Ryan Garcia is set to earn a significant sum in his upcoming superfight against WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney on April 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to be broadcast on DAZN PPV.
Haney’s father, Bill, recently expressed his admiration for Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs), acknowledging that the challenger will receive a more substantial share in their upcoming bout against Devin. Despite Bill’s apparent bitterness, Ryan’s popularity seems to be the main driver in this situation. In the era of boxing we live in today, social media presence often holds more value than championship titles. The landscape of sports has evolved, with social media reigning supreme.
In comparison, while Devin holds the WBC strap, his social media following doesn’t draw the same attention, making Ryan the more lucrative option for a payday.
- Ryan’s Enhanced Earnings: As per @WsbRemy, Ryan Garcia is set to receive a 55/45 split of the purse, indicating that his popularity holds more weight than a championship belt.
- Devin’s Compromise: WBC 140-pound champion Devin Haney seems to have settled for a smaller share in the purse.
- The Real Draw: This unequal split highlights the contrasting appeal each fighter holds.
- Focus on Financials: The Haney-Garcia fight transcends world titles, emphasizing financial gain over championship belts.
At 25 years old, Haney is banking on a win in this fight to propel him to greater stardom and recognition.
Similarly, drawing a parallel to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s rise to PPV stardom in 2007 after a pivotal match orchestrated by “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya, Haney hopes for a similar trajectory. Despite Mayweather’s initially unimpressive performance, his victory paved the way for immense success in subsequent PPV fights. Haney and his father, Bill, are hopeful that Ryan’s fight will amplify his star power in a similar fashion.
Ryan Garcia, boasting 11 million followers, stands as the central attraction of the event, commanding substantial rewards. While Haney holds the world championship title, Ryan’s significant social media following translates into higher revenues at the box office.
