The Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia bout occurred at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and was broadcast live on DAZN PPV. It showcased Haney defending his WBC super lightweight title against Garcia. Despite Haney’s undefeated record before the fight, Garcia secured a remarkable victory, handing Haney his first professional loss.
Garcia’s win, determined by a majority decision, caused a significant upset in the boxing community. However, despite defeating Haney, Garcia did not become a champion, as there are underlying reasons for this outcome.
Devin Haney’s WBC Champion Status Despite Loss to Ryan Garcia
Garcia secured a win over Haney with judges’ scores of 114-110 and 115-109 in his favor, while one judge scored it as a 112-112 draw. However, Garcia’s inability to meet the weight requirement prevented him from claiming the title despite his strong performance and three knockdowns of Haney.
Missing the weight by 3.2 pounds, Garcia faced criticism, leaving the title vacant as Haney lost the match. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman reaffirmed their regulations, stating that Haney retains the WBC super-lightweight world champion title per their standard policy when the challenger fails to make weight.
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Garcia took charge right from the start, delivering a strong left hook in the opening round that shook Haney. Despite Haney’s resilience, Garcia gradually gained momentum and managed to knock him down in the seventh round. In the later rounds, Garcia asserted his dominance, landing impactful shots and scoring knockdowns in the tenth and eleventh rounds, ultimately securing his victory.
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Before their latest match, Haney was considered the clear favorite to win, given their previous six bouts as amateur boxers, which generated a lot of excitement. However, Garcia surprised everyone by knocking Haney down three times and winning the fight by majority. This defeat marked Haney’s first loss as the WBC super-lightweight champion. Although Garcia’s victory didn’t earn him a championship title, only time will tell when he will achieve such a feat.
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