In a boxing showdown that exceeded the high expectations set by fans, Ryan Garcia faced off against Devin Haney on April 20, 2024, in a battle for the WBC super lightweight title.
Despite the stakes, Garcia was unable to contend for the belt after weighing in at 143.2 pounds, surpassing the super lightweight limit by 3.2 pounds. Nevertheless, the fight proceeded, and Garcia delivered a stunning performance.
Over the course of 12 rounds, Garcia, also known as ‘KingRy’, demonstrated a formidable combination of power and skill, managing to knock down Haney, known as ‘The Dream’, three times.
The match, which lasted the full distance, concluded with a majority decision win for Garcia. The judges scored the fight 112-112, 114-110, and 115-109, with one judging it a draw and two in favor of Garcia.
Ryan Garcia Claims that Devin Haney may have broken his jaw
Following the epic encounter, Garcia took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on the physical toll the fight took on Haney. He posted,
“Damn Devin has a broken Jaw Allegedly. The name of the game I suppose. What’s next?”
This tweet stirred discussions about the intense nature of their bout and what might lie ahead for both fighters.
Damn Devin has a broken Jaw Allegedly
The name of the game I suppose
What’s next?
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) April 21, 2024
Despite his victory, Garcia did not claim Haney’s WBC super lightweight title due to his failure to make the required weight.
Instead, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman later confirmed that Haney would retain his championship status, even after the loss, leaving the title situation unchanged.
In the aftermath of the fight, Garcia relished his win, especially highlighting his resilience in the face of those who doubted his commitment.
At the post-fight press conference, he revealed that he had been consuming alcohol daily in the lead-up to the fight, a revelation that underscored his confidence.
On the other side, Haney pointed out Garcia’s failure to meet the weight requirements, emphasizing his own professionalism and expressing his belief that he remains the rightful WBC super lightweight champion.
Moreover, Haney indicated his interest in a rematch with Garcia, setting the stage for another potential blockbuster fight, though no official plans have been announced yet for either fighter’s next bout.
