As the highly anticipated WBC super lightweight title clash between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney approaches on April 20, both fighters are wrapping up their preparations.
Since the bout was announced in February, Garcia’s behavior on social media has raised eyebrows. He made alarming claims about being forced to witness sexual assault and alleged kidnapping incidents.
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Additionally, Garcia openly discussed his use of cannabis and alcohol during pre-fight press conferences, causing concerns about the fight’s viability.
Despite these controversies, the official weigh-ins are imminent, signaling that the fight is on track to proceed. Following the final pre-fight press event on April 18, Haney’s co-promoter Eddie Hearn weighed in on Garcia’s antics.
While many anticipate that Garcia’s behavior could negatively impact him in the ring, Hearn believes it might have the opposite effect. He remarked,
“I’ve never seen anything like it. But this is boxing… Maybe this newfound Ryan Garcia will help him dig deeper or be more aggressive. Or maybe it’ll make him capitulate.”
Meanwhile, Garcia shared his prediction for the upcoming clash in a recent interview with Boxing News. He exuded confidence, stating,
“I’m a little f-ing mental, but I’m ready to destroy a motherf-er… It’s gonna be a good first round, maybe feel him out, see what he’s got going [on]. Then start touching him, then all of a sudden, for 30 seconds I’ma drop him. Let his a** get back up, then second round I’m gonna knock him the f-k out.”
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With both fighters mentally and physically prepared, anticipation for the Garcia vs. Haney showdown continues to build as fight night draws near.
