A rivalry that has been brewing since their days within the newbie boxing scene has lastly hit a fever pitch as undefeated, former Ring light-weight champion and present WBC junior welterweight titlist Devin Haney (31-0, 15 knockouts) will defend his title towards Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on April 20 at Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, New York.
The 12-round combat is introduced by Golden Boy Promotions in affiliation with Haney Promotions, KingRy Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing. The mega-event will probably be broadcasted dwell on DAZN PPV.
“Dealing with Ryan Garcia on April 20, 2024, is one other step in my pursuit of greatness and cementing my legacy as one of many sport’s biggest champions,” stated Haney. “I don’t must say a lot. My observe file speaks to my capacity within the ring to beat any problem thrown my method, and rise to the highest. I’m dedicated to giving the followers what they need – the most effective fights in boxing. I’ve confirmed again and again that I’m a formidable opponent, and it’s my skillset and the idea I’ve in my staff that may in the end lead me to victory. I’m completely satisfied Ryan’s staff shares the identical pleasure in bringing the followers nice boxing and we’re able to convey you the most effective boxing occasion of the 12 months in New York at Barclays Middle.”
“I’m coming as if I used to be a roaring lion, coming again for blood,” stated Garcia. “I’m excited to convey one other mega combat to boxing, that’s all I intend to do. I’ll place all the things within the Lord’s hand. I pray that Devin comes out wholesome and protected, and that everybody is entertained.”
“The Golden Boy mantra is the most effective combating the most effective, and it’s arduous to recollect a greater instance of that than when Ryan Garcia and Devon Haney sq. off on April 20,” stated Golden Boy Promotions’ chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Championship gold, bragging rights over a protracted, intense rivalry and the standing because the face of American boxing will all be on the road with no catchweight, rehydration clauses or different nonsense. This can be a can’t miss combat that followers can’t afford to overlook.”
Devin Haney, rated at No. 1 by The Ring at junior welterweight, has a file of 31 wins and 0 losses who has taken the boxing world by storm. He turned Ring champion by dethroning George Kambosos and defended the belt in a rematch towards Kambosos and a notable victory over 3-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko He was final seen in motion in December 2023 when he dethroned Regis Prograis by way of unanimous resolution win to turn out to be the brand new WBC junior welterweight titlist.
Garcia’s final look was in a stoppage win over Oscar Duarte in December 2023.
A press launch by Golden Boy Promotions was used on this article.