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Garcia vs. Romero and Haney vs. Ramirez in May

Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will fight Rolando Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) in his return from suspension, while Davin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will be up against Jose Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs).

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, posted on social media the card that will be branded as Ring Magazine event. The event will be held in USA in May. In same event Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) will face Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs)  in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator.

If Garcia and Haney both win, the plan is for the pair to meet in a highly anticipated rematch in October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) is eligible for reinstatement in April. He was suspended for one year by the New York State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine after a majority decision victory over Haney this past April.

Garcia floored Haney three times in the bout to score the major upset, but the result was later overturned to a no-contest because of the doping violation. Garcia, 26, also was fined upward of $1.2 million.

Isaac Cruz was first mentioned as opponent for Garcia. But Romero was finalized in the end as opponent for Garcia.