Garcia Suffers Upsetting Loss in Times Square Bout
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Ryan Garcia suffered a surprising points loss to Rolando Romero in his first fight back from a doping ban. Romero's second-round knockdown set the tone, as Garcia struggled to regain rhythm. Garcia cited mental challenges following his year-long suspension. The fight, held in Times Square, featured a unique atmosphere with a small audience and celebrity impersonators as ring girls. Garcia's defeat potentially jeopardizes a planned rematch with Devin Haney, who won his own fight earlier in the evening. The low number of punches thrown indicates a lackluster fight overall.
Ryan Garcia suffered a surprising points loss to Rolando Romero in his first fight back from a doping ban. Romero's second-round knockdown set the tone, as Garcia struggled to regain rhythm. Garcia cited mental challenges following his year-long suspension. The fight, held in Times Square, featured a unique atmosphere with a small audience and celebrity impersonators as ring girls. Garcia's defeat potentially jeopardizes a planned rematch with Devin Haney, who won his own fight earlier in the evening. The low number of punches thrown indicates a lackluster fight overall.
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