Fight Countdown: Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia

Fight countdown to the Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia showdown on April 20th in New York, where Haney will defend his WBC Light Welterweight Title. The two fighters have already met six times in the amateurs, splitting the series 3-3. Nearly 10 years later since their last bout, they’ll step inside the professional ring with far more on the line. Haney boasts significant favoritism with odds at -600, according to ESPN BET, a reflection of his undeniable status as one of boxing’s premier pound-for-pound fighters. Despite being only 25 years old, he has already clinched the undisputed lightweight championship and defended his 135-pound title with a thrilling victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko in May. He then debuted at 140 pounds with a commanding win over the then WBC champion, Regis Prograis. And now, the upcoming defense of his World Title against the immensely popular Ryan Garcia (31-0, 15 KOs) is poised to further elevate Haney’s rising star. Conversely, Garcia is on a quest to reignite his career and live up to the lofty expectations set for him. He established himself as a top attraction in boxing in the 2023 super fight with Gervonta Davis. Despite facing the loss, the event reportedly garnered over 1.1 million pay-per-view buys and generated over $22 million at the gate. His upcoming clash with Haney presents another opportunity, one year later, to affirm his status as an elite fighter. Should Garcia achieve an upset victory, it would undeniably signal a bright future for him. Despite their past amateur encounters, where Garcia secured three wins over Haney, the current scenario heavily favours Haney as the dominant force at 140 pounds and one of the best fighters in the sport. 00:00 - 03:10: The Importance Haney vs Garcia 03:10 - 05:17: A Shared History 05:17 - 10:31: The Rise of Garcia and Haney 10:31 - 13:36: Differing Fortunes 13:36 - 17:43: Garcia’s Decline & Haney’s Success 17:43 - 19:54: Current Standing In The Sport 19:54 - 23:02: Haney & Garcia Finally Collide