Is Devin Haney going up against a more powerful and well-hydrated edition of Ryan Garcia, unlike Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis? Some supporters would argue that Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) will have more strength and compete at a higher level against WBC light welterweight champion Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) in their April 20th bout because he won’t have to deal with a catchweight and rehydration agreement.
Fighting at His Natural Weight
The Haney vs. Garcia fight on April 20th on DAZN will not involve a catchweight or rehydration agreement, which can only benefit Ryan by giving him more power than he had in his mega-fight with Tank Davis last April.
With Ryan competing at his ideal weight for the Haney fight, he will be a completely different boxer compared to the lackluster, injured-rib version that succumbed to Tank’s strength.
The performance we will witness from Ryan should be significantly different from the one he displayed in his defeat to Tank, considering he won’t be drained from the combination of the catchweight and the late afternoon rehydration process he had to go through for that fight.
The ‘Tank’ Factor: Shaken Confidence?
On the other hand, is 25-year-old Ryan’s self-assurance the same as it was after his loss to Gervonta Davis a year ago? Is Ryan psychologically affected by his defeat to Tank?
We know that in warfare, some soldiers experience battle fatigue after a fierce and prolonged skirmish, and they no longer possess the same determination to stay on the frontlines and take risks as they initially did. Could that be Ryan’s destiny heading into his match against Haney?
Some supporters would argue that Ryan no longer possesses the same belief in himself after his sixth-round stoppage loss to Tank. Consequently, Haney is facing a weaker and more vulnerable version of Ryan.
It is impossible to ignore what occurred to Garcia in his seventh-round TKO defeat against Tank Davis a year ago. He gave up in that fight, mentally surrendering and unwilling to fight until the end like a soldier. Some perceive quitting as an act of cowardice; as the saying goes, ‘If you quit once, you’ll do it again.’
Does Ryan still possess the unwavering confidence he once had, or is he mentally unstable and unfit for battle?
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