In just a few hours, Times Square becomes the stage for the historic Fatal Fury event featuring Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero at the iconic intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, turning NYC into a boxing spectacle. For His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, this isn’t just another feather in the cap. After orchestrating over 20 world championship bouts in Saudi Arabia and bringing the fight game to London and Los Angeles, he’s now rolling the dice on the Big Apple.

The stakes are high, and so are the paydays. While the exact figures remain under wraps, the eight fighters lacing up for this landmark event have dropped hints that the purse is nothing to scoff at. So, gloves up. Let’s dive in.

Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero fight purse

Ryan Garcia isn’t just stepping into the ring for the money. He’s fighting for his legacy. After the cloud of a doping scandal cast doubt over his career, a dominant win will put him back on the path to boxing’s elite, especially in the welterweight division. While the official payday hasn’t been disclosed, clues have surfaced. The 26-year-old had already banked around $50 million by the end of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. And on the All the Smoke Fight podcast back in March, he hinted tonight’s fight could bring him another $20 million, fueled by his media persona, endorsement deals, and pay-per-view cut. His last big payday? Around $50 million for the Devin Haney fight, factoring in personal bets and sponsorships.

For Rolando “Rolly” Romero, this matchup is more than a paycheck. It’s a shot at redemption. After losing his title to Isaac Cruz, Romero needs a standout performance to put himself back in the championship conversation. And what better way to do that than in a high-profile clash with one of boxing’s biggest names? This is his moment in the spotlight, and he’s expected to make the most of it. While he earned under $1 million for the Cruz fight, estimates suggest Romero will walk away from Times Square with somewhere between $5 million to $5.5 million, the biggest purse of his career by a long shot. For a fighter who’s had ups and downs lately, this fight offers not just a financial windfall but a golden opportunity to reset his trajectory in the welterweight division.

How much are Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, and others earning?

As for the rest of Friday night’s card, purse numbers remain under wraps, at least for now. But when a spectacle like this is being funded by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the man behind Saudi Arabia’s sports entertainment boom, you can bet the checks are anything but small.

Devin Haney, fresh off a loss (no-contest) to Ryan Garcia, steps back into the ring against Jose Ramirez for a fight at the 144 lbs catchweight. For his fight with Garcia last year, Haney made around $35 million. But he later scoffed at that number, suggesting he actually made more, posting on social media: “If you thought I made 35… think again. Think biger b-tch.” But before that, Haney could only make $4 million against Vasyl Lomachenko in May 2023 and $6 million versus Regis Prograis that December. However, after the Ryan Garcia loss, his stock dipped briefly, which saw him turn down a $1.5 million purse for a title defense against Sandor Martin. So, while he’s likely not hitting the Garcia-money this time, chances are he’s still pulling in more than he did in those earlier fights.

Then there’s Teofimo Lopez, putting his 21-1 record and junior welterweight title on the line against Arnold Barboza Jr. His previous paydays give us a solid benchmark. $2.3 million plus 60% PPV cut in the Josh Taylor fight (totaling around $7 million), and an even bigger haul—reportedly $7.5 million—after beating Jamaine Ortiz in 2024. Though his earnings dipped slightly against Steve Claggett ($1.5 million plus 70% PPV, totaling around $5 million), tonight’s spotlight and title defense should push his earnings back above the $5 million mark.

And while Ryan Garcia remains the main draw, no one’s leaving Times Square empty-handed. With that said, can Ryan Garcia rebuild his legacy with a dominant win in Times Square?