The boxing world is in shock after the explosive rematch between Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero, which took place last night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” event. Ryan Garcia (25-2, 21 kos), nicknamed “King Ry”, fulfilled his promise to take revenge on demolishing Rolly Romero (17-3, 14 kos) with a series of implacable blows and a sudden knockout in the fourth assault, leaving Romero unconscious and without the possibility of dodging. The victory not only marked a triumphal return for Garcia after his defeat in March, but also sent a chilling message to Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who observed from the ringside and now seems to tremble before the perspective of facing the reborn “king.” With the hashtag #GARCIAROMEROREMATCH accumulating more than 18 million views in X, the impact of this fight will resonate for a long time.

The rivalry between Garcia and Romero reached his peak after his first meeting on March 11, when Romero knocked on Garcia in the eighth assault, leaving the unconscious “King” for more than three minutes. That defeat marked a low point in Garcia’s career, who had faced a tumultuous 2024 after a suspension for a failed drug test against Devin Haney. However, Garcia, 26, promised to return stronger, and his intensive training with Coach Derrick James showed clear results. Meanwhile, Romero, 29, confident after his victory, was arrogant in the previous one, stating that “he would end Garcia’s career” in this revenge.

The fight, sanctioned by the WBA for the “regular” title of Welter, was an opportunity to redeem and to rose to consolidate its status as an elite contender. However, the fight also had a key observer: Gervonta Davis, who had knocked out Garcia in 2023 and now, according to rumors, he looks for a rematch with the young star after his recent defeat against Naoya Inoue.

From the first bell, Garcia showed a renewed approach. Using its speed and scope (70.1 inches), it kept Romero at a distance, punishing it with a series of consecutive soaps that left the Las Vegas fighter visibly frustrated. According to unofficial unofficial statistics, Garcia connected 45 of 72 jabs in the first three assaults, an impressive 62%, while Romero barely succeeded 15 of 50 power strokes (30%). “I was in total control,” said Garcia Post-Perea. “I knew exactly how to break it.”

The decisive moment came in the fourth assault. With cornered rosemary against the strings, Garcia threw a double jab to open his opponent’s guard, followed by a devastating left hook that connected directly to Romero’s jaw. The impact was instantaneous: Romero fell to the ground, unable to dodge, and was unconscious before touching the canvas. Referee Harvey Dock stopped the fight at 2:17 of the assault, while the doctors quickly went to attend Romero, who remained motionless for almost a minute before being resuscitated.

While celebrating at the ring, Garcia directed his attention to Gervonta Davis, who was sitting in the front row. “Tank, I saw you there trembling. This is what awaits you if you have the courage to face me again, ”Garcia shouted, pointing to Davis with a challenging gesture. The Chamber captured Davis, 30, with a tense expression, clearly affected by the exhibition of power of Garcia. Davis’s defeat against Inoue on March 13, combined with his legal problems for accusations of bribery, has put it in a vulnerable position, and Garcia’s resurgence seems to have turned on his desire for revenge – but also his fear.

Garcia’s victory has generated mixed reactions. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who had backed Romero before the fight, admitted in *FightHype *: “Ryan showed something different this time. It was disciplined. Rolly had no answer. ” Devin Haney, who will face Jose Ramirez at the same event, added in *Dazn *: “Garcia is back, and that is good for boxing. But Davis is not going to be still – this is going to get interesting. “

In X, fans are divided. @Boxingfan2025 wrote: “Garcia is the true king! Romero had no chance! ” while @Rollynation regretted: “This was a shame – the referee should have stopped the fight before.” Others pointed out Davis’s expression, with @Fighttalk2025 tweeting: “Davis seemed scared – Garcia has it in the sight.”

For Garcia, this victory repositions it as a serious contender at the Welter weight, with an updated 25-2 record and 84% knockout ratio. His next fight could be against Davis, especially if the latter exceeds his legal problems and accepts the implicit challenge. For Romero, defeat is a hard blow, falling to 17-3 and facing questions about his ability to compete with the elite after consecutive losses.

The Establishment narrative, which often favors fighters as Davis for its commercial attraction, is being questioned by the resurgence of Garcia. However, the WBA has been criticized for sanctioning this “regular” title when none of the fighters is among the 15 best in the division, which suggests commercial interests on sports merits. Meanwhile, the condition of Romero after the knockout has raised concerns about the safety in the ring, with some fans asking more strict reviews by the Nysac.

The road to a Garcia-Davis fight seems inevitable, with promoters already discussing a possible confrontation by the end of 2025 in Las Vegas or Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Romero will need time to recover physically and mentally, and his next step remains uncertain. What is certain is that Garcia’s revenge has shaken the world of boxing, and his message to Davis has put the maximum alert division.