Ryan Garcia Fights as Jim Lampley Returns to Boxing

Ryan Garcia is set to fight Rolando "Rolly" Romero on Friday. This bout marks the return of legendary boxing announcer Jim Lampley.

What happened?

Lampley, 76, is back after a six-year hiatus. He will call the fight between Garcia and Romero in Times Square. This will be his first blow-by-blow call since HBO Boxing ended in 2018.

Why it matters for Ryan Garcia

Garcia's fight against Romero is part of a card featuring Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. Lampley's return is a significant event in the boxing world. He has covered 14 Olympics and called legendary matches.

What comes next?

Lampley has been preparing for his return while promoting his memoir. He has also welcomed a 12th grandchild into his family. The fight on Friday will be a new chapter in his career.

Lampley was approached by Turki Al-Sheikh, a Saudi power broker, on February 1. Al-Sheikh invited Lampley to call one of his upcoming cards. This led to Lampley's return to announcing.

Lampley's wife, Debra, said his contract with HBO ended in 2020. He then taught a class in media and joined PPV.com. Now, he is back in the ring, calling fights.

The fight between Garcia and Romero will take place on Friday. Lampley will be on the mic, bringing his smooth tone to the broadcast. This is a significant event for boxing fans and marks Lampley's return.

Lampley has had a long career in boxing. He has called many legendary fights, including Buster Douglas' win over Mike Tyson. Now, he is back, and fans are excited to hear his voice again.

The card featuring Garcia, Haney, and Lopez will be a great event. Lampley's return adds to the excitement. Fans will be tuning in to hear his commentary and see the fights.

Lampley is thrilled to be back. He said it's thrilling to be calling fights again. This is a new chapter in his career, and he is excited to see what's next.