What was supposed to be a crowning achievement for the sport turned into a massive disappointment, as one of the most anticipated rematches in recent memory is likely off the table after two of boxing's biggest stars failed to deliver.

On a night that saw ring girls replaced by impersonators of celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Hulk Hogan and Michael Jackson, a couple people wearing Elmo costumes and a drummer playing — standard sights and sounds in Times Square on a Friday night — Romero (17-2) ended up as the star of the show.