On April 20, an eagerly awaited boxing match occurred at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight featured WBC super lightweight champion Haney defending his title against Rya Garcia. Despite Haney’s previous undefeated record, Garcia achieved a stunning victory, delivering Haney his first loss as a professional boxer.
Garcia emerged as the winner through a majority decision, causing a major upset in boxing. Despite the defeat, Haney’s status as a champion remains intact. Now, let’s delve into the comprehensive details of the fight.
Ryan Garcia: World Champion Status Following Victory Over Devin Haney
Garcia emerged victorious against Haney, with judges scoring 114-110 and 115-109 in his favor, while one judge called it a 112-112 draw. However, Garcia’s failure to meet the weight requirement prevented him from claiming the title, despite his impressive performance and three knockdowns of Haney. Missing the weight by 3.2 pounds, Garcia faced criticism and left the title vacant as Haney lost the bout.
Garcia took control from the outset, landing a powerful left hook in the opening round that shook Haney. Despite Haney’s resilience, Garcia steadily built momentum, notably knocking him down in Round 7 and asserting dominance in the later stages of the round. Despite Haney’s spirited retaliation in the following rounds, Garcia’s impactful shots in Rounds 10 and 11, resulting in knockdowns, ultimately sealed his victory.
During their time as amateur boxers, they engaged in six bouts, generating significant excitement for their upcoming match. As they headed into their seventh encounter, Haney was heavily favored to win.
However, Ryan Garcia surprised everyone by knocking Devin Haney down three times and claiming victory through a majority decision. This defeat marked the first loss for Haney as the WBC super-lightweight champion. Although Garcia’s win did not earn him a championship title, only the future will reveal when he will hold such a title.
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