Timothy Bradley, former world champion and boxing commentator, believes Devin Haney could beat Ryan Garcia if both face each other again on equal terms and that is why he asked the Californian to accept the rematch.
In an interview on Sean Zittel’s YouTube channel, Bradley assured that if García again repeats the same result against Haney, complying with the weight and in a fair manner, He will recognize your victory and be the first to praise you.
“I think if they fight again, in an even situation, Haney could beat him. If it’s not a lot (weight), why didn’t (Ryan García) try to lose it? Haney saved the show. That being said, Ryan should honor the rematch and if he beats Haney fairly, weight for weight, pound for pound, and makes that weight class (140 pounds), I will give him all the praise in the world,” he said.
Even though Devin Haney was the favorite in the betting houses, Ryan García He gave the surprise by knocking down The Dream three times during the fight and taking the biggest victory of his career. on the cards by majority decision of the judges (112-112, 114-110 and 115-109).
Since King Ry arrived three pounds heavier and had to pay $1.5 million dollars after a bet he made with his rival, the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight belt was not at stake, but The American still remains the champion even though he was defeated and asked for revenge.
Since the fight between Devin Haney and Ryan García was announced, everything was very controversial. The Californian He had erratic behavior in press conferences and on social networks where he admitted that he smoked marijuana and drank alcohol. Everyone thought that King Ry’s mental health was bad, but apparently it was all trolling and The Dream fell into his rival’s game.
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, García broke the tie and handed Haney the first loss of his career.
Ryan Garcia, 24, He debuted successfully in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte and now he shocked the world by defeating the WBC champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 25 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
For his part, Devin Haney, 24, became the 140-pound champion by defeating Regis Prograis last December and lost his undefeated record against King Ry in his second appearance in the division. The American He has a record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout, and one defeat.
Keep reading:
· Óscar de la Hoya says that Ryan García showed that he is the face of boxing: “He surprised the world”
· Ryan García defeats Devin Haney after knocking him down three times in the surprise of the year
· Ryan García now fails to make the weight and must pay $1.5 million dollars to Devin Haney