Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20KO) returns to the ring this weekend to take on Rolando Romero (16-2, 13KO) in the first-ever Ring Magazine event hosted in the United States.
This landmark card will unfold in the heart of Times Square, New York, marking Garcia’s comeback following a twelve-month suspension.
The 26-year-old was handed the ban after testing positive twice for Ostarine in both pre- and post-fight drug tests surrounding his 2024 clash with Devin Haney.
Now, ‘King Ry’ looks to make a statement on Friday night as he targets a dominant performance—and a potential blockbuster bout against a top UK welterweight.
Ryan Garcia has expressed interest in facing British welterweight Conor Benn, in what would be a blockbuster clash if the matchup can be made.
“That’s a huge fight,” said the California native. “I’m down for him to come over here and we could throw down. He had a great performance (against Chris Eubank Jr) event though he lost, and I see a lot of holes in his game that Chris didn’t take advantage of.”
Garcia was full of praise for the British classic produced by both Benn and rival Eubank Jr as he prepares for his New York return. “They’re both warriors and they gave hell of a show, that was one of the best fights of all time to be honest that was crazy.”
Benn revealed in a social media post that he’ll be traveling to New York this weekend on a scouting mission from ringside, eyeing a potential future stadium showdown with Garcia.
“I’ll be at ringside to watch you get the job done Saturday, then god willing we get it on and pack a stadium out,” said Benn on X.
