Devin Haney, the current WBC light welterweight champion, expressed his belief that Ryan Garcia will suffer a mental breakdown and quit when they face each other on April 20th. In an interview, the 25-year-old Haney seemed confident and unconcerned, as if he already had the victory over Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) secured for their main event clash.
Haney raised doubts about Garcia’s determination, stating, “We’ve witnessed Ryan quit before, and I don’t think this will be any different. Once you have that inclination to quit, it becomes ingrained in you, and you know how to do it. I believe he will quit on April 20th.”
If Haney’s prediction comes true and Ryan does indeed quit, it could severely impact his reputation as a worthy opponent for champions. While fans may have forgiven Garcia for quitting against Gervonta Davis in the past, they may not be as forgiving if he does the same against Haney. Haney, known for his lack of power and a more hit-and-run style reminiscent of Shakur Stevenson, is not the type of fighter fans typically admire.
In a highly criticized move, Ryan Garcia quit on one knee during the seventh round of his fight against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis last April. Boxing fans were particularly harsh in their criticism of the popular social media influencer Garcia because of the way he quickly rose to his feet after the referee counted to ten. He then casually walked back to his corner, showing no signs of being hurt by the body punch from Tank that had caused him to take a knee.
Devin Haney is the clear favorite according to oddsmakers to defeat Ryan Garcia on April 20th, and it’s an understandable choice. Haney appears more developed as a professional compared to the Golden Boy-promoted Garcia, despite both starting their pro careers at the same age.
It is widely believed that Haney will rely on his boxing skills to secure a twelve-round decision, prioritizing defense to avoid getting hit by Ryan’s powerful left hook, his signature move. If Haney successfully neutralizes Ryan’s left hook, victory on April 20th should come easily for him.
Devin Haney has made rapid progress and seems to have adopted Shakur Stevenson’s fighting style. While this style has been effective for Haney so far, it has also affected his popularity. Today’s boxing fans are not keen on watching defensive fighters or those who rely on quick counterattacks, as they find them less entertaining.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com