Ariel Helwani, sports journalist specializing in MMA, hopes that Ryan García takes his fight with Devin Haney seriously because otherwise it could be a quick night for the Californian on April 20 in New York.
Speaking to the Fighthype channel, Helwani explained that Haney is one of the best at 140 pounds and believes that García could give fans a good fight if he focuses on his preparation campdespite all the controversies it has generated in recent weeks.
“Obviously, people are wondering where Ryan is right now. That only adds to the intrigue. I hope you are taking this seriously and I believe you will take this seriously. I can’t wait to see how this plays out on the 20th. He’s a showman, he’s an entertainer. He was talking about some of those things. I just hope, for his sake, that he takes this seriously. I know he has good people around him,” he said.
“I hope he does because if he doesn’t it’s going to be a quick night. Devin Haney is too good. Look what he did to Regis Prograis. That was a master class. You can’t take your foot off the gas with Devin. He is a professional and one of the best at 140. This would not be a smart decision if he does not take it seriously. Hopefully that will just be for the cameras, the internet and social media,” he added.
Many followers and even the Haneys think that Ryan García will abandon the fight after all the controversies he has generated due to his drug use and behavior in press conferences, interviews and social networks with just a little more than a month left until the confrontation; but King Ry promised that he will fully concentrate in the gym in these last five weeks because he takes the duel with the American seriously.
It should be noted that after the press conference in New York, the Californian’s behavior has been erratic. That same day, Devin Haney indicated that his rival was drunk and that he could smell alcohol on his breath during the face-to-face. Shortly after, García He admitted that he was high on a live stream and that he smoked marijuana and drank like anyone else, which generated a great controversy.
At first it was thought to be a publicity tactic to promote the fight with Haneybut his fans and ex-wife Drea Celin have shown concern for the Californian’s mental health and do not believe that his current behavior is simple trolling as he wanted to make it seem at first.
Ryan Garcia, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport against Gervonta Davis in 2023 and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
For his part, Devin Haney, also 24 years old, became the undisputed 135-pound champion and decided to move up to 140 pounds to add a new belt against Regis Prograis last December. The American He has an undefeated record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout.
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