: Garcia won an early exchange. He landed a counter left and a right hand that caught Romero. Garcia controlled the distance, landing a quick body shot. Romero jabbed the body. They clinched briefly and were separated. Garcia landed another body shot.

Score: 10-9, Garcia. Overall: 47-47.

Round 6: Romero continued looking for openings to jab the body, pressuring Garcia despite Garcia`s jabs. Garcia landed a left hook, and then another. Romero got a right past the defense. Romero landed a jab to the body. The round was close entering the final minute. Romero returned to the body, while Garcia jabbed. Romero advanced with a left hook and a left to the body.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 57-56 Romero.

Round 7: Romero resumed his body work. Garcia got inside with a body shot and strung together several jabs. Romero attempted his left hook, but Garcia defended. Output was low, possibly saving energy for later rounds. Garcia continued pecking away with the jab, landing a fast jab to the body and then one up top.

Score: 10-9, Garcia. Overall: 66-66.

Round 8: Romero threw a lunging left. They traded body jabs. Romero missed wildly with a right hand. Action slowed considerably, with little contact. Garcia landed a good jab, then a glancing right after a clinch break. Garcia landed more jabs, scoring consistently but lacking follow-up. The referee warned both fighters about holding. Romero landed a left hook to the body before the bell.

Score: 10-9, Garcia. Overall: 76-75.

Round 9: Romero attacked the body, pushing Garcia onto the back foot. Garcia tied him up to slow the momentum. Garcia jabbed, and Romero responded by tying him up. Romero landed a left hook. Garcia stuck with his jab. His lack of power punches could affect the scorecards. Romero landed solid body jabs and another left hook. Garcia landed a jab and a short right in the clinch. Garcia maintained distance, respecting Romero`s power. Romero continued with body work.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 85-85.

Round 10: Romero acted as the aggressor, throwing body jabs and daring Garcia to respond. A body shot by Romero led to a clinch, where they traded body shots. Romero landed a left hook. A right hand had Garcia covering up, and Romero followed with a left. Romero began stalking Garcia, who threw few punches. Romero started finding success with bigger punches.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 95-94 Romero.

Round 11: Romero increased his pace with the jab. He landed a right hand to the body and showed confidence, sensing Garcia`s reluctance to trade. Garcia landed a jab. Romero landed body punches easily. Garcia backed up and circled, giving up space, appearing disengaged.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 105-103 Romero.

Round 12: Romero immediately returned to the jab, going to the body. Garcia threw very little. Romero did not have to do much, simply walking Garcia down and jabbing. More body jabs from Romero. He appeared to be cruising towards a decision victory unless Garcia could make something happen.

Score: 10-9, Romero. Overall: 115-112 Romero.