On a night that saw ring girls replaced by impersonators of celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Hulk Hogan and Michael Jackson, a couple people wearing Elmo costumes and a drummer playing — standard sights and sounds in Times Square on a Friday night — Romero (17-2) ended up as the star of the show.

What was supposed to be a crowning achievement for the sport turned into a massive disappointment, as one of the most anticipated rematches in recent memory is likely off the table after two of boxing's biggest stars failed to deliver.

Times Square was the setting for Garcia’s first fight since he was suspended for a year after testing positive for PEDs vs. Devin Haney.