Ryan Garcia made his much-anticipated return to the boxing ring in New York’s Times Square, but it was not the comeback he had hoped for.

Rolando “Rolly” Romero delivered a powerful performance Friday night, May 2, knocking Garcia down in the second round and securing a victory by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 115-112, 115-112, and 118-110 in favor of Romero.

Garcia, who had been out of the ring for a year due to a suspension following a failed drug test, faced a tough challenge in his return. The loss has cast doubt on a planned rematch with Devin Haney.

Ryan Garcia record

Garcia, 26, fell to 24-1.

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Rolly Romero record

Romero, 29, improved to 17-3.

Ryan Garcia pulls up to Times Square in a Batmobile

Ryan Garcia pulled up to Times Square in a Batmobile

Rolly Romero knocks down Ryan Garcia in second round