Devin Haney stated that “None of the antics” affected him. by Ryan García prior to his fight this Saturday at the Barclays Center in New York and where he will put his World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title at stake for the first time.
Speaking to the press at open training at the historic Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, Haney assured that he doesn’t care what García says or does because He will go into the ring to do his job and show that he is far above the Californian.
“I mean, none of Ryan’s antics have really affected me. I am a true professional. When I get in that ring, I’ll do my job. It doesn’t matter how he feels about me, it doesn’t matter what Ryan shows up or whatever he says. He can say whatever he wants to say. “I’m going to let my hands do the talking in the ring on Saturday night,” he said.
“Ryan may have the speed, but I have the timing. I just want to show that I’m levels above this guy. Ryan is an average fighter with a big name. “I am a proven fighter, a proven champion, I was tested by some of the best fighters in the world, and I am here for a reason: it is me against greatness,” he added.
The fight between Devin Haney and Ryan García has given a lot to talk about since it was announced due to the Californian’s controversial messages on his social networks and for admitting that he used drugs, which led to the belief that the duel would not take place and could also have affected the low ticket sales.
According to sports experts and fans, Haney He is the great favorite to win because he has a little more experience and his evolution as a fighter.but some think that Ryan García could give the champion a fight and find him with his powerful left hook.
Both boxers They have a great rivalry since they were amateurs and where they faced each other six times with three victories for each side. Now as professionals, both Haney and García will seek to break the tie in a duel that has been marked by the Californian’s controversial statements.
Devin Haney, 24, 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.
For his part, Ryan García, 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.
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