At this year’s Super Bowl, boxing stars Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney stirred up the halftime festivities with a public scuffle, creating quite a spectacle as they exchanged trash talk and physical confrontations. The heated exchange escalated when ‘King Ry’ pushed Haney, prompting a quick intervention from their teammates to prevent further escalation.
The incident occurred amid growing speculation about a potential matchup between the two fighters later this year. According to a report by ESPN, Garcia and Haney have negotiated a deal to fight on April 20 in Las Vegas, with Haney’s WBC super lightweight title on the line. The matchup is set to revisit their amateur rivalry, where they faced each other six times, with three wins each.
In the professional arena, their paths have diverged, with Haney claiming world titles in two weight classes, while Garcia has secured an interim strap. The odds, according to Odds Shark, favor ‘The Dream,’ making him a -450 favorite, with Garcia as a +320 underdog.
The clash between Garcia’s explosive speed and power and Haney’s strategic acumen and unmatched fight IQ promises to be a pay-per-view blockbuster. Despite their even amateur record, Haney expressed confidence in an interview with Jake Paul, stating that their professional bout wouldn’t be a close affair:
“In the amateurs we were very competitive. We would go back and forth, but now I don’t feel it would be a close fight.”
Devin Haney, undefeated with a record of 31-0, has notable victories against Vasyl Lomachenko, Regis Prograis, and George Kambosos Jr.
On the other hand, Ryan Garcia, with a record of 24-1, rebounded from his sole loss against Gervonta Davis with an eight-round knockout over Oscar Duarte Jurado last December. The buildup to their potential April 20 showdown adds anticipation to what could be a defining moment in both fighters’ careers.
