On April 20th, ‘King’ Ryan Garcia emerged victorious through a unanimous decision after knocking down undefeated professional boxer Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney three times.
Garcia’s lightning-fast punches, specifically his explosive left hook, guaranteed him the ultimate win. Despite their competitive rivalry and history in the amateurs, it was clear that Garcia dominated Haney with his ubiquitous style that night. Garcia overcame adversity even after enduring many hits from Haney’s swift jab. By fighting technically, he was able to avoid Haney’s lethal overhand right and outscore him through the end. Before the fight, Garcia received tons of hate and criticism online due to his unusual posts on Twitter and Instagram, including the controversy over him being overweight at the weigh-in from drinking beer. Regardless, this fight served as a testament to Garcia’s talent and resilience, further establishing his status as a force to not be reckoned with in the lightweight division.
“I just know that I’ve been boxing my whole life. I fought him six times in the amateurs, I knew what I could do,” said the victorious boxer post-fight. “I want to thank everybody on my team. I put them through hell at camp, so I gotta give them credit.”
