NEW YORK - Given that their 2024 situation revolves around what’s going on in 2024, a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is one of the most anticipated fights of 2025. Garcia dropped Haney three times, but his decision victory was overturned into a no-match after he failed to perform a drug test. Their fierce competition is expected to gradually fall into a huge rematch, and in order to increase expectations, they were defeated separately in the unique environment of Times Square. The plan developed by Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh ended up being a disaster as the young stars turned a pair of bad performances that made Rolando "Rolly" Rolly" Romero and Haney win over Garcia and win in a Snoozer vs. Jose Ramirez.

The only person interested in Garcia-Haney's rematch after what happened on Friday was Romero.

"I didn't even think about the next step, I think Devin and Ryan deserve their rematch and do big things," Romero said after unanimously deciding to win.

Big man? Not after what happened in New York City. Haney-Ramirez is the leader in the worst battle of the year, throwing 503 times together, the third worst 12-round fight in Compubox history. But an hour later, Garcia and Romero beat 490 punches. After Romero's frustrated victory, a stage between Haney and Garcia stared at the balloon and the air was emitting.

What is now?

Alalshikh can still play a rematch later this year, but given how bad their respective fights are, it would be better for Garcia and Haney to go in the opposite direction until they retract their lost Mojo. It can be said that this rematch should take place on Friday without any fighters making adjustments to the fight. But it's time to keep moving forward with the work done.

For Garcia, his performance will be questioned compared to last year's battle with Hanney. Are performance-enhancing drugs really helpful? Considering that his view of Romero is not lind or detached, a case can be made for this. He will have to redeem himself in the next battle, which may also be in his best interest to restore him to 140 pounds. The person he is going to fight next is anyone's guess. However, he needs an opponent, like Subriel Matias or Liam Paro who hit Singh, who are willing to participate and give him the opportunity to land his trademark left Hook. Garcia is in a tough position and needs to work hard to flush the horrible taste of this battle.

Haney is still unbeaten, but sees his performance drop against Ramirez. However, he remains a world-class boxer, dating back to 140 pounds. The battle with Teofimo Lopez - who easily defeated Arnold Barboza Jr. earlier in the evening - could be fun. Or, he could line up to participate in the battle opposite Romero. Although he is not exciting, Haney is still a talented fighter worth fighting.

Meanwhile, Lopez's departure from New York was the biggest winner. His fight isn't anything exciting, but it's far from his fault, as he excels in dissecting Barboza. He has a lot of options, which should not be confronted by IBF and WBA middleweight champion Jaron "boots" Ennis, who called on them to go out after his decision won. Instead, he should defend his WBO 140 pound title. If Haney doesn't fight Romero, then honor should go to Lopez. No matter who he chooses, Lopez is now away from Garcia and Hanney. All he needs now is a suitable dance companion to recover the pounding ladder.

To be sure: Friday night caused more problems than solutions. Haney and Garcia need to separate and gain some momentum before facing each other.