On April 20th, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are set to face off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Leading up to the fight, Garcia has been vocal about his disregard for Haney's punching power. During an interview on the DAZN Boxing YouTube channel, Garcia said, "Haney is the least of my worries. If I wasn’t scared to fight Tank, why would I be worried about a guy who can’t crack an egg?" This reveals Garcia's stance as they prepare for their bout.
Garcia boasts a record of 24-1 with 20 KOs. He emphasized his perception of Haney's lack of power by stating that being in the ring with Haney wouldn't hurt him because "The worst he can do is jab me." Garcia further dismissed Haney's potential to impact him physically in the ring, portraying confidence in his own ability to dish out significant damage.
In addition to dismissing Haney's power, Garcia conveyed his fighting spirit and strategy. He intends to mentally and physically overwhelm Haney with powerful shots. He stressed this point by questioning how Haney would handle real pressure from him saying, "What are you going to do about me when that s*** is real? It’s not as if I’m throwing some pebbles. I’m hitting you with some rocks."
More than just a fight for Garcia, he portrayed this matchup as something deeper. He hinted at coming into the fight with a more focused and energized approach than ever before. As per his words, "This is not just a fight for me. This is deeper. I’m coming with a whole different energy and focus," it’s clear that Garcia sees this bout as pivotal.
Devin Haney holds the title of WBC light welterweight champion with an undefeated record of 31-0 and 15 KOs. The strategy against Garcia might involve caution around Garcia's left hook given its knockout capability demonstrated in past fights.
This upcoming fight on April 20th will broadcast live from the Barclays Center via DAZN PPV offering fans an opportunity to see two exceptional fighters clash in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Ryan Garcia has been known for his lightning-fast hands and knockout power which he compared against past opponents like Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. His comments suggest that Devin Haney’s power—or perceived lack thereof—is seen as less of a threat compared to what Davis brought to their fight.
Devin Haney's professional boxing record speaks volumes about his skill level inside the ring despite criticisms from opponents like Ryan Garcia about his punching power.
