Author: Sean Close
On Saturday night, a highly anticipated match took place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center between Devin Haney with a record of 31-0 and Ryan Garcia with a record of 24-1. Garcia, coming in over the weight limit, couldn’t win Haney’s title officially but aimed to prove himself in the ring. The bout turned heads with its unpredictability – could Garcia pull off a surprise win?
Garcia started aggressively with swift jabs, surprising Haney and managing to shake him multiple times, though Haney endured. Haney then showcased his effective jabbing in the following rounds. The fight intensified as Garcia and Haney exchanged blows. Garcia knocked down Haney in the seventh round, causing a substantial injury. Despite several tense moments, Garcia emerged victorious after multiple knockdowns in later rounds.
As the fight concluded, Garcia won by a majority decision from the judges, proving his doubters wrong. In a post-fight interview, Garcia expressed his satisfaction and disbelief at his critics. The victory solidified his resolve and silenced those who questioned his abilities.
