Eddie Hearn Talks Upcoming Devin Haney Title Defense After First Career Loss

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Devin Haney faced a significant moment in his boxing career as he encountered his first professional defeat at the hands of Ryan Garcia on April 20. The two boxers, who had a balanced history of three wins each from their amateur days, met for their seventh time in Brooklyn, New York. Despite Haney being the favorite to win, Garcia emerged victorious with a decision win, marking the best performance of his career. The fight was initially set for the WBC title, but after Garcia missed the weight limit by three pounds, it was converted to a non-title fight. As a result, Haney retained his title despite the loss.

Eddie Hearn, Haney’s co-promoter, discussed the implications of the fight’s outcome for Haney’s future. Initially, Hearn had dismissed the possibility of Haney facing WBC mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. However, the situation changed after Garcia failed to make weight, and Hearn expressed a newfound interest in the matchup, noting that it would be a good fight for Haney to defend his title.

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s bout was not only a physical clash but also a psychological one. Garcia’s pre-fight behavior, which included references to alcohol and cannabis use, as well as claims of being kidnapped, had raised concerns about his readiness for the fight. However, after the fight, Garcia revealed that his behavior was a deliberate misdirection to make people, including Haney, underestimate his commitment to the match. Following his defeat, Haney addressed his fans and acknowledged Garcia’s victory, while also expressing his desire for a rematch at a fair weight.

In the wake of the fight, Haney took to social media to release a statement regarding his loss. He acknowledged Garcia’s victory under the given circumstances but also hinted at the role weight played in the outcome. Haney expressed his eagerness for a rematch to offer the fans a fair fight within the agreed weight limits. His statement reflected a sportsmanlike attitude and a readiness to come back stronger for the next challenge.

Pete Braeburn
Pete Braeburn
Pete Braeburn is a fantasy sports contributor for King Fantasy Sports and an MMA news writer for SportsHQ.net

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