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Where is the Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero fight tonight? Venue, date, start time, TV channel and live stream
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Tonight, Friday May 2, in New York will prove to be a historic night for boxing. Not just does the night see the long awaited return of superstar Ryan Garcia, or an incredible bill of the US's best fighters, but it will also all be played out on one of the world's most iconic landmarks.
Times Square will host its very first boxing contest, with a ring being built directly in the centre.
The stunning venue will host Garcia's bout with long term rival Rolly Romero, while Devin Haney battles Jose Ramirez, and Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barboza Jr compete for the WBO title world super lightweight crown.
The whole event is live and exclusive on DAZN worldwide and DAZN News has everything you need to know about the venue and fight night
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Who is fighting in Times Square, New York?
The Ring's Fatal Fury: Times Square fight card is packed with superb US talent, headlined by Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero.
It marks the former's first bout since his no-contest performance last April against Devin Haney, which resulted in a year ban for Garcia for a failed drugs test.
It will be Romero's first fight since a September points win over Manuel Jaimes.
Garcia's huge rival Devin Haney is also on the card, as he fights Jose Ramirez in a welterweight contest.
The WBO super lightweight world title is on the line between Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barboza Jr
Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero fight card
- Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero ; Welterweight
- Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez ; Welterweight
- Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr ; Super lightweight, for the WBO title
When is the fight in Times Square?
Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero will take place on Friday, May 2 at The Ring's Fatal Fury: Times Square , with the whole card set to be shown live only on DAZN PPV .
Fight night times are yet to be confirmed.
- Date: Friday, May 2
- Time: 10pm BST / 5pm ET / 2pm PT
- Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero main event ringwalks (approx): 2am BST (Saturday) / 9pm ET / 6pm PT
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How to watch the Times Square fight night?
Garcia vs Romero and the whole card, live from New York's Times Square, will be exclusively on DAZN PPV.
Fight fans can purchase the fight individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle for $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe which includes both the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull (May 3) fight cards.
Where is Times Square?
Times Square is located in the Midtown Manhattan area of New York City, and forms the intersection of three major roads within the borough, attracting vast footfall and traffic.
Forming a junction between 42nd Street, Broadway and 7th Avenue, it is synonymous with New York as a whole, famed for its digital billboards and tourist attractions.
One of the central hubs of the Broadway theatre district, it is also home to several iconic buildings, including One Times Square, formerly the headquarters of The New York Times.
Will there be fans at Times Square?
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has said that the event is about history rather than profit.
He wants to be the first to stage an event in Times Square. That would seem to be apparent by the lack of direct access for fans.
It is understood that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free to those who can squeeze into Times Square on fight night.
Have any other boxing events been held at Times Square?
No - Fatal Fury Times Square will represent a groundbreaking event for the sport of boxing, as it finds another new way to deliver for the biggest fight fans around the globe.
As a domestic showcase featuring some of America's most popular talents right now, the card will make history for sport as it opens up new avenues and possibilities.
Regardless of the outcome when the final bell sounds, one thing is for sure - it promises to be another blockbuster night of entertainment from the Big Apple.
Watch two incredible fight nights this week only on DAZN
Fight fans are in for a treat this week, with two amazing fight exclusively DAZN PPV.
- May 2: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
- May 3: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Fight fans can purchase either these fight nights individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; $24.99 ROW per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fight cards can be purchased for $90 US; £34.99 UK and €34.99 Europe.
