Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia squared off in an eagerly awaited showdown on April 20 for the WBC super lightweight title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Before the fight, Haney boasted an unblemished professional record of 31-0, featuring wins against notable fighters such as Regis Prograis, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and George Kambosos Jr.
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
Garcia, meanwhile, entered the ring following an impressive eighth-round knockout of Oscar Duarte in December 2023. However, he faced a setback before the fight, missing weight by 3.2 pounds.
As the two fighters made their way to the arena, the tension was palpable.
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From the outset, Garcia adopted an aggressive approach, landing a powerful left hand that seemed to shake ‘The Dream’ early in the first round, followed by a series of successful strikes.
Haney, not to be outdone, landed a significant left hand in the third round that rocked Garcia, signaling his resilience.
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A pivotal moment came in the seventh round when ‘KingRy’ scored a knockdown — a first in Haney’s professional career.
The intensity escalated in the 10th round with Garcia scoring a second knockdown. A left hook later in the same round again left Haney stunned.
The 11th round saw Garcia knock Haney down for the third time, further solidifying his dominance in the match.
Despite the fierce competition, the fight went the full 12 rounds, concluding with a majority decision. The judges scored the fight 112-112, 114-110, and 115-109, declaring Garcia the winner by majority decision.
