Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez: Times Square Fight Recap & Reaction

Devin Haney is still undefeated, but his latest fight against Jose Carlos Ramirez didn’t exactly light up the New York sky. After a long break from the ring—and that unforgettable knockdown-filled fight against Ryan Garcia—Haney stepped back into the spotlight. This time, it was in the middle of Times Square, where flashy lights and big expectations didn’t quite match what we saw in the ring.

Let’s just say this fight wasn’t the thriller many were hoping for.

A Comeback Fight… That Felt Flat

Haney (now 32-0) took on Jose Carlos Ramirez (29-2) in a match that looked more like a slow dance than a boxing showdown. Fans wanted answers—Was Haney back in form? Could he shake off the effects of that brutal fight with Garcia? Instead, what they got was a lot of dodging, jabbing, and not much else.

From the start, Haney seemed hesitant. He stayed by the ropes, barely letting his hands go. Yes, he landed some jabs—those classic Haney jabs—but they didn’t have the same snap. He looked cautious, maybe even unsure. And Ramirez? He didn’t do much to make things interesting either.

Round-by-Round: Highlights That Weren’t So Highlighted

Here’s how things played out, round by round. Spoiler: it wasn’t pretty.

Round 1

Ramirez came forward and pushed Haney around a bit. Landed a big jab. Haney looked stiff, almost robotic.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Ramirez

Round 2

Haney landed a solid right and a few decent jabs. Ramirez still pressed forward.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (19-19)

Round 3

Haney’s right shoe finally looked fixed—yes, that was a thing. He landed some clean rights and a hook.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (29-28)

Round 4

Haney’s back stayed glued to the ropes. He did land a nice uppercut and a few hooks.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (39-37)

Round 5

Ramirez tried body shots but wasn’t connecting. Haney landed a jab and retreated. Karl-Anthony Towns gave his thoughts ringside—might’ve been the most entertaining moment of the round.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (49-46)

Round 6

Haney’s jabs cut Ramirez near the eye. A few combos followed. Solid body work too.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (59-55)

Round 7

More jabs and combinations from Haney, but still no urgency.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (69-64)

Round 8

Finally, a little heat. Ramirez connected with a hook. Haney answered with combos and a head shot.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (79-73)

Round 9

Ramirez looked tired. Haney kept control, landing hooks and jabs.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (89-82)

Round 10

Ramirez pinned Haney in a corner for a moment. But Haney fought out with body shots and jabs.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (99-91)

Round 11

A little fire from both fighters. Haney landed sharp hooks, but still didn’t fully press the gas.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (109-100)

Round 12

They both moved, but didn’t do much else. Haney played it safe and closed it out.
Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Haney (119-109)

The Numbers Tell the Story

Only 503 punches were thrown across all 12 rounds. That’s not a typo. It’s the fourth-lowest punch count in CompuBox’s 40-year history for a 12-round fight. That’s how slow it was.

It’s no wonder fans on social media—and even broadcasters—had some choice words for Haney. Sure, he won. But did he really win the moment?

Ramirez: A Shadow of His Old Self

Let’s not forget Ramirez’s role in all this. A former champ, yes—but in this fight, he was basically a punching bag that occasionally moved. He landed one punch at a time, barely put together any combos, and didn’t take chances. Even though Haney didn’t look great, Ramirez looked… well, less great.

Ramirez is now 2-2 in his last four. Not a good look.

What’s Next for Haney?

Now here’s where it gets interesting.

The rematch with Ryan Garcia is still on the horizon. But both men are coming off shaky performances. Garcia lost to Rolando Romero. Haney, while winning, got roasted online for being too cautious. Maybe they’re both dealing with the aftermath of their last war. Maybe they’re holding back for something bigger.

Whatever it is, their paths are about to cross again—and this time, the stakes feel different.

Times Square Fight Card: Results Recap

Rolando Romero def. Ryan Garcia – Unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 118-109)
Devin Haney def. Jose Carlos Ramirez – Unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110)
Teofimo Lopez (c) def. Arnold Barboza – Unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 118-110)
Reito Tsutsumi def. Levale Whittington – Unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)

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