Boxing at Times Square: How to watch Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero, fight card details and more

Boxing history is set to be made on Friday, May 2, 2025, as Ryan Garcia faces Rolly Romero in the main event of “Fatal Fury: Times Square”—the first-ever professional boxing card held in New York City’s iconic Times Square. This open-air spectacle, co-promoted by Ring Magazine and inspired by the upcoming SNK video game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, promises a night of high-stakes action and star power.

Main Event: Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero

Ryan Garcia (24–1, 20 KOs) returns to the ring after a year-long suspension due to a failed drug test following his bout with Devin Haney. Garcia’s comeback fight against Rolly “Rolly” Romero (16–2, 13 KOs) will be for the vacant WBA regular welterweight title. The two fighters have a history dating back to a contentious sparring session, adding personal stakes to this championship clash.

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Date, Time & Venue

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Venue: Times Square, New York City
Main Card Start Time: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, May 3)
Main Event Ring Walks: Approximately 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, May 3)

How to Watch

United States: DAZN Pay-Per-View ($59.99)
United Kingdom: DAZN PPV (£21.99)
India: DAZN PPV (check local listings for pricing)
Bundle Offer: DAZN offers a “Knockout Weekend Bundle” including this event and the May 3 Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull fight for $89.99.

Full Fight Card

Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero – WBA Regular Welterweight Title
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez – Welterweight Bout
Teofimo Lopez (c) vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. – WBO Junior Welterweight Title
Reito Tsutsumi vs. Levale Whittington – Featherweight Bout

Attending the Event

The “Fatal Fury” event is free to attend, with organizers expecting over half a million spectators to gather in Times Square. This unprecedented outdoor boxing event aims to create a historic and immersive experience for fans.