The Ryan Garcia next fight news has finally arrived and the light welterweight star will make his return to the ring after a year away in May. But who will “King Ry” face in his comeback bout?
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Who will Ryan Garcia next fight be against?
Last spring, Garcia shocked the boxing world when he was able to defy all the doubters and scored a split-decision victory over pound-for-pound ranked fighter Devin Haney. However, doubt was cast on the win’s validity when he tested positive for a banned substance.
The young star was suspended for a year. But his exile will end in May when he takes on action fighter Rolly Romero later this year.
How to watch Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero in May
- Garcia vs. Romero will be a part of a Ring Magazine card in May
- The date and location for the event have not yet been finalized
- A broadcast home for the event hasn’t been announced
Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero preview
“King Ry’s” legion of fans will be happy to see their favorite fighter back inside the boxing ring. But the 26-year-old has a lot to prove after his failed PED test last year. Furthermore, a win will set up a big rematch later this year.
What Win Means For Garcia: Along with the news Garcia will battle Romeo in May, promoter Turki Alalshikh claimed that if Gacia is victorious, he will face Devin Haney in a rematch in the fall. Haney battles Jose Ramirez on the same card.
Risk In Romero Clash: While Rolly Romero will be a step down in competition from the likes of Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis, he is still a high-level fighter. If the California native underestimates the power puncher, he could be on the wrong end of a big upset.
The Bottomline: Garcia being back in action is good for the sport. And a potential rematch between him and Haney is an exciting possibility. The lead-up to his bout with Romero will reveal a lot about him and if he has changed since the bizarre behavior before his last fight.
What makes Ryan Garcia so popular?
Ryan Garcia is one of the brightest rising stars in the fighting industry. At just 25, he offers up a babyface exterior that hides a cold and calculated fighting machine. While some doubted his true legitimacy as a blue-chip prospect in the sport, Ryan Garcia’s shocking win over Devin Haney proved he has pound-for-pound talent.
- Ryan Garcia record: 25-1 (20 knockouts)
- How old is Ryan Garcia? 25
- How tall is Ryan Garcia really? The lightweight star has an average height of 5 foot 9.
- Garcia began his prizefighting career with a first-round TKO as an 18-year-old.
- Aside from a decision win in his fourth pro fight, Garcia earned stoppage victories in his first 14 bouts, including a KO win over 49-fight veteran Mario Antonio Macias in 2017.
- Garcia has scored KO wins over talented veteran fighters like Luke Campbell, Francisco Fonseca, Romero Duno, and Devin Haney.
- What makes “King Ry” a special talent is his outstanding hand speed and the fact that he has legitimate power in both hands.
- For a time, Garcia was playing the role of the pupil to boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Since both once had the same trainer. However, after switching coaches the two have reportedly had a falling out.
- The Ryan Garcia “body shot challenge” has led to some hilarious videos on YouTube as athletes of different sizes try to take a gut punch, with padding on, from the talented pugilist.
- Are Canelo and Ryan Garcia friends? Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia are both former Golden Boy fighters and they are linked by that shared negative experience with Oscar De La Hoya. However, they aren’t close friends.
Ryan Garcia net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After 26 pro bouts, Ryan Garcia’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
