The Ryan Garcia next fight news has finally arrived, and the man known as “King Ry” is set to return this April. When he steps back into the ring he will face the biggest test of his career in WBC super lightweight king Devin Haney.
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Who will Ryan Garcia next fight be against?
Following the first loss of his career earlier this year, Garcia returned to the ring in December and scored a destructive eighth-round knockout over Oscar Duarte Jurado. The win was a big bounce-back victory for the young star after his defeat to Gervonta Davis damaged his reputation among boxing aficionados.
Now, he takes another leap up in competition with a mega-fight against gifted boxer Devin Haney on April 20.
How to watch Garcia vs. Haney in April
- Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney will headline a pay-per-view card on April 20
- The fight will take place inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
- The bout will air exclusively on DAZN
- Tickets are still available for the event
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Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney preview
Garcia has fought some talented fighters during his career, including Gervonta “Tank” Davis. However, a case could be made that Haney is a foe at an even higher level. The 25-year-old is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world and a technical wizard. Garcia will need to be on his A-game to hand him his first loss.
Test of a lifetime: Haney is 31-0 and has earned 15 knockouts during his impressive career. While he isn’t the power threat that Davis was, “The Dream” has a more impressive resume after scoring decisive wins over former champions George Kambosos Jr (twice) and Vasyl Lomachenko. If Garcia wants to be considered one of the best boxers in the world, scoring an upset win over Haney would take his stock to all new levels.
A second chance at greatness: Garcia disappointed in his last massive money fight against Davis. This bout with Haney is a chance to redeem himself on an even higher level. Opportunities like this don’t come often, especially this close to a recent loss. However, if he can score a victory it would completely change the narrative on his career and set him up for even bigger fights in the future.
- Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney betting odds: Haney (-900), Garcia (+600)
Is Garcia okay? Heading into this bout, “King Ry” has shown some very odd behavior, including what seemed like a mental breakdown in March. More came during a bizarre final press conference and the young star missing weight by just over three pounds for Saturday’s fight. His fans will hope it’s all just part of mental warfare but it sure seems like the signs of a fighter not ready for fight night.
The bottom line: This is a huge moment in Garcia’s career. While he will be the underdog, a loss will still be very damaging and permanently place him in a category as a talented but not elite fighter. There is a lot of pressure on the 25-year-old to prove his doubters wrong.
What makes Ryan Garcia so popular?
Ryan Garcia is one of the brightest rising stars in the fighting industry. At just 24, he offers up a babyface exterior that hides a cold and calculated fighting machine. While some doubted his true legitimacy as a blue-chip prospect in the sport, in Ryan Garcia’s last fight his destruction of Campbell sent a message to the industry: He is the real deal.
- Ryan Garcia record: 24-1 (20 knockouts)
- How old is Ryan Garcia? 25
- How tall is Ryan Garcia really? The lightweight star has an average height of 5 foot 9.
- Garcia began his prizefighting career with a first-round TKO as an 18-year-old.
- Aside from a decision win in his fourth pro fight, Garcia earned stoppage victories in his first 14 bouts, including a KO win over 49-fight veteran Mario Antonio Macias in 2017.
- Garcia has scored KO wins over talented veteran fighters like Campbell, Francisco Fonseca, and Romero Duno.
- What makes “King Ry” a special talent is his outstanding hand speed and the fact that he has legit power in both hands.
- For a time, Garcia was playing the role of the pupil to boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Since both once had the same trainer. However, after switching coaches the two have reportedly had a falling out.
- The Ryan Garcia “body shot challenge” has led to some hilarious videos on YouTube as athletes of different sizes try to take a gut punch, with padding on, from the talented pugilist.
- Are Canelo and Ryan Garcia friends? Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia are both former Golden Boy fighters and they are linked by that shared negative experience with Oscar De La Hoya. However, they aren’t close friends.
- Watch the event on DAZN.
Ryan Garcia net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After 25 pro bouts, Ryan Garcia’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million.