After a fight with Gervonta Davis that ended in defeat, “KingRy” made a solid return under the lights earlier this month. He secured a win by knocking out Oscar Durate at the Toyota Center in Texas. Now, it seems Ryan Garcia is gearing up for his next match against none other than Devin Haney. Bill Haney, Devin’s father, has been actively working to set up a fight against Gervonta Davis. However, with Garcia’s recent X post, it is safe to say that negotiations for Haney vs. Garcia have now begun.
On X, Garcia shared that he had advised his team to reach out to Team Haney to initiate discussions and make the fight a reality. Subsequently, Haney confirmed in three words that Garcia’s statement was accurate and that he had indeed been contacted by Garcia’s team. He wrote:
“These are facts.”
These are facts.. https://t.co/FFH8ObQiG2
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) December 20, 2023
This upcoming potential fight holds significant promise, considering both fighters currently stand as the faces of boxing. Not only that, but he has also shared that the ball is now in Haney’s court. Having done his part by initiating contact and starting negotiations, Garcia has shown his commitment to this fight.
The ball is in your court Devin I’ve made my move and I’m showing you and the boxing community that I’m committed to this fight. #GarciaHaney
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) December 20, 2023
It will be interesting to see Haney and his team’s decision, and if they accept the challenge, it promises to be an event with significant hype. For now, let’s check out the boxing careers of Haney and Garcia to see what they bring to the table.
Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney Career Comparison
To start the comparison between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, let’s delve into their career records and knockouts. Speaking of “KingRy,” he has a solid record of 24-1-0, winning 20 fights via KO, with the only loss coming against Gervonta Davis.
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are 3-3 in the amateurs. Will they settle the score in the pro’s next 👀 who do you got in this fight and how? 🤔🥊 #boxing #HaneyGarcia #GarciaHaney @RyanGarcia @Realdevinhaney pic.twitter.com/mjgvyofnQn
— ✨Gizmo✨ (@gizmo_277) December 20, 2023
On the flip side, Haney hasn’t faced any defeat, winning in all 31 fights, including a recent victory against Regis Prograis. However, his KO rate is lower than Garcia’s, with 15 wins via knockout.
Adding an interesting twist, Garcia and Haney crossed paths six times in their amateur careers, each winning three fights. If this anticipated bout materializes, it could serve as a score-settler between the two.
