By Kleberly Mendoza
12 Feb 2024, 1:30 PM EST
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn predicts Devin Haney will beat Ryan Garcia by late stoppage or by points when they face each other on April 20 in Las Vegas for the World Boxing Council (WBC) 140-pound title.
In an interview with Secondsout, Hearn assured that this It will be a great fight for both fighters because they will risk everything to take the win, but believes it will be Haney who will get the better of Garcia that night.
“A fantastic fight. A perfect fight for Devin and a perfect fight for DAZN. A great fight for Ryan García. Fair play to both guys. They are two tremendous young fighters who will take their chances on April 20. I’m looking forward to a great night. I think Devin wins by late stop or points“said the promoter.
Like Eddie Hearn, boxing experts believe Devin Haney He is the favorite to win, although they do not rule out Ryan García either. Due to the altercation between the two in their first face to face after the announcement of the fight, this duel has all the ingredients to be a success at the box office and on PPV.
this duel It will mark the first defense of the American’s belt since he took it from Regis Prograis in December and became the champion of two divisions, while King Ry will have the opportunity to be crowned world champion for the first time after debuting with a knockout victory over Óscar Duarte in his debut in the category.
Furthermore, the combat would break the tie between the young boxers They have already faced each other six times as amateurs with three wins for each side.
It should be noted that García and Haney They finally confirmed the confrontation after the Californian had ruled it out after having begun negotiations to challenge Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, super lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), who put him aside and opted to make a fight with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.
Devin Haney, also 24 years old, became the undisputed 135-pound champion and decided to move up to 140 pounds to add a new belt against Regis Prograis. The American He has an undefeated record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout.
For his part, Ryan García, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
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