Boxing
Inside the boxing day, the Recent York Times Square took over
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12 months agoon
Recent York – in the middle of a warm tourist place there was something strange known as Times Square, leaving pedestrians about their minds and photos of the boxing ring and the structure around him in the rolls of the camera.
“What happens and how to get to the other side of Fifth Avenue?” The pedestrian asked the officer who supervised this area.
Another was with a friend visiting California. When it was said that the area was constrained, the local issued her frustration, saying: “She came here to make the Times Square blocked. I don’t even know what was going on.”
“This is an exclusive, substantial match,” answered a security worker.
Many observers did not know that they were witnessing history.
Last Friday, “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” was marked, the first event that transformed the Times Square to the outdoor box.
The card was the headline Ryan Garcia, who fought for the first time since the annual suspension for positive testing of the drug with the results, taking Rolando “Rolly” Romero. Devin Haney received Jose Ramirez, and Teofimo Lopez faced Arnold Barboza Jr.
Unlike the average boxing event, the impact and stabs helped strengthen the filled airy atmosphere of Times Square. Here’s what made the historic box of boxing so special.
Ring
The ring was set on the seventh Avenue in front of the ABC television studio “Good Morning America” and Carlo’s Bake Shop, from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Taco Bell and Tough Rock Cafe on the other side of the street. He was in a configuration, which contained four pillars with a roof and four compact video boards.
Father and coach Haney, Bill Haney, says that the location of the match is second to none.
“I was in the fight with 50,000 people and I would have to say that this is the most iconic, historical struggle that I witnessed my whole life,” said Bill ESPN. “Here in the middle of the Times Square. If you told me last year that we would be here and we would fight or I just saw the fight [let] Being part of it myself, I wouldn’t believe it. I feel I’m dreaming. “
Boxing fans had the opportunity to watch this event
Tickets are not on sale for this program, pedestrian crossings were blocked, fans of barricades and tourists in the gates, with video screens available in many locations in the area. As the fight progressed at night, delayed roars from dispersed crowds around the place in three different designated scenic areas could be heard when a great hit was delivered.
Oscar de la Hoya: “It’s amazing”
Oscar de la Hoya, promoter Golden Boy, who had three fighters on the card (Garcia, Ramirez and Barboza), said that this location was different than any other sports event.
“There is no comparison in boxing within 45 years,” said De La Hoya on Thursday. “I think that it believes everything in boxing or in any sport, literally. I don’t think we have a live basketball in the Times Square. … I think it’s very special, it’s amazing, it’s amazing.”
Everyone was watching
One thing in boxing fans is that they will find a way to see a immense card. Different screens around the Times Square were an opportunity for those who did not have access to the ring, watch immense video screens. The ring was surrounded by fences, which stood about 12 feet height covered with a red tarpaulin, blocking the external view to contain exclusivity of the event. But the fans found a way to watch, even from nearby platforms and buildings.
In the place where Recent Year’s Eve falls, a group of construction workers probably had one of the best observation points to watch the action. Dressed in working vests and difficult hats, employees gathered at the construction site. They watched early fights, leaning over the handrails, then pulled the chairs into the platform to watch the main events. Employees became comfortable when Garcia took Romero, eventually removing difficult hats and vests.
Celebrities, athletes and boxing royal
In addition to the Snoop Dogga, Tupac Shakura, Harry Potter, Hulk Hogan, Michael Jackson and Four Elmos, in every direction you looked. The viewers sat in three sections. The north-south sections consisted of stars such as actor Michael J. Fox, streamers Ishowpeed and Amp, legendary drummer Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett, rapper/actor Ice-T and Recent York Kninsk Center Karl-Anthony Towns, freshly after the victorious performance at night, when Knicks eliminated Detroit Pistons in the night. The first round of the game in Easern Conference.
The boxeries sat east of the ring. The airy champion Shakur Stevenson was one of the first boxers who came to witness a historical night before joining him by the younger medium weight master, Terenka Crawford, who built a lot of noise for his fight against Canelo Alvarez from Canelo Alvarez. Former heavyweight master, Mike Tyson, lit a navy blue satin suit, taking pictures with fans.
FDNY VS. Nypd
The first respondents organize an annual charity event entitled Battle of the Blagges, in which it contains amateur boxing matches between policemen from Recent York and firefighters. He uses the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation, which provides significant facilitate to the first persons providing rescuers and military veterans. An hour before the start of Friday’s professional card, firefighter James Gennari from Ladder 24 and police officer Joel Allen arrived at the ring in the right colors of the bathrobe (blue for NYPD, Red for Fnny), leaving vehicles related to their professions.
Time to prepare
Barbosa sat in the hotel ballroom to grab his hands, and the gloves recorded before his fight against Lopez. To start a journey to the ring wrapped in a white and blue robe and a white hat, Barboza and his team went to the escalator to leave the hotel.
Taxi, taxi!
Without a cloakroom connected with a place, the question was how fighters arrive at the ring. Answer? With style. The wardrobe fighters were in the hotel blocks from the ring and were taken to the ring in classic cars – some in characteristic yellow cabins in Recent York. It took about eight minutes to get from the hotel from the hotel.
Fighters in WBO Junior Welter weighed to the ring in vintage -fashioned taxis through the streets of Recent York City, when fans cheered and recorded them on mobile devices. Lopez, born in Brooklyn, took it at the time of the fight in his yard. When he reached the ring with the “NYPD” vest, supporters of the American chant “Teo”.
Replace Devin Haney
Haney entered the ring to “Many Misl Men” 50 Cent with a black leather jacket and black leather trunks. When he jumped around the ring, he quickly looked around various billboards outside the ring and about how a handful of fans were mainly celebrities and other boxers on the spot. Although Haney is used to fighting thousands of fans, the exclusivity seemed to drive a 26-year-old.
“You can’t prepare for it. It’s so iconic and I don’t think it is repeated for a long time,” said Bill Haney.
Romero pays tribute “Return to the future”
Romero chose the “Back to the Future” theme for the main event. His team was equipped with turquoise overalls from “Rolly McFly” at the back in Pink in Pink to the future inscription.
To complement this topic, the boxing Romero replied Marty McFly, the character of Michael J. Fox, who was present. They were like the self -sufficient Nike sneakers worn in the continuation of the film series “Back to the Future”.
Romero came to the ring in a creamy cream in cream color equipped with hydraulics and bogus, dressed in a pink-yellow sleeve jacket.
Time for the main event
It was expected that Garcia’s return would be immense. He wore a blue look with the participation of “King Ryan” at the back of the robe, with cross wings and angels. Pryki Garcia contained crosses on every leg, from “King” at the front and “Ryan” at the back. He finished appearance with white shoes with the same pattern as his robe and trunks.
The hotel entrance was crowded when Garcia went to an escort vehicle to the ring. His riding was Batmobile, which established the standard of fighting. He climbed the ropes so that Lupe Fiasco “Superstar” with the participation of Matthew Santos.
Garcia was knocked down in the second round by the left hook Romero. With clothes, few fans the answer to knocking was tranquil. The only sounds were cars, bicycle bells, car horns and sirens.
Tyson and Stevenson were moved by knocking down Romero.
Ultimately, Romero broke Garcia’s return and a potential rematch against Haney with a nervous result card 115-112, 115-112 and 118-109. Romero still guaranteed a rematch.
“I think Devin and Ryan should get a rematch and make him substantial,” said Romero.
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Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya disagree on who he should fight next
Published
9 minutes agoon
April 26, 2026
Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya have offered conflicting perspectives on a potential rematch with Devin Haney, while rumors of a Conor Benn fight become more likely.
Garcia won the welterweight world title in February, dethroning Mario Barrios by unanimous decision following a first-round knockout.
Since then, his name has been most closely linked to Benn, the WBC No. 1 contender at 147 pounds, whose last fight was at 150 pounds against Regis Prograis.
In a recent interview with Fighting Hub TVGarcia confirmed that this is the fight he wants.
“Devin Haney never wanted this. He doesn’t want a rematch at all… [I’m going to return in] August. Can’t wait. I just want Conor [Benn]”
Unlike Garcia, said Golden Boy promoter De La Hoya Fight the noise that he “would like” to make a rematch with Haney a priority.
“I’m most interested in the rematch with Devin Haney. It could be a blockbuster event.
“I would love for this fight to take place in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium – it could be such a substantial fight.
“I believe this fight is the best fight that can be had right now.”
Garcia reached a majority decision against Haney in April 2024, but the result was declared a no contest after he tested positive twice for the banned substance Ostarine. It remains one of the most intriguing fights in boxing, especially considering the doubts surrounding the first result and the fact that it is currently a unification fight in the welterweight ranks.
But it appears Benn will take his shot despite recently signing a contract with Zuffa Boxing, the latest major promotion of the sport whose frontman Dana White has no interest in working with the four customary sanctioning bodies.
Tim Bradley raised modern questions about Naoya Inoue ahead of a possible fight with Junto Nakatani, saying the undisputed champion has been hit too tough recently and could be he’s starting to get tired of fighting.
“I was hesitant on what to choose,” Bradley said on his channel while talking about Saturday’s Inoue vs. Nakatani fight. “I don’t know who I’m going to favor yet. I’ll let you know later, man. I don’t know. I really don’t know.”
Bradley explained that Nakatani’s length, timing and counters give him the tools to give Inoue more trouble than recent opponents. “Nakatani got a chance to bat,” Bradley said. “In any case, she needs to close the distance from him. The question is, will she do it safely?”
He also pointed out a recurring error in Inoue’s style, noting moments where the undisputed champion can be caught stepping in.
“He’s defenseless. He’s getting hit. That’s what it is,” Bradley said. “Like Nakatani.”
Bradley praised the way Nakatani uses his range and setup play, saying it all starts with his lead hand.
“It all depends on the leading hand and whether he can get his opponent into the action,” Bradley said. “He wants you to reach so he can teach.”
Still, Bradley sees Inoue as a more adaptable player and therefore can’t fully engage in an upset conversation.
“You can never predict. You look at Inoue’s fights and you see this guy doesn’t fight the same,” Bradley said. “He always adapts his game to the style he is dealing with.”
Bradley also questioned whether years of activity could compensate Inoue after his recent struggles.
“He was hit too tough,” Bradley said. “I wonder if he’s getting tired of fighting?”
Even with these concerns, Bradley expects both men to be in top shape should the fight happen.
“It’s going to be a hell of a fight, man,” Bradley said. “These guys are going to beat the living [expletive] from each other.”
Robert Segal is a boxing reporter at Boxing News 24 with over a decade of experience covering fight news, previews and analysis. Known for his first-hand reporting and in-ring perspective, he delivers authoritative coverage of champions, challengers and emerging talent from around the world.
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Doubts are growing about Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao
Published
3 hours agoon
April 26, 2026
Floyd Mayweather still has not confirmed his rematch with Manny Pacquiao, and his silence now raises grave doubts whether this fight will take place at all.
While Pacquiao and his team continue to push the idea that a second fight has been agreed, Mayweather has said nothing beyond suggesting that any return would be an exhibition and that his undefeated record is not in jeopardy.
This gap between the two sides has only widened, resulting in one version being shared publicly while the other remains absent.
Pacquiao insists the deal is done
Pacquiao has repeatedly said the contract is for a fully sanctioned professional fight, not an exhibition.
“The contract we signed is a real fight,” Pacquiao said. “It’s either a real fight or nothing.”
His team went further, maintaining that contracts had been signed and financial commitments made, and Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur provided those details in multiple interviews, including with World Boxing News.
At this stage, the message was clear – the fight had begun and it would be fought on fully professional terms.
Mayweather’s silence tells a different story
Mayweather’s position does not match this certainty.
The former five-weight world champion has not yet officially confirmed the rematch and only referred to the exhibition conditions when discussing a possible return to the professional ranks.
There has been no announcement from Mayweather Promotions, no official launch of the event, and no confirmation from any broadcaster despite reports linking Netflix to the project.
Even that element has gone silent, with no evident promotion or support to suggest that a major fight announcement is imminent.
Mathur, who spoke out during the initial rollout, has also withdrawn from public comments in recent weeks.
The famed Mayweather pattern
The situation mirrors previous instances where reports of fighting have gained popularity without ever being confirmed.
Earlier this year, a proposed exhibition featuring Mike Tyson followed a similar path, with a reported date circulating ahead of his departure, with neither man formally mentioning its status.
Mayweather has long maintained a consistent stance in situations like this.
“Nothing is confirmed unless you hear it here first,” he said throughout his career, a standard he maintained until the exhibition era.
Until confirmation comes directly from Mayweather, speculation alone will not be enough to make the fight real.
Unresolved, not imminent
Pacquiao’s position remains unchanged, and there is an expectation in his camp that the rematch will be conducted as a truly professional fight.
But without Mayweather publicly responding to these conditions, the situation remains unresolved – and increasingly questionable.
At this point the direction becomes clear.
Throughout the discussion surrounding the second meeting, only one side is actively driving the narrative, while the other has yet to take any action.
Until Floyd Mayweather says it himself, there is no fight – just one-sided noise.
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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Read the full biography.
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