ryan garcia (24-1, 20-1 KO) Facing Devin Haney Haney's (31-0, 15 KOs) bout for the WBC super lightweight title was held this Saturday, April 20th, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. But Garcia's career could change dramatically if it all comes down to him.
During the press conference, Garcia made a bet with Haney that if he was eliminated in the first round, he would say goodbye to the ring and retire.. Garcia has only one loss, a knockout in the seventh round against Gervonta Davis in April 2023.
“Ryan, if you get eliminated in the first round, will you retire?Haney's father asked. Garcia responded:You have my word.Afterwards, there was a solemn handshake with Haney.
Ryan Garcia with an amateur boxing background vs. Devin Haney
At only 25 years old, “King Rai” has the potential to have a long career ahead of him in the ring, and it’s his experience that truly shines through. Debuted as an amateur boxer in 2008 At the Desert Showdown World Amateur Championship in Coachella when Garcia was only 10 years old.
Garcia and Haney have fought four times as amateurs, with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses.. The two first met in 2012, with Garcia winning after three rounds.
The second time the two met was in the 2014 Junior National Championship finals, with Haney winning by unanimous decision.. That same year, they met again in the semifinals of the National Olympic Championships, with Garcia winning by split decision.
His last appearance was in the quarterfinals of the 2015 National Youth Championship. Haney and Garcia faced off, with Haney winning by unanimous decision.
