Boxing history is about to go down on Friday, May 2, folks! Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero are ditching the traditional venues like Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center and taking their fight to the streets. Ring Magazine is stepping up to host ‘Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ right in the heart of Times Square. Picture this: a boxing ring smack dab in the middle of Manhattan. The event will be exclusively streamed on DAZN starting at 5:00 p.m. ET. And hey, if you wanna catch all the action, you’ll need a DAZN account and be ready to shell out $59.99 for the U.S. PPV price. Get those wallets ready, fight fans!
Sure, it’s a historic moment, but let’s be real – hosting an outdoor event means you gotta be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way. The organizers might be scrambling to figure out a Plan B in case the weather decides to act up. But hey, we’ll keep you posted on the latest weather updates for the Times Square showdown with Ryan Garcia. Stay tuned, folks!
So, here’s the deal with the weather forecast for Ryan Garcia’s big fight in Times Square. As of now, the boxing ring does have a roof, so if it’s just a little rain with no crazy winds, they should be good to go. But if a full-on thunderstorm hits later in the night, they haven’t spilled the beans on what the backup plan is. Will they move things indoors or tough it out? Your guess is as good as mine.
According to AccuWeather, the forecast for Manhattan on fight day isn’t looking too hot. We’re talking about a “t-storm late this afternoon with a thunderstorm in spots at night.” Here’s the hour-by-hour breakdown of what to expect:
– 4 p.m. — 82 degrees, some clouds, and a 14% chance of rain.
– 5 p.m. — 81 degrees, partly sunny, with a 43% chance of rain.
– 6 p.m. — 80 degrees, more clouds roll in, and a 47% chance of rain.
– 7 p.m. — 76 degrees, mostly cloudy with thunderstorms brewing, and a 51% chance of rain.
– 8 p.m. — 76 degrees, cloudy skies, and a 36% chance of rain.
– 9 p.m. — 75 degrees, still cloudy, with a 30% chance of rain.
– 10 p.m. — 74 degrees, yep, more clouds, and a 36% chance of rain.
– 11 p.m. — 72 degrees, brace yourselves for thunderstorms, with a 51% chance of rain.
Now, when does Ryan Garcia’s epic battle in Times Square kick off? Mark your calendars for Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The boxing card starts at that time, with three fights lined up for your viewing pleasure. But hey, things could change depending on how the fights go. Right now, the main event ring walk for Garcia and Romero is expected to start around 8 p.m. ET.
So, there you have it, fight fans! Get ready for an epic showdown in the heart of Times Square. It’s gonna be one for the books, rain or shine. Stay tuned for more updates on the big night!