Ryan Garcia pulls off upset victory against Devin Haney but forfeits WBC title due to weight limit violation | Boxing News
Ryan Garcia Upsets Devin Haney in Majority Decision Victory at Barclays Center, Misses Weight Limit for WBC Title
The boxing world was left in awe as Ryan Garcia secured a stunning upset over Devin Haney at the Barclays Center. Despite missing the light-welterweight limit, Garcia put on an impressive display, knocking Haney down three times on his way to a majority decision victory.
Garcia’s victory was marred by the fact that he was not eligible to win the WBC title due to missing weight, but his performance in the ring spoke for itself. With this win, Garcia has now won 25 of his 26 bouts and has bounced back from his only professional defeat to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.
In his post-fight interview, Garcia addressed the controversy surrounding the fight, stating, “You guys overegg everything.” Meanwhile, Haney expressed disappointment in his performance but called for a rematch, emphasizing that Garcia did not make weight and therefore he is still the champion.
The fight between Garcia and Haney was a thrilling spectacle, with Garcia dominating the ring and showcasing his skills. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Garcia’s next move and whether a rematch with Haney will be on the cards.
In the meantime, boxing enthusiasts can look forward to the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office on May 18. Don’t miss out on this exciting matchup and tune in to witness more thrilling boxing action.