Fight results

This is the fight that has been talked about for almost the entirety of both fighters’ professional careers.

Ryan and Rolly once shared a sparring session that went viral at the time — and it's still a reference point today.

The footage showed more than just youthful aggression — it revealed stylistic similarities between the two.

Both fighters are physically imposing, base their attacks on pressure and power, and rely on sharp, heavy shots.

In matchups like this, everything comes down to individual skills, physical conditioning, and the game plan.

Whoever manages those elements better will walk away with the win.

Garcia is 26 years old; Romero is 29.

Both have been tested, but Ryan’s average level of competition has been higher overall.

Rolly’s biggest opponents have been Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz — both of whom stopped him early.

Ryan, on the other hand, has faced Devin Haney, Gervonta Davis, Javier Fortuna, and Luke Campbell — and has only one loss among those bouts.

Neither fighter is particularly high-volume with their punching — they throw about the same number per fight.

However, Garcia is clearly the more accurate of the two.

Ryan’s hand speed and precision give him the edge here.

He’s able to land faster and cleaner than Romero.

For Ryan, this marks his return after a layoff.

He defeated Devin Haney in spring 2024 but was later suspended for a doping violation.

Romero fought twice last year — suffering a knockout loss and then rebounding with a decision win.

Still, Garcia’s absence feels slightly longer than ideal, so in terms of recent activity, a slight edge goes to Rolly.

Both fighters have serious punching power.

Romero, in particular, is physically strong and dangerous in exchanges — it’s not advisable for anyone to trade recklessly with him.

However, Garcia combines power with speed.

Even though his speed dipped slightly with weight gain, Ryan still hits fast — and accurately.

Neither possesses an iron chin, but Garcia has the advantage here.

The logic is simple: Romero has been knocked out twice by headshots — and those moments don’t just vanish from a fighter’s durability.

It doesn't mean Rolly will fold at the first clean shot — but every knockout increases vulnerability going forward.

This is more about fan bases than home advantage.

Neither fighter is from New York, meaning neither will have a built-in crowd advantage.

Support will come down to who can draw better nationally.

Both fighters are trying to answer several questions with this fight.

First — a return to top-level relevance after setbacks.

Garcia won his last bout but failed the drug test afterward.

Romero won his comeback fight after a loss, but the performance wasn't taken seriously by many observers.

Second — settling a personal score.

The viral sparring footage from years ago still lingers in fans’ minds, with both fighters getting mocked at the time.

Now, it’s about who has the last laugh — inside the ring.