Ryan Garcia’s mental health and physical fitness were questioned leading up to his clash with Devin Haney. In the end, Garcia left no doubt.
Crazy like a fox.
Ryan Garcia’s mental health and physical fitness were questioned leading up to his clash with Devin Haney on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. When the fight was over, there were no more questions.
Garcia dropped Devin Haney three times en route to one of the most stunning upset victories in recent boxing history. Garcia prevailed by majority decision, with one judge scoring the fight a draw. Garcia’s power and speed were early factors.
He nearly floored Haney with a powerful left hook in the opening seconds of the first frame. Haney’s eyes rolled up in his head, but he managed to maintain his balance. The shot set the tone for the night. To Haney’s credit, he rebounded well and likely won the next several rounds leading up to the seventh.
In the seventh, Garcia dropped Haney with a powerful left hook, and it didn’t appear like the latter would beat referee Harvey Dock’s ten count.
