Shawn Porter is of the opinion that Ryan Garcia has the potential to cause an upset against WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney on April 20th. Porter bases his belief on their previous encounters in amateur fights, which has given Garcia familiarity with Haney’s style.
Porter anticipates Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) to enter the ring with confidence, but he doubts that Garcia will employ the shoulder roll technique he experimented with in his last bout against Oscar Duarte. However, if Garcia does attempt it, his trainer, Derrick James, will have corrected any flaws in his execution.
Garcia’s Past as a Hidden Advantage
According to Shawn Porter, “He [Garcia] has experienced Haney’s speed and felt his power. I believe he will step into the ring against Devin with a sense of comfort and confidence.” Porter shared his analysis of the upcoming Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight, scheduled for April 20th on DAZN, on his YouTube channel.
Garcia will not be caught off guard by Haney, as they have faced each other numerous times in the amateur ranks. This familiarity will enable Garcia to effectively land his signature punch, the devastating left hook knockout blow.
The crucial question is whether Haney can withstand Garcia’s power without succumbing to a ten-count. Haney has yet to face an opponent with the same level of power as Garcia throughout his professional career. In previous fights, Haney was hurt by Vasily Lomachenko, Jorge Linares, and Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz.
The Derrick James Factor: A Refined and Dangerous Garcia
“Now, Ryan has Derrick James in his corner. They are focusing on the fundamentals and basics,” stated Porter, discussing Garcia’s current training situation. Porter believes that any flaws displayed by Garcia in his last fight against Duarte will be addressed and rectified by James. This retooling could spell significant problems for Haney in their upcoming match.
Porter acknowledges that the odds are heavily in Haney’s favor, estimating them to be 70-30 or 75-25. However, he advises against underestimating Garcia’s ability to surprise by unleashing a new facet of his skills against Tank Davis.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com