Garcia vs Romero LIVE: Start time, results and updates with Haney vs Ramirez and Lopez vs Barboza on undercard

Here’s a fun deep-dive from Harry Bullmore on how Ryan Garcia developed one of the best left hooks in the game today:

Here’s an interview we did with Devin Haney in London earlier this year, just before his fight with Jose Ramirez was announced:

If sportswashing is largely about optics, tonight’s event makes sense.

And as audacious as that prospect appears, you would be brave to bet against the Saudi adviser making it happen.

It is an intriguing idea and an alluring event, yet while “heart” applies to the matter of location, that might be the extent of the soul involved. The latest details suggest that this fight card will be invite-only, so expect the boxers, their teams and select media, but very few fans – if any.

In that sense, the atmosphere might mimic those at Saudi Arabian events in recent years: subdued. Fittingly so, too, given this card will be staged by The Ring magazine, which was recently purchased by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh.

Addressing a run-in with Haney’s father and coach Bill at this week’s open workouts, Garcia said on Wednesday: “He was coming at my physique, but it’s all good. They were saying the same thing last time and they got their ass whooped last time, too! And you’ll get your ass whooped again!”

“He got off that Ostarine, and he don’t even sound the same!” the younger Haney responded, referencing the banned substance for which Garcia tested positive. “His voice changed back. Your physique changed, you’ve got t*****s now! Those muscles gone, your voice is gone. This motherf****r is gone!”

Garcia – 1/9; Romero – 11/2; draw – 20/1

Haney – 1/12; Ramirez – 13/1; draw – 18/1

Lopez – 4/9; Barboza Jr –15/8 ; draw – 16/1

Also note: fans can take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle for £34.99 in the UK, $90 in the US, and €39.99 in Europe; this bundle includes the Times Square event and Canelo vs Scull on 3 May.

If a customer buys either pay-per-view option, they can choose to have a seven-day free trial of the DAZN platform – with full access to all live events across a range of sports – or buy an annual DAZN subscription, which comes with the offer of the first month free.

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Here’s the card as announced!

James Gennari vs Joel Allen (firefighter vs police officer!)

Reito Tsutsumi vs Levale Whittington (featherweight)

Teofimo Lopez (champion) vs Arnold Barboza Jr (WBO super-lightweight title)

Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez (welterweight)

Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (welterweight)

The event will begin at 10pm BST (2pm PT, 4pm CT, 5pm ET).

Lopez vs Barboza Jr is scheduled for 11pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET), with Haney vs Ramirez expected from 12am BST on Saturday (4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET on Friday).

Garcia vs Romero is expected from 1am BST on Saturday (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET on Friday).

So, I know what you’re thinking: why is this event taking place in Times Square of all places, and why go all in on three big names?