Ryan Garcia is not the same fighter we last saw in April when he faced Devin Haney. If you remember, the 26-year-old was originally credited with a three-knockdown majority decision win over Devin Haney. But that win? It didn’t stick. The New York State Athletic Commission later turned it into a no-contest after Garcia tested positive for ostarine, a banned substance. Since then, he’s had a lot to deal with—from a vandalism arrest in Beverly Hills to opening up about his struggles with alcohol. But now? Ryan Garcia knows better. He’s learned that showing up in the ring matters way more than talking trash outside of it. He’s humble—but don’t mistake that for weakness. Not even close.

Since the Fatal Fury press conference in New York last month, the 24-1 boxer has been all about precision. Every move seems calculated, every step intentional. But here’s the crazy part—ever since his comeback was announced and his rematch with Haney got the green light (assuming Haney gets past Jose Ramirez), fans have been laser-focused on that fight. They’re so caught up in the Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney rematch that they’re completely overlooking the fight the Victorville native needs to win first. That’s right—before any of that happens, he has to get through Rolando Romero next month. And let’s be real—that fight is far from a walk in the park.

Oscar De La Hoya cautions Ryan Garcia

With just a month to go before the huge May 2 Times Square boxing event, Garcia’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya is gearing up for a big night. His Golden Boy Promotions has three fighters on the card, and if all goes well, they could sweep the tripleheader. But let’s be real—De La Hoya isn’t counting his wins just yet. He knows in boxing anything can happen. “That’s the hope … of course, it’s very possible it could go the other way around, too.” Why? “Because those are all quality fights,” the 52-year-old told BoxingScene on Wednesday.

The biggest spotlight? Ryan Garcia. It’s a massive fight, streamed live on DAZN, and it’s the Victorville native’s chance to re-establish himself at the very top after a one-year suspension. Now, though? He’s locked in. KingRy is back training with his former trainer Derrick James, the same coach who guided him through that battle with The Dream. And while Ryan Garcia’s the heavy favorite (-900 on DraftKings) to beat Rolly, this fight is far from a sure thing. Why, you ask?

“Rolly can punch like a mule, and Ryan has been off for a year,” De La Hoya pointed out. So, according to the GBP head honcho, ring rust could play a part. In other words? Don’t sleep on this fight.

Sure, people are already talking about Garcia’s October rematch with Haney in Saudi Arabia—but first, he’s got to get past Rolly Romero. And if he’s not careful? Things could go very wrong. And while the former champion of six weight classes predicts a victory for his fighter, despite the caution, let’s find out what Tank thinks.

Gervonta Davis gives his verdict on who hits harder

Back in 2022, Gervonta Davis kept his undefeated streak alive when he clashed with Rolly Romero in New York, sealing the deal with a brutal sixth-round stoppage. A year later, he did it again—this time against Ryan Garcia, delivering one of the nastiest body shot KOs we’ve ever seen.

Now, in 2025, Garcia and Romero are set to collide in a massive showdown at Times Square, New York. If Ryan Garcia pulls off the win, it sets up an even bigger fight—a long-awaited rematch with Devin Haney. Garcia is stepping in as the heavy favorite, but when it comes to power? Tank Davis has a different take. When asked who hits harder between the two, Tank Davis didn’t even blink.

“I ain’t gonna lie, Rolly hit hard. People been sleeping on Rolly,” Davis told FightHype last year. And if that wasn’t enough, he added, “He ain’t got no chin on him so Rolly be getting caught but Rolly can hit bro, like he can hit. He’s the only person that I’ve felt like when he’s swung it felt like bricks were in his gloves.”

That’s coming from Tank Davis, a guy who’s been in the ring with both of them. So, is Ryan Garcia in for a tougher fight than people expect? What are your thoughts on the matchup?