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      Why Teofimo Lopez feels like he’s gone back in a time machine by sharing card with rivals Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ feels like he has gone back in time by sharing a fight card with all old amateur rivals.Lopez features on the remarkable three-bout bill on Friday night, staged in the centre of New York’s Times Square. Teofimo Lopez returns to face Arnold Barboza JrCredit: GettyLopez was shoved by Barboza in the build upCredit: GettyThe WBO super-lightweight world champion, 27, defends his belt against Arnold Barboza Jr.Also in action is Devin Haney, returning after a year out to face Jose Ramirez Jr, up in weight at a 144lb catchweight clash. And headlining is the return of Ryan Garcia against former sparring rival Rolando Romero.READ MORE IN boxing Tempers have threatened to boil over in the build-up to the never-before-seen card in the Big Apple. After all, they know each other all too well having come up in the amateur circuit together where they would often fight alongside each other. Lopez told SunSport: “We all know each other from like the amateurs. That’s what it feels like right now.”It feels like we’re in a national tournament. Only thing is that the stage got bigger. Most read in Boxing”The people know us a bit more and what else can I say? It’s a historic event. But other than that, it’s, no pressure, no rivalry, just entertainment.” CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGarcia is back after serving a one-year drugs ban for testing testing positive for ostarine – known to boost muscle growth – after fighting Haney.The initial victory – which included three knockdowns – was chalked off and turned into a no-contest. Why Devin Haney was ‘smiling ear to ear’ and Teofimo Lopez ‘loved’ Chris Eubank Jr’s emotional reunion with his dadBut a rematch is already planned between the two for October. Garcia said: “I think that he has a great chance to beat Ramirez. Ramirez is a little past his prime. So I expect both of us to win, for sure.”I have no idea how he’s gonna go about himself. I just know that I was in his head the first time.”It’s hard to look past getting dropped three times, I mean, you have to address that within yourself. So I don’t know how he’s gonna handle that.” Haney bluntly hit back: “Right now it’s not time for me to speak on that. Right now my main focus is Jose Ramirez and focusing on Jose.”We’ll get to that Ryan fight after this one, but right now I put all my attention, all my focus on Jose Ramirez because he’s a live dog. He’s coming to fight.”That’s my main focus right now.”Read More on The SunWatch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Garcia and Haney’s rivalry dates back to their six amateur boutsCredit: XGarcia headlines against Rolando RomeroCredit: RexHaney returns against Jose RamirezCredit: Alamy More

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      Ryan Garcia feared losing his kids at height of mental health battle but returns to boxing with chance of redemption

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      RYAN GARCIA feared losing his kids at the height of his public mental health breakdown – but returning to boxing is his chance of redemption.The American superstar has spoken honestly in the past about struggling with depression at times in his career. Ryan Garcia drinks from a beer bottle before his fight with Devin HaneyCredit: AlamyGarcia shares daughter Bela and son Henry with ex-wife Andrea CelinaCredit: INSTAGRAMGarcia with his first-born daughter RylieCredit: INSTAGRAMAfter beating Luke Campbell in 2021, Garcia took 15 months out of the ring to deal with personal problems behind the scenes. But his fight outside the ring threatened to derail his career before facing Devin Haney in New York last year. Garcia was openly drinking and admitting to smoking cannabis in the build-up to the bout, partying throughout his training camp. Mixed in with worrying social media outbursts and conspiracies, fans and even his loved ones grew concerned for Garcia. READ MORE IN boxingAmazingly, the troubled boxer made it to the ring and beat Haney in a shock upset, only for the result to be overturned after a failed drug test. Now Garcia is back after accepting a one-year suspension – but thankfully turned his life around during the 12 months out.He told SunSport: “That route I was on is not sustainable as a professional athlete. “You can’t be going about things in that manner as a professional and just changing my whole mindset, making sure that I get back to being the best fighter I can be and the best athlete I can be and that was the switch that I made.” Most read in BoxingGarcia revealed he hit his lowest point last June after trashing a Los Angeles hotel room – causing £11,000 worth of damage. He was arrested and charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism – and feared he would lose his three children in the process. Ryan Garcia says his one-year-old son is already a champion in the making… and has his famous left hookGarcia, who went to counselling, revealed: “I mean, as a father you’ve always got to be thinking about what examples you’re giving to your children.”And I think as a mature man, you have to realise your mistakes and make changes, no matter how they come about.”And I think that’s important. I love my kids and I love my family and making sure that I’m a great example for them is a huge priority for me.”So, I cannot be making those type of mistakes and I take responsibility and I’m ready to show them how great their daddy really is.”Garcia shares his eldest daughter Rylie with ex-girlfriend Catherine Gamez and has Bela with his former wife Andrea Celina.And in December 2023, he welcomed son Henry into the world with Andrea, who he remains close with as they parent together.The Garcia clan rolled into New York ahead of his return fight against Rolando Romero tonight – with boxing allowing him a second chance. Garcia with his son HenryCredit: INSTAGRAMGarcia feared losing his kids in the height of his mental health battleCredit: INSTAGRAMGarcia with his eldest RylieCredit: INSTAGRAMGarcia said: “It’s everything, that’s my career. This is my livelihood, this is how I support my family.”And obviously it’s really important for me to be the best I could possibly be if I’m not that, then it’ll be hard to do anything else.”Garcia – who claimed he was drinking on the week of his fight with Haney – has cut out and traded any damaging vices. He said: “I’m just playing chess. Playing video games, playing golf, honestly.”A clip of Garcia’s woeful driving on the golf course emerged on social media and he laughed: “Yeah, that was bad, right? “But I gotta find some type of hobby, so it is what it is, just enjoying my time with the people around me and that’s it, living the life.”Garcia, 26, dropped Haney, also 26, three times in Brooklyn last April on the way to a surprise points win off the back of his turbulent prepration. Garcia says he was partying in the days before fighting HaneyCredit: FightHype Haney was dropped three times but Garcia’s win was overturned amid the failed testCredit: GettyBut the result was chalked off after Garcia tested positive for ostarine – known to boost muscle growth. He had returned clean tests with VADA in the build-up to the bout and his team blamed contaminated supplements for the positive result.But the positive tests were taken on the day of and 24 hours before the bout at the Barclays Center.Garcia, who was also fined nearly £1million, said: “At the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat.”I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day.”People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent, the large majority do believe that, so who cares?”Garcia is back in boxing after serving a drugs ban and turning around his mental healthCredit: GettyGarcia says he is better ‘mentally and physically’Credit: RexGarcia returns to top a stunning three-fight card in Times Square against former sparring rival Romero, 29. Haney features in his comeback bout against Jose Ramirez, 32, as a rematch with Garcia is targeted for October. Garcia said: “I think that he has a great chance to beat Ramirez. Ramirez is a little past his prime. So I expect both of us to win, for sure.” Despite his failed drug test and subsequent no-contest the beatdown of Haney has left question marks of the former champion’s confidence. And Garcia goaded: “I have no idea how he’s gonna go about himself. I just know that I was in his head the first time.”It’s hard to look past getting dropped three times, I mean, you have to address that within yourself. So I don’t know how he’s gonna handle that.” Garcia steps up to the 147lb welterweight division to face Romero and said: “I’m just ready to go.”I may have been acting crazy last time around but I was still feeling pretty good physically, but for me this time around I feel good both, mentally and physically.Read More on The Sun”So, you know, I’ve done this before. I’ve fought many fights in my life and I’m ready, I’m in shape, ready to go 12 rounds and ready to do my job.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Garcia returns against Rolando RomeroCredit: RexHaney faces Jose RamirezCredit: Alamy More

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      Conor Benn reveals boxing superstar he wants next if Chris Eubank Jr rematch can’t be made and issues chilling warning

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      CONOR BENN has revealed the opponent he’s eyeing if a rematch with Chris Eubank Jr fails to come to fruition.The bitter rivals went to war for 12 incredible rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month in one of the best domestic dust-ups in recent memory.Conor Benn lost a closely contested 12-round war with Chris Eubank Jr last monthCredit: GETTYBenn is hoping to have an immediate rematch with his rival but is open to having another fightCredit: GETTYHe’s set his sights on former interim WBC lightweight champion Ryan GarciaCredit: REXBenn, 28, suffered an agonising unanimous decision defeat in the closely-contested Spurs slugfest, which the judges all scoring 116-112 in Eubank Jr’s favour.A rematch clause was placed in the lucrative contract both men inked but Part II is by no means guaranteed as Eubank Jr had to boil himself to the brink of severe illness to make the contracted 160lbs weight – which he MISSED.His dad Chris Snr revealed he was “touch and go” after being taken to hospital with extreme dehydration, although Jr has now said he is in “great shape” and dismissed Benn’s claim he suffered a broken jaw.Benn isn’t putting all his eggs into the rematch basket, revealing he’ll target a showdown with boxing superstar Ryan Garcia if he can’t get his shot at revenge.READ MORE BOXING NEWS’The Destroyer’ roared: “If it’s not Eubank next, it’s Garcia next. I’ll drop back down to 147lbs and go straight back in.”At 147lbs, that’s where I’m the most dangerous. That’s where you see the clinical knockouts.”The 154s, the 160s, seem to absorb the shots better. “No doubt I had I had Eubank hurt at 160lbs four or five times in the fight.Most read in Boxing”I just couldn’t get the finish, I just couldn’t pull the trigger. At 147lbs, it’s a different ball game.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSEubank Jr – the son of British boxing icon Chris Eubank Sr – has become the darling of the nation following the biggest victory of his career.But Benn – the son of Senior’s former rival Nigel Benn – couldn’t care less about the adoration his foe is receiving, saying: “He’s good at getting the sympathy vote, let him get it. Let him get it.”How Eubank Sr’s stunning return helped secure son’s victory | Split Decision | Knockout AnalysisShould an incredible fourth chapter of the Benn-Eubank family rivalry come to fruition, Conor is adamant he won’t leave the fight in the hands of the judges.He said: “All I know is he got rocked four or five times by a welterweight.”More fool me, I should’ve pulled the trigger and got the stoppage. I won’t let that happen next time.”I’ll pull the trigger and I’ll make sure when I shoot, I won’t miss.”Benn is itching to get back in the ring less than a week after the incredible 12-round war, insisting: “I’m ready, I’m healed and I’m recovered.”I feel rejuvenated, I feel the energy and I feel alive. I’m ready to just go again.”Former interim WBC lightweight champion Garcia returns to action earlier tomorrow morning against Rolly Romero in New York.Conor Benn is champing at the bit to get back in the ringCredit: GETTYRyan Garcia returns to the ring early tomorrow morning to face Rolando RomeroCredit: RexAnd the pair’s clash will take place in the heart of Times Square, which has had a full boxing ring erected in it.The fight will be Garcia’s first since his majority decision victory over Devin Haney last April was overturned to a No-Contest after it emerged he failed a pre-fight drug test. But ‘King’ insists he didn’t intentionally take the banned substance found in his system, telling SunSport in an exclusive interview: “What did he get out of that?”People still think he cheated, so at the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat. “I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it. Read More on The Sun”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day. “People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent. The large majority do believe that, so who cares?” More

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      Canelo Alvarez says Terence Crawford super-fight can be even BIGGER than Floyd Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin bouts

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      CANELO ALVAREZ says his scheduled super-fight with Terence Crawford can be the biggest of his iconic career.The Mexican superstar has one of the best CVs in the sport and one that can rival even the most legendary of fighters. Floyd Mayweather beat Canelo Alvarez in 2013Credit: AP:Associated PressGennady Golovkin and Canelo had a trilogy, which ended in 2022, aboveCredit: APTerence Crawford is expected to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: GettyIt includes two wins and a draw with Gennady Golovkin and a valuable lesson learned in his loss to Floyd Mayweather. But Canelo – who returns over the weekend against William Scull – already has a blockbuster against Crawford lined up for September.And he told SunSport: “I have a lot of big fights. A lot of big fights, a lot of good fights in my career.”I’m focused on this fight, and we’ll see, we’ll see if if that fight happens. We’ll see, maybe it’s gonna be the biggest? We don’t know.”READ MORE IN BOXINGCanelo and Golovkin sold nearly two millions pay-per-views over their three-fight series – generating £230MILLION from box office receipts alone. Amazingly, his points defeat to Mayweather in 2013 sold a stunning 2.2m PPVs, making just shy of £110m.But in a changing of the times, he is expected to face unbeaten pound-for-pound star Crawford on Netflix. The streaming service made its debut in live boxing in November when Jake Paul, 28, defeated Mike Tyson, 58, with over 100m viewers watching. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSuch was the commercial success of the event, it encouraged Paul’s camp to enter talks with Canelo’s team in January. A shock deal to fight on May 3 was close to being confirmed – until Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh intervened in February.Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut Canelo would walk away from a deal to face Paul and instead signed a four-bout deal with Alalshikh – starting against Scull in Riyadh. He also has the chance to win back the IBF belt he had to vacate last year – setting up a 168lb undisputed title fight with Crawford, 37. Canelo, 34, said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Paul instead returns on June 28 against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – the man beaten by Canelo in 2017. The YouTuber-turned-boxer refuses to give up on fighting Canelo.But Canelo shrugged: “Calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. “It’s for me more like event more than a fight, you know, and this is not the moment.”Canelo also prepares for his first fight outside of North America – and has the UK on his bucket list too. He said: “I’m focused 100 per cent on this fight but it’s something I always dreaming in my life. Read More on The Sun”I don’t know who or what fighter I’m gonna face, but I always dreaming in my career fighting in UK.”For sure for me would be crazy to go there and fight in front of everybody there. I actually like it a lot.”Canelo returns against William ScullCredit: Getty More

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      Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard as Japanese superstar headlines Vegas show

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      NAOYA INOUE will defend his title outside his native Japan for the first time since 2021 as he takes on challenger Ramon Cardenas THIS SUNDAY. Inoue, widely regarded as one of the most skilled boxers of his generation, is undefeated and has titles in four different weight classes.Japan’s Naoya Inoue is one of the modern stars of boxingCredit: AFPThe 32-year-old star – nicknamed ‘The Monster’ – has made three successful defences of his undisputed super bantamweight title, and will make a fourth as he aims to extend his 10-fight knockout streak.Inoue’s challenger, Ramon Cardenas, will be heavily undervalued going into the dust-up. There is the belief that this is just a holding fight for the Texan ahead of one scheduled with Murodjon Akhmadaliev in the next four months.This fight will be of a potential host of fights set to make headlines on Cinco de Mayo weekend. READ MORE IN BOXINGFrom Friday with Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in Times Square to Saturday with Canelo Alvarez in Riyadh in another undisputed bout, boxing fans will be entertained all weekend long.SunSport brings you all the information worth knowing for the much-anticipated fight.When is Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas ?Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas will take place on Saturday, May 4 – concluding an expected world-class spectacle of boxing.The fight is the main event of a card that also features seven more fights. Ring-walk times are set to commence at 10.45pm EST (3.45am BST), which means the time of the fight is expected for 11pm EST (4am BST). TV coverage of the card is set to start at 8pm local time (1am BST)T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the allocated arena with attendance capable of rising up to 20,000. What TV channel is Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas on and can it be live streamed?Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas will be available to watch on ESPN and ESPN+. Most read in BoxingThere are two options for a ESPN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible. An annual pass can be purchased for $119.99. A monthly flexible pass is priced at $11.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on ESPN.The fight will not be aired on UK television.What is the Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas undercard?The undercard is sprinkled in incentive with Rafael Espinoza vs Edward Vazquez fighting for the WBO featherweight title. Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas (undisputed super bantamweight titles)Rafael Espinoza vs Edward Vazquez (WBO featherweight title)Rohan Polanco vs Fabian Maidana (welterweight)Emiliano Vargas vs Juan Leon (super lightweight)Art Barrera Jr vs Juan Carlos Guerra (super welterweight)Mikito Nakano vs Pedro Marquez (featherweight)Ra’eese Aleem vs Rudy Garcia (featherweight)Patrick O’Connor vs Marcus Smith (cruiserweight)What has been said?Though backed as the heavy favourite, Inoue has talked-up his opponent in the build-up. Another knockout is expected on May 4, but while confident, Inoue isn’t taking his opponent lightly.”Cardenas is a beautiful fighter,” Inoue told media after touching down in the U.S. “He’s an all-around good fighter, but for me, it’s easy. No matter how he comes out, I think I have the advantage.”On the huge bout, Cardenas added: “This means the world to me. I’ve always aspired to fight for a world title, but to get a chance to fight for all the belts is a dream come true.Read More on The Sun“I always knew our paths would cross. I never had any doubts. When the fight was offered, I instantly accepted. “I wouldn’t say it’s a lottery ticket, but you can’t turn it down if you get a chance at the undisputed title. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.” More

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      Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba: Start time, TV channel, undercard, stream as infamous replacement returns back to ring

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      MARTIN BAKOLE’s heroics back in February didn’t go without appreciation as he enters back into the ring THIS WEEKEND. The Congolese heavyweight, who currently resides in Scotland, was the last-minute replacement for an ill Daniel Dubois – who was scheduled to fight Joseph Parker.Martin Bakole displayed a commendable effort against Joseph Parker given the limited time in preparation.Efe Ajagba boasts a 21-1-0 recordBakole’s commendable effort wasn’t lost on the public, and crucially the sport’s chiefs, despite being stopped in the second-round comprehensively. The 33-year-old orthodox has been rewarded with another shot in Riyadh. Though, his upcoming dust-up with Efe Ajagba – scheduled as an IBF final eliminator before his defeat to Parker – won’t have the title incentive with it, it’s a match-up that promises to entertain given both fighter’s ambition. Both Bakole and Ajagba manifest title aspirations, or at the very least, to be in the position to challenge for the sport’s biggest honours and have made that clear in the build-up. READ MORE IN BOXING SunSport provides information on everything worth knowing ahead of the big night.When is Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba?Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba takes place on Saturday, May 3.The fight is part of the Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull undercard. Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.The card dubbed the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves will be hosted at ANB Arena. What TV channel is Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba on and can it be live streamed?Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba will be available to watch on DAZN PPV.There are three options for a DAZN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible, and a monthly option. Most read in BoxingAn annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZNA DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: $224.99 / £119.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per monthDAZN are also offering a special ‘Knockout Weekend Bundle’ option for the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull fights.The cost to have both PPV events is $90 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.The fights will be aired on DAZN TV channels or can be live streamed through its website to paying customers.What is the rest of the Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba card?Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull; Super middleweightBruno Surace vs Jaime Munguia; Super middleweightMartin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba; HeavyweightBadou Jack vs Ryan Rozicki; Cruiserweight, for the WBC titleMarco Verde vs Michel Polina; MiddleweightBrayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero; MiddleweightWhat has been said?As mentioned, both fighters wholeheartedly believe in their chance to reach the sport’s summit and have made that known this week. Ajagba said: “I’m not overstepping. I’m just focused on Martin Bakole first,” Ajagba told Sky Sports.”After that, when I get the victory, that’s when I’m going to step up to fight who I want to fight next. Whether it’s Usyk or Dubois.”I have the abilities, I have the skills, I have the power, everything to become a heavyweight champion.”Ben Shalom, Bakole’s promoter, told Boxing News: “[Bakole] got offered a huge money fight against Joseph Parker, and we knew the ramifications of taking that fight.Read More on The Sun“We still made sure that the Ajagba fight was on the same date, and that’s all we could do.“Ultimately, he’ll need a couple of wins before he gets himself back into that position with the IBF, but [I believe] he’ll be fighting for a world title very soon. More

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      Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard for massive triple header in New York TONIGHT

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      TIMES SQUARE provides the unique setting for a STACKED boxing card featuring top-caliber fighters with a lot on the line TONIGHT.On a night set to entertain from start to end, Ryan Garcia’s dust-up with Rolando Romero stands out as the headline-maker encounter.Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero are set to headline a first boxing event in Times SquareCredit: GettyGarcia still carries the weight of being dubbed one of the ‘Four Princes’Romero hasn’t fought since September last yearCredit: GettyThe fight has grown in hype mainly due to Garcia’s anticipated return to boxing following a one-year suspension for failed drug tests around his April 2024 fight with Devin Haney.The match specifically brought out the 26-year-old American’s best stuff as he took the victory by majority decision – but was eventually overturned to a no contest after the revelation of the failed tests.As for Romero, he possesses the brutal power and honest game that has troubled Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.Though, the 5ft 8in orthodox has the defensive holes that has seen him come up short in those contests.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe major event has taken on a unique setting and SunSport brings you all the information you need to know ahead of the big night.When is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will take place on Friday, May 2 – a day before Canelo Alvarez’s clash with William Scull.The fight is the main event of a card that also features Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.TV coverage of the card is set to start at 11pm BST / 6pm ET / 3pm PT.Times Square, Manhattan, is the allocated arena with actual attendance speculative given the first-time nature of the event.The fight night – dubbed Fatal Fury Times Square – will represent a groundbreaking event as it will be first event staged at the famous landmark.The understanding is that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free. What TV channel is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero on and can it be live streamed?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will be available to watch on DAZN PPV. There are three options for a DAZN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible, and a monthly option. Most read in BoxingAn annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZNA DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: $224.99 / £119.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per monthDAZN are also offering a special ‘Knockout Weekend Bundle’ option for the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull fights.The cost to have both PPV events is $90 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.The fights will be aired on DAZN TV channels or can be live streamed through its website to paying customers.What is the Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero undercard?The undercard is equally star-studded with Garcia’s fierce rival Haney featuring, aswell as late addition Teofimo Lopez. What has been said?Following a tumultuous year for Garcia, he has endured a reevaluation on his life in and out of the ring. In an interview with SunSport on his drugs test, he told us: “What we did find out is that it was at the lowest amount you could possibly find trace amount.”So again, it’s proven that there was such low dosage in my system that has no effect on my body, so that’s just the truth. It is what it is.”He added: “I learned my lesson with the Tank fight on not taking a tune-up. You gotta be active.Read More on The Sun”I don’t think taking a year off and going straight into the Haney fight makes sense for either one of us. A year off is a long time.”You need to get your timing back, everything back, real fights are much different than sparring, so it’s good that we both took a fight, I think.” More

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      Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard as pair feature on New York tripleheader

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      TIMES SQUARE hosts a MASSIVE night of boxing as Devin Haney makes a anticipated return to the ring.American superstar Haney, 26, will make his first appearance on the competitive canvas following his overturned loss to fierce foe Ryan Garcia due to a drug-related ban for the latter. Devin Haney is facing Jose Carlos Ramirez on a massive card in Times Square, New YorkHaney will dust-up against Jose Carlos Ramirez on a card organised by Turki Alalshikh’s The Ring Magazine and lauded for it’s uniqueness as New York’s Times Square stages its first boxing event. For Haney the spotlight will firmly be on him come fight night as the defensive frailties he showed in his Garcia match-up – which saw him dropped  three times – will be question to be seen addressed. Ramirez, who opened his career on a 26-0 run, may not poses the skill to outbox Haney but he certainly has the power. Ultimately, there is a belief that it’s a holding match for Haney ahead of a heavily scheduled rematch with Garcia. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe’ll have to show that his worthy of another shot. SunSport provides with all information you need to know. When is Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez?Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez will take place on Friday, May 2 – a day before Canelo Alvarez’s clash with William Scull.Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.Times Square, Manhattan as the allocated arena with actual attendance speculative given the first-time nature of the event.The fight night dubbed Fatal Fury Times Square will represent a groundbreaking event as it will be first event staged at Times Square. The understanding is that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free. Devin Haney seems poised to meet Ryan Garcia again but will need to get past Jose Carlos Ramirez firstCredit: GettyWhat TV channel is Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez on and can it be live streamed?Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez will be available to watch on DAZN PPV.Most read in BoxingThere are three options for a DAZN subscription, Annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – and a monthly option. An annual pass can be purchased for £119.99/$224.99. That’s just £2.30/$4.32 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99/$29.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time. A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZN. A DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: £119.99/$224.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99/$19.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99/$29.99 per monthWhat is the Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez undercard?Two of the fellow dubbed “Four Princes” with the aforementioned Garcia and Teofimo Lopez also in action. More