Rolly Romero (17-2, 13 ko’s) beat a unanimous decision to a dull decision Ryan García (24-2, 20 ko’s) in the stellar fight held in Times Squareby the regular title of the Withwith 115-111 cards twice and 118-109 in the third. Californian’s return to the quadrilateral left more doubts than certainties, evidencing the lack of rhythm, sequelae of inactivity and an extra -sports life that seems to have gained invoice.
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Garcia, no responses from the second assault
The combat took for the second assault, when Garcíatrying to take the initiative, he lowered his right hand and was surprised by a Romero left hook that sent him to the canvas. Although ‘King Ry’ He got up immediately, was in survival mode against a Rolly determined to finish it.
In the fifth round, García He showed flashes of his explosiveness with a hook to the face of Romerowho responded with intelligence, mooring his rival to stop his offensive. The Cuban-American adapted quickly, dominating the distance with his jab and controlling the rhythm of combat.
Absolute control of rosemary and passivity of Garcia
For the seventh episode, both remained in the center of the ring without great exchanges. However, it was in the ninth when Romero solidly punished the body of Garcíaforcing him to go back once more. Californian’s passivity contrasted with the strategic activity of his opponent.
Not even the shouts since their corner managed to revive García In the eleventh assault. Chose to mark distance without launching combinations, while Romero He continued punishing the body with his right hand. The last round passed without emotions or pressure from Ryansealing a dull action.
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Devin Haney expires without shine to José Ramírez
In another of the fighting of the night, Devin Haney (32-1, 15 ko’s) he defeated easily and without great emotions to José Ramírez (29-3, 18 KO’s) By unanimous decision, with scores of 119-109 (x2) and 118-110.
Haney, who returned after a year of inactivity and a controversial “no answer” Ryan Garcíahe opted for a conservative style, moving laterally and avoiding any exchange. Ramírezon the other hand, he never managed to close the distance or impose pressure, which resulted in a flat fight, in which both barely connected a combined total of 503 blows.
Teófimo López shines and defeat Arnold Barboza Jr. with authority.
Teófimo López (22-1, 13 KO’s) offered an authentic boxing class to retain its world superligero weight title with a clear unanimous decision-making victory Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-1, 11 Ko’s), who suffered the first defeat of his career.
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From the first bell, López imposed his presence in the ring with a masterful exhibition of mobility, precisely avoiding the attacks of Mexico. It was an impeccable performance from beginning to end, in which he connected the best blows and reaffirmed his status as one of the great names of the division.
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