The smoldering rivalry that’s been simmering from their salad days in the amateur rings is now boiling over. Devin Haney, the unbeaten ex-lightweight kingpin, now reigning supreme as the WBC Super Lightweight champ with a spotless 31-0 record, is gearing up to put his title on the line. His opponent? The global sensation Ryan Garcia, whose record stands at an impressive 24-1, with a whopping 20 of those victories coming by way of knockout. This 12-rounder, courtesy of Golden Boy and a cohort of promotional partners, is set to electrify the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on a Saturday night that promises fireworks, and it’s all going down live on DAZN PPV.
Haney, with a tone mixing confidence and a dash of nonchalance, quips, “This fight on April 20? Just another day at the office in my quest for boxing immortality. My record? It’s loud enough so I don’t have to be. I’m in this to give the fans the spectacle they crave, and my track record’s proof I deliver. Tough? You bet. But it’s my skills and my corner that’ll see me through. Props to Ryan’s squad for being on board with giving the fans a night to remember in New York.”
Garcia, with the ferocity of a lion on the hunt, declares, “I’m on the prowl, hungry for victory. Pumped to add another blockbuster to my resume. I leave it all in the ring, and my prayers are for a safe night for both of us, with the crowd getting their money’s worth.”
Oscar De La Hoya, the Golden Boy himself, couldn’t be more thrilled. “When Haney and Garcia throw down, it’s the epitome of what we stand for: the best in a no-holds-barred clash. No gimmicks, no fine print. Just unmissable action that’s got ‘epic’ written all over it.”
Over at DAZN, Jared Kass is all buzzed up, “This clash of the titans? It’s a gem in our spring line-up. With Joshua vs. Ngannou and Fury vs. Usyk also on the cards, it’s non-stop action, and DAZN’s where it’s at.”
Devin “The Dream” Haney, a whirlwind in the ring with his blistering speed and savvy, has the boxing world at his feet. Clinching the ‘Fighter of the Year’ title and etching his name as the youngest and first undisputed lightweight champ in the four-belt era are just the highlights. Fresh from his triumph over Regis Prograis, Haney’s not just defending a title; he’s out to cement his legacy.
Ryan Garcia, meanwhile, is more than just a household name; he’s a force of nature. At 25, with a flair for the dramatic and a knockout punch that’s become the stuff of legend, Garcia’s not just in it for the wins; he’s in it to electrify, to dominate, and to leave a mark that’s indelible.