Ryan Garcia was beyond the light welterweight division and was not eligible to win the WBC title. Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live on Sky Sports Box Office on May 18th
11:19, UK, Sunday 21 April 2024
Ryan Garcia secured a stunning upset over Devin Haney at Barclays Center, knocking down his fellow American three times to earn a majority decision victory.
Garcia was ineligible to win the WBC title as he missed the 10th light welterweight limit (63.5kg) by 3.2lbs (1.45kg), while his erratic tweets and behavior in recent fight weeks This led many to question whether the contest should even be held at all. .
However, Garcia dominated his rival in the seventh, 10th, and 11th rounds, receiving scores of 115-109 and 114-110 from the two judges, and 112-112 from the third round in Brooklyn. won.
Garcia was deducted in the seventh inning for a punch on the break, but has now won 25 of 26 fights and has won two straight since his only professional loss to Gervonta “Tank” Davis 12 months ago. .
Haney, a former undisputed world lightweight champion who won the 140-pound title with a dominant points win over Regis Prograis in December, suffered his first loss in 32 fights.
“Come on, guys, did you really think I was crazy? You were all insane,” Garcia said in the post-fight interview. “You guys are doing too much of everything.”
Haney said he was disappointed in his performance.
“But I proved I can fight even when I’m down or injured,” he added.
“I want a rematch. I gave him a shot and it makes sense for him to give me a shot back. He didn’t make weight, so I’m still the champion. We give him a shot back. I can.”
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