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The boxing schedule for the 2025 Cinco de Mayo weekend is filled with exciting matches, featuring major events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s planned for an action-packed boxing weekend.
Friday, May 2: Garcia Vs. Romero Fight Card
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero – Welterweight
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez – Welterweight
Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. – For Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title
Saturday, May 3: Alvarez Vs. Scull Fight Card
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Super middleweight, for the undisputed title
Bruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia: Super middleweight
Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba: Heavyweight
Badou Jack vs. Ryan Rozicki: Cruiserweight, for the WBC title
Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina: Middleweight
Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero: Middleweight
Sunday, May 4: Inoue Vs. Cardenas Fight Card
Naoya Inoue Vs. Ramon Cardenas for Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight championship
Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez for Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title
Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana at welterweight
Emiliano Vargas vs. TBA at junior welterweight
Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez at featherweight
Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr at junior middleweight
Raeese Aleem vs. TBA at featherweight
Ryan Garcia Vs. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero
The May 2 event will be Ryan Garcia’s first fight since his controversial majority decision win over Devin Haney in April 2024. Following that match, the New York State Athletic Commission declared it a no contest due to Garcia’s failed drug test, resulting in a one-year suspension and a fine. Despite his previous win, Garcia could not claim Haney’s WBC title due to weighing over the championship limit.
On the other side, Rolando Romero (16-2, with 13 knockouts) has had mixed results recently, alternating wins and losses over his last five bouts. After a notable TKO victory over Ismael Barroso in May 2023, he lost his title to Isaac Cruz before regaining some momentum with a unanimous decision win against Manuel Jaimes in September 2024.
Canelo Alvarez Vs. William Scull
Canelo Alvarez is set to face William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight title on May 3. This fight comes after Alvarez was stripped of the IBF title for not defending against Scull earlier. Scull, currently undefeated at 23-0, captured the vacant IBF title last October. Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) is aiming to reclaim his status after his recent victory against Edgar Berlanga.
Naoya Inoue Vs. Ramon Cardenas
Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) on May 4. Inoue, who is unbeaten in title fights, has an impressive record including multiple championships across different weight categories. Cardenas, ranked 9th in junior featherweight, is on a 14-fight winning streak but faces a significant challenge against the experienced Inoue.
Fight Card Viewing Information
For those interested in watching these exciting events:
Ryan Garcia Vs. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero: May 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. ET, available on DAZN PPV.
Canelo Alvarez Vs. William Scull: May 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET, available on DAZN PPV.
Naoya Inoue Vs. Ramon Cardenas: May 4, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. ET, available on ESPN+.
Stay tuned for more information on the 2025 Cinco de Mayo boxing lineup as the weekend approaches.
