In a recent development in the boxing world, Devin Haney responded to Ryan Garcia’s surprising admission during a live chat. Garcia, who is set to face Haney in a much-anticipated bout, confessed to being under the influence, stating, “Amazing bro, looking good, training good, I’m laughing because I’m high as f**k.” This revelation came just a month before their scheduled clash, raising eyebrows in the boxing community.
The two fighters had previously exchanged verbal jabs at a press conference in New York, a standard part of the promotional activities leading up to their fight. However, the atmosphere is expected to be even more charged at the upcoming press conference in Los Angeles, especially after Garcia’s candid comments during his live session.
Devin Haney, the WBC super lightweight champion, expressed his dissatisfaction with Garcia’s behavior on social media. He announced his intention to skip the next press conference, tweeting, “I’m not going to that press conference tomorrow.. this dude Ryan wasting mine & everybody’s time foh.” Haney’s tweet underscores his frustration and hints at the tension brewing between the two fighters as their fight date approaches.
As the fight night draws near, Haney is gearing up to defend his WBC super lightweight title against Garcia on April 20. This bout is significant for Haney, as it marks his first title defense since his historic win against Regis Prograis last year. The upcoming match holds particular interest for boxing enthusiasts, as Haney and Garcia have a storied history, having faced each other six times in the amateur ranks, with each boxer claiming three victories.
In an interview with DAZN Boxing, Haney shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight, predicting the outcome with confidence. He said, “We’re 3-3 in the amateurs, and this is number 7. It’s time to seal the deal. To prove who’s the better man, who’s gotten better since the amateurs… It’s time for me to show the world how great I really am… We’ve seen Ryan quit before. And I don’t think this will be anything different. I think once you have that quit in you, you know how to do it. I think he’ll quit on April 20th.” This bold statement from Haney sets the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive and potentially career-defining fight for both boxers.
