Ryan Garcia shocks the world and wins the fight against Devin Haney

In a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through the boxing world, Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney by a narrow majority decision on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While the WBC super-lightweight title wasn’t on the line due to Garcia missing weight by a significant margin, the bragging rights and potential future championship implications were enough to electrify the crowd.

The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with Garcia’s raw power on display early. He landed a series of left hooks that rattled the previously undefeated Haney. However, Haney showed his technical prowess throughout, utilizing his jab and footwork to control stretches of the fight. The turning point came in the later rounds, where Garcia connected with three knockdowns, enough to sway two judges in his favor despite a point deduction for a late punch.

While Garcia emerges with the symbolic victory, the weight miss casts a shadow over the result. Many fans and pundits believe a lighter Garcia could have secured a more convincing win. Regardless, this fight has reignited the rivalry between the two young stars, and a rematch under sanctioned conditions seems inevitable.