Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia | DAZN - 20 April 2024

[handsofstone]

Garcia is DESPERATE to get pulled out this fight, he's trying everything but Oscar isn't biting

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Press Release | Arnold Barboza Jr To Face Sean McComb

Golden Boy has assembled a loaded lineup for the televised Haney vs. Garcia PPV undercard with boxing’s rising world title contenders. The main event features a bad-blood rivalry between undefeated, former undisputed lightweight champion and current WBC Super Lightweight Champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) who will defend his title against international PPV star and world title contender “King” Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs). The 12-round fight is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Haney Promotions, KingRy Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing. The mega-event will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 20, exclusively live worldwide on DAZN PPV.

In chief support undefeated, top 8 super lightweight world title contender Arnold Barboza Jr. (29-0, 11 KOs) of El Monte, Calif. will fight for the WBO Intercontinental Title against Belfast, Ireland’s Sean “The Public Nuisance” McComb (18-1, 5 KOs). Barboza Jr. is coming off of an eighth-round knockout victory last January 2024 against Xolisani Ndongeni. The 10-round super lightweight fight will be the U.S. debut of the “Public Nuisance” who was last seen securing his WBO European Super Lightweight Title.

“Every training session and every trial and tribulation has paved the path for this moment,” said Arnold Barboza Jr. “I train like the challenger that I am but I fight like the Champion that I will become. Tune in April 20th on DAZN.”

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and now it’s here, I plan to grab it with both hands.” said Sean McComb. “Arnold is a great fighter - but so am I. It’s going to be a great fight. Thanks to Golden boy and my manager Lee Eaton for making it happen. April 20th I promise you’ll see the upset!”

Also on the DAZN PPV telecast, Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (13-1, 10 KOs) of Sholmbek, Uzbekistan will defend his WBA Intercontinental Super Middleweight Title in a 10-round fight against Pierre Dibombe (22-0-1, 12 KOs) of Nantes, France. Melikuziev destroyed Alantez Fox via stoppage last October, and is ranked the No.10 super middleweight in the world on ESPN’s divisional rankings.

In a fight for the WBA Interim Super Flyweight World Championship, John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-0, 9 KOs) will challenge Cartago, Costa Rica’s David “Medallita” Jimenez (15-1, 11 KOs). Ramirez is walking into the 12-round combat with confidence after demolishing Ronal Batista last October 2023. Despite an unconventional start in boxing, the undefeated Scrappy Ramirez has had a successful cruise to the top of the rankings defeating top title contenders.

Opening the DAZN PPV, former Team USA member and No.1-WBC ranked Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) will make his Golden Boy debut after being formally signed this past February. He will battle it out against Nathaniel Gallimore (22-7-1, 17 KOs) of Des Plaines, Illinois in a 10-round super welterweight contest. The undefeated “Bad News” has held several regional titles since his debut in professional boxing in 2017, including the IBF USBA title and the WBC USNBC title.

[maverick23]

£19.99 U.K. PPV on DAZN. Crazy going PPV over here.

[jameswilson]

£19.99 U.K. PPV on DAZN. Crazy going PPV over here.

Yeah I'll catch up on this on youtube unless some unbelievable undercard emerges.

[SeanBrennan]

£19.99 U.K. PPV on DAZN. Crazy going PPV over here.

jesus that is expensive for UK with a US fight.

[Ruthless-RKO]

£19.99 U.K. PPV on DAZN. Crazy going PPV over here.

Wow! They don’t even put Canelo on ppv here haha

[veriton]

Madness and wonder how many will buy it. I find Haney boring to watch, though technically excellent, while Garcia is decent to watch but already exposed as just a contender. Dazn has some good cards coming up so missing this live isn't a huge hit.

[golden_labrador]

Garcia is DESPERATE to get pulled out this fight, he's trying everything but Oscar isn't biting

it's turning into a car crash viewing with Garcia's mental health issues. boy's not well

[Boxerbeetle]

So...who remembers Eddie announcing 'PPV is dead' with DAZN Anyone in the UK still subscribing should cancel out of principle, they're ripping the absolute piss out of you with this one.

[stujones]

This is £20 on top of a Dazn sub and not on Prime Time UK TV time?

LOL - As much as I miss boxing I have no regrets over my decision the day Eddie said "game changed" was the day I said "Stu's changed". The initial dazn sub was one sub too many and no matter how we protest - it aint going to change.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Fight Week!

[Nightmare Roy]

Garcia is DESPERATE to get pulled out this fight, he's trying everything but Oscar isn't biting

it's turning into a car crash viewing with Garcia's mental health issues. boy's not well

Oscar wouldn't pull him out if his leg fell off, he doesn't give a fcuk about his own kids, let alone some pug he's gonna make millions from.

[Glass Joe]

Garcia either mentally lost it or playing a master in mindgames.

Either way im tuning in, i expect Garcia will get whooped.

hows this selling btw?

[maverick23]

Garcia either mentally lost it or playing a master in mindgames.

Either way im tuning in, i expect Garcia will get whooped.

hows this selling btw?

It’s selling awfully. Been really overpriced for an area neither have a presence in. Cheapest tickets are near $200 and entire rows still available in most sections.

[Glass Joe]

Bad move then, LA or Vegas

[maverick23]

Bad move then, LA or Vegas

LA would have been the place. Tricky going in Vegas a couple of weeks before Canelo.

[maverick23]

Garcia either mentally lost it or playing a master in mindgames.

Either way im tuning in, i expect Garcia will get whooped.

hows this selling btw?

https://www.BS.com/wild-ride-t ... ts--182894

An interesting article on it.

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Here’s how the experts see it:

THE RING

DOUG FISCHER: HANEY UD

“It’s hard to have any confidence in Ryan Garcia given his non-stop social media shenanigans and self-created distractions since the two-city press tour for this fight took place in late February. Now, maybe he’s fooling us all and will somehow show up to put on the best performance of his career. Tyson Fury fooled a lot of fans and media going into his rematch with Deontay Wilder. So did Teofimo Lopez going into his showdown with Josh Taylor. Sometimes the “nutcase” knows what he’s doing. Sometimes the Joker is the King. However, unlike Wilder, Devin Haney is a well-rounded technician. Unlike Taylor, the 25-year-old junior welterweight beltholder isn’t inactive, weight-drained or battle-worn. And unlike Garcia, Haney’s got his head screwed on straight. He’s the most focused of the young lightweight/jr. welter cadre that includes Lopez, Tank Davis, and Shakur Stevenson. Haney is just now entering his physical prime and he does so with veteran-level experience. Having said that, I should also note that Garcia is only 25 and brings formidable physical tools to this matchup. His speed, power, height and reach will pose problems that grizzled vet Regis Prograis couldn’t inflict on Haney. I think Haney understands this and will thus box a careful and disciplined fight, which is why I think it will go the full 12.“

ANSON WAINWRIGHT: HANEY UD

“I strongly favor Haney, he’s coming in to this fight in great form having schooled Regis Prograis last time out, while Garcia has some issues with the smaller Oscar Duarte. I think Haney is by far the better fighter and is taking this fight seriously. On the other hand, we’ve seen Garcia messing around in training and also post some rather bizarre messages on social media that have people questioning his mental health. Boxing can be a lonely place and I think that all adds up to a Haney win. I think he’ll do what he usually does and dominate with the jab, he’ll slowly break Garcia down and possibly force a late stoppage or relatively wide 12-round unanimous decision.”

JAKE DONOVAN: HANEY UD

“Haney by comfortable decision. I feel like predicting any other outcome is allowing the promotion to con us to into believing the fight will play out any other way than expected on paper.”

LEE GROVES: HANEY UD

“As talented as Garcia is, Haney is far more experienced in terms of quality of opposition and experience under championship conditions. He is a young veteran with well-honed fundamentals and discipline while Garcia is a walking wild card whose left hook will present an element of danger for as long as the fight lasts. The guess is that this bout will go the distance with Haney emerging the winner by a comfortable margin.”

DIEGO MORILLA: GARCIA TKO 10

“As hard as it is to see a path for Garcia to win this, I believe he sees something in Haney that we don’t. Knowing him as he does from his amateur days, Garcia has all but begged for this fight, and there may be a reason for that. Haney always finds a way to win, but his dominance in the ring sometimes leads him to become overconfident, and all it could take for Garcia to win this is a single error from Haney. It may take time, but I am betting on that GPS-guided left hook to land sometime during the championship rounds to put Garcia in the superstardom realm that has eluded him so far.”

MARTY MULCAHEY: HANEY UD

“I am sure someone will mention this duo split their six amateur encounters, but while both have matured physically to near identical dimension Devin Haney has far surpassed Ryan Garcia in ring IQ and actual accomplishments. Garcia may have a slight advantage in handspeed and power, but Haney’s superior movement and sense of distance negates anything Garcia can throw at him. Most give the edge in power to Garcia (speed based not thudding power), but I see Haney as the more dominant physical force and he will start to use that from the fifth round on to wear Garcia down. Once Garcia slows down Haney will step up the pressure sweeping the last six rounds for an unequivocal unanimous decision victory or championship round knockout.”

RON BORGES: HANEY PTS

“Garcia will be dangerous for a while but Haney has too much of everything. Faster, better defense, steadier and more varied offense. Haney by decision.”

NORM FRAUENHEIM: HANEY UD

“It’s hard to know whether Ryan Garcia’s rants are an act or a troubling symptom of something else. But they are a sure sign of inconsistency — the polar opposite to Haney’s discipline, craftsmanship and maturity. He doesn’t make mistakes. Garcia does. Expect Garcia to overreach in an erratic attempt to entertain his social media audience with a huge upset. But social media is not a skillset, an advantage that Haney has sharpened and will continue to throughout a dominant scorecard victory.”

BOXING INSIDERS

DUKE MCKENZIE (FORMER THREE-DIVISION TITLEHOLDER/TV ANALYST): HANEY TKO

“Firstly, I’d like to say, I don’t think this fight should be taking place for obvious reasons. Garcia is in no fit state psychologically to compete at this level and is in danger of being seriously hurt. Let’s hope both fighters come out fit and healthy from this fight. Haney is the complete boxer and has too much of everything for Garcia, who has been exposed previously against Gervonta Davis and Haney are right up there on that level. Haney wins inside six rounds or Garcia quits inside eight rounds.”

STEVE FARHOOD (TV ANALYST): HANEY UD

“Haney is now an established 140-pounder. And more impressively, he established himself as such by shutting out an outstanding fighter in Regis Prograis. I doubt that anyone thought he’d handle Prograis so comprehensively. Garcia remains a threat because of his left hook, but Haney is a grade above. Haney by unanimous decision.”

TOM GRAY (FORMER MANAGING EDITOR FOR THE RING): HANEY TKO 9

“I’ve been skeptical about this fight taking place since it was officially announced and nothing’s changed. I’ll be watching this one through my fingers. Garcia’s persistent infatuation with social media has been alarming in the build-up. It’s obvious that the young Californian needs help with his own demons, but he’s also spent countless hours indulging in hot garbage. At what point was he focusing on the task at hand? Devin Haney is arguably the most gifted pure boxer in the sport today and he’s at the peak of his powers. “The Dream” is the consummate pro and he’ll be lining up his former amateur rival for a nightmare experience. I expect the usual blazing start from Garcia, but he’ll find out quickly that whacking mitts and whacking Haney are two completely different things. The champion is too quick to counter, his jab is artistry, and his timing will neutralize Garcia’s speed and power. I’ve been a fan of Garcia for years, but this will be a victory for professionalism and it’ll hopefully be a lesson to the Twitter (X) Spaces generation: Focus on your job or pay the price.”

JOE ROTONDA (MATCHMAKER, MAIN EVENTS): HANEY UD

“Both of their careers seem to be heading in opposite directions. Devin Haney has put legitimate wins together against elite opposition; Regis Prograis, Lomachenko, etc, and looked good for the most part. Ryan Garcia, though he only has one career loss, did not look impressive in his most recent outing against Oscar Duarte. At only 25-years-old, I think we have unfortunately seen the best of Garcia, but I do hope I am wrong on that because I am a fan of the kid. With that being said, I think Haney is truly getting better and this fight will be no different, he will cruise to a decision win over Garcia.”

ROBERT DIAZ (MATCHMAKER): DRAW

“Great to see the current generation of talent willing to face each other. I believe this is a major step forward and reminisce to the good old days. This fight is very intriguing and of course there is a history between them, they are both very talented and gifted athletes which makes this fight that more interesting, however the paths taken have not been the same and that is what gives the edge to Haney in this bout. I believe in Ryan and know of his abilities but would have preferred a couple more fights in with [trainer] Derrick [James], a couple more fights at the weight but more importantly to be consistently active before facing someone that has been as active as Haney. The momentum favors Haney; however, Ryan can end that quickly with his speed and power. In the end, I see a very entertaining fight on April 20th and one that will leave the fans wanting No. 8 (They fought six times as amateurs). The winner is boxing! Let’s do No. 8.”

RICH MAROTTA (COMMENTATOR): HANEY PTS

“Haney-Garcia has the potential of being a really interesting scrap. Both fighters are in their prime, Haney is a bit more skilled and I think Ryan punches the harder. However, in terms of focus and mental preparation, Devin is miles ahead. Garcia has been all over the place with his outrageous comments and behavior. There have been times I thought he was on the way to some kind of meltdown, maybe even in the ring like Oliver McCall. I am also suspicious of his training regimen. With all that to factor in, I’m looking for a competitive four or five rounds and then Haney to dominate the rest of way and win a solid decision.”

JOLENE MIZZONE (MANAGER): HANEY UD

“As much as I like Garcia and my heart wants to go for him and Derrick James, I just think that Haney is the better boxer, I tend to go for the boxer. I think that Haney with his boxing skills is going to take away Ryan’s power and make it harder for Ryan to connect. At the end of the day, I hope both guys put on a great performance so this division can see more great fights!”

MARC RAMSAY (TRAINER): HANEY TKO 9

“I’d be really surprised if this fight was competitive. Despite all the talent that García seems to have, I think that his loss at the hands of Gervonta Davis has left a lot of questions unanswered about his real potential. One year later with only one fight against Oscar Duarte, I’m not sure he’s been able to change to the point of challenging someone as effective as Haney. I see dominance from start to finish by Haney with possibly a TKO in the second part of the fight.”

RAUL MARQUEZ (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/COMMENTATOR): HANEY UD

“They both know each other very well from their amateur fights. I think it will be a competitive fight. Haney has developed into a much better well-rounded fighter in pros. He is a different level. Ryan does have a puncher’s chance. But I’m going with Haney by unanimous decision.”

JOHN SCULLY (TRAINER): HANEY UD

“I just feel this is Haney’s time, and he is approaching his prime, if he is not already in it. His superior speed and boxing ability should absolutely be the difference on his way to a unanimous 12-round decision.”

BOB SANTOS (TRAINER): HANEY PTS

“I think this one is pretty cut and dry. I think Haney is going to give Garcia problems with angles and out boxes him but Ryan has great hand speed and if he can catch Haney and hurt him then it’ll change the dynamic of the fight. The question is can he land that punch? It’s hard to beat elite fighters if you’re a one trick pony. Ryan can be all over the map mentally but he’s got to know if he quits in this one that could be a career ender and Haney is not a big puncher. I’m going to hedge my bet that Garcia’s going to do whatever it takes to go the distance.”

RUDY HERNANDEZ (TRAINER): HANEY PTS

“Interesting fight. Finally a boxing match with 50/50 type of fight. Both have skills, but Garcia a bit more power. This fight can play out two ways. One: a boxing match, which I see happening. Haney by unanimous decision in a close fight. And two: Garcia gets greedy and isn’t respecting Haney and is shooting for the knockout, that’s the fight I would love to see but Garcia can be to passive. If Garcia goes in the ring to fight and take no prisoners, we’ll have a great, great fight. I’m dreaming awake (laughs.) Haney in a close fight by decision.”

Final Tally: Haney 18-1-1

[SeanBrennan]

Thanks for sharing RKO really interesting reading the experts views. I go for Haney late stoppage but with Garcia accomplishing himself well.

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[coneye]

Is selling fights really going to the extreme now , or is he just purely a bit mental , not quite made my mind up yet

[maverick23]

Garcia continues his real weird stuff. Also looks pretty big. Wouldn’t surprise me if he misses weight.

It’s still really struggling at the box office.

[MightyWarrior]

No surprise it’s struggling at the box office, the “experts” all picking DH sums up the one sided look of the fight - Ryan’s only chance is by KO, and Devin takes few chances.

While Ryan is obviously trolling with that last post, I’m not sure about the earlier ones, I think maybe he just smoked too much weed. literally a smoke screen

[forcefraser]

This is not a massive fight, so not surprised it isn`t selling too well.

Haney is for the purists. Great fighter, but not edge of your seat stuff and who has Garcia beaten? Campbell? This is far from the fight the promoters are making it out to be.

I`ll watch it, but I`m not staying up for it or paying. Just avoid the result and watch it on Youtube the next day

[Glass Joe]

No surprise this happened


GARCIA MISSES WEIGHT BY 3.2LBS

Ryan Garcia has weighed in at 143.2lbs, 3.2lbs over the 140lbs limit, ahead of his WBC world super-lightweight title fight against Devin Haney tomorrow night.

The title will now NOT be on the line for Garcia with teams now negotiating what to do next.

Do you think the fight should go ahead?

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