Ryan Garcia made waves in the boxing world with his impressive victory over Devin Haney in New York, despite missing the 140-pound weight limit and thereby forfeiting the chance to compete for Haney‘s WBC super lightweight title.
The lead-up to Garcia‘s triumph was rife with controversy and sensationalism, including eight weeks of erratic behavior.
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He discussed topics like his own mortality, revealed childhood trauma, announced plans to marry a porn star, and engaged in a heated shoving match with Haney at a pre-fight face-off.
Addressing the media after his win, Garcia explained his strategy.
“Come on guys, did you really think I was crazy?” Garcia asked.
His performance was a strategic masterstroke, reminiscent of Muhammad Ali‘s tactics against George Foreman, ultimately culminating in Haney‘s three knockdowns.
Haney, who entered the fight as a heavy favorite with -800 odds, admitted disappointment in his performance, acknowledging Garcia‘s unexpected prowess.
Despite concerns raised by Garcia‘s failure to make weight and the accompanying 1.5-million-dollar fine, his emphatic display in the ring underscored his determination.
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In a theatrical flourish, Garcia invited violinists into his dressing room before the bout, a gesture likened to musicians playing on the Titanic. Even amid pre-fight greetings from boxing legend Mike Tyson, the melodic strains of violins echoed.
Once inside the ring, Garcia unleashed a relentless assault on Haney‘s jaw, stunning the champion early in the fight. Haney‘s father and trainer urged him to adjust tactics between rounds, leading to moments of stability for the champion.
However, Garcia‘s dominant left hook proved pivotal, knocking Haney down multiple times, though not all were officially counted by the referee. In the 10th round, Garcia‘s powerful combination sealed Haney’s fate, securing a decisive victory.
Reflecting on his performance, Garcia attributed his success to divine intervention, describing his left hook as a “blessing from God.” The judges’ scorecards confirmed Garcia‘s supremacy, with final scores of 114-110 and 115-109 in his favor.
After the fight, Garcia publicly apologized to his team for the tumultuous journey leading up to the bout, a ride that even prompted mental health evaluations from the New York State Athletic Commission due to concerns over his well-being.
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