Ryan Garcia is feeling confident and determined to make weight for his upcoming fight against Devin Haney scheduled for this Friday. He envisions a knockout victory that will see the WBC 140-pound champion, Haney, falling flat on his face in the ring.
(Photo by Golden Boy / Chris Esqueda)
Optimal Knockout Scenario
If the 25-year-old Ryan manages to knock out Haney with a punch to the face, it would be a perfect triumph for the young fighter hailing from Victorville, California. However, skeptics doubt his ability to achieve this feat. In Haney’s previous matches, he has proven to be elusive, making it challenging for opponents to land punches on him.
While Haney’s focus on defense has its merits, some critics find his fights lacking in excitement and describe them as dull. His cautious approach, as seen in his recent bout against Regis Prograis, has been deemed unentertaining by many fans who expected a more aggressive performance.
Ryan will need to adopt a more aggressive strategy if he aims to close the distance on Haney and secure a decisive victory.
Ryan’s leaked sparring footage illustrates his determination to chase down retreating opponents, indicating his preparedness to pursue Haney vigorously if he attempts to evade.
No Concerns About Weight
“How could I possibly fail to make weight? I am fully focused and prepared to defeat him decisively. If Haney doesn’t fall face first, then I must have made some mistakes,” remarked Ryan Garcia. He reassured fans that he would meet the weight requirement for Saturday’s clash with Devin Haney.
With only two days left until the fight, Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) appears larger than usual prior to the fight, contrasting with Haney’s (31-0, 15 KOs) visibly fatigued appearance.
If Ryan were to compete in a heavier weight class, he would miss the opportunity to vie for Haney’s WBC light welterweight title, a secondary concern compared to winning the match itself. Championship belts are often viewed as symbols of achievement rather than necessities.
It remains uncertain whether Ryan might face penalties for not meeting the weight requirement, but considering the substantial compensation he is set to receive for Saturday’s high-stakes encounter with Haney, such consequences are unlikely to be a significant issue.
Ultimately, Ryan’s victory holds more significance than seizing Haney’s WBC belt. While Haney may use Ryan’s potential weight issues as an excuse for a loss, fans are more interested in witnessing Ryan’s triumph and are willing to overlook minor discrepancies like weight concerns.
