The highly anticipated bout between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is almost here.
Claiming the title of WBC super lightweight champion, Haney has a 31-0 record with 15 knockouts. He will battle Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center; however, as Garcia was unable to meet weight, the bout will not be a title fight.
The highly anticipated bout between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is almost here.
Claiming the title of WBC super lightweight champion, Haney has a 31-0 record with 15 knockouts. He will battle Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center; however, as Garcia was unable to meet weight, the bout will not be a title fight.
Haney, also 25, is coming off a win over Regis Prograis, in a fight held in December 2023 in San Francisco.
Ryan Garcia, did you make weight?
Ryan Garcia was over three pounds over the stipulated weight of 140 pounds when he weighed in on Friday. Although Haney’s WBC super lightweight title belt will not be up for grabs, the bout is still scheduled to take place.
When does Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney bout take place?
At eight p.m. ET, the main card begins. It is anticipated that Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney’s ring walks would begin at 11 p.m. ET.
How to watch the bout between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia
You can watch the boxing match on PPV.com ($79.99; no subscription required) and DAZN ($69.99 with a subscription).
Who will prevail in the fight between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney?
“Even if Haney is planning on fighting in a toe-to-toe match, once he tastes Ryan’s power, he’ll change his mind about that and go back to the safety-first style we saw him use in his last four fights,” says Boxing News 24’s Robert Segal.
Prediction: Haney through a late knockout or biased decision
Lucky Ngamwajasat, Bleacher Report: Any fight may be turned by one blow, and ‘King Ry’ has the tools to easily take down Haney if he isn’t careful. The wise money, meanwhile, believes Haney wins easily by keeping Garcia at a distance.
Prediction: Haney by unanimous decision
Daniel Yanofsky, Sporting News: “It’s alarming how Garcia has thrown this fight into disarray. It could be an act or a request for assistance. Nonetheless, Haney reigns supreme when it comes to pure talents.
Prediction: Haney by unanimous decision
Matt Verri, Evening Standard: “Garcia is very certain to win by knockout, as it is difficult to see him winning on points. However, our prediction is that Haney will maintain his usual coolness under pressure and outbox his opponent over the full twelve rounds.”
Prediction: Haney to win by unanimous decision
Josh Peter, USA TODAY: “With Ryan Garcia’s unpredictable conduct, I’m bracing myself for the worse.”
