Despite the controversy and questionable comments from Ryan Garcia prior to last night’s match, he and Devin Haney entered the ring with the same goal: to win.
Controversial promotion is an understatement when describing “King” Ryan Garcia. Fans and boxing experts were left baffled by the Victorville, California native’s unexpected actions. Garcia has taken to social media platforms to go on multiple rants and express ideas that some may consider unconventional.
Meanwhile, Haney trained hard and followed strict rules in order to win in the ring and retain his championship. Tensions ran high on weigh-in day as Garcia failed the weigh-in and ended up 3 pounds heavier than expected, but Haney did not stay on the course. Despite this setback, the fight continued, even though the championship was not at stake. This put even more pressure on both fighters, as it was not just about the title, but also deciding who was truly the best and who had the most respect.
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Both players appeared in fashionable clothing to express themselves. Champion Devin Haney and his team were seen wearing Fear Of God’s All Essentials outfit. In contrast to Garcia’s crown and robe, Haney wore a cutoff ESSENTIALS hoodie paired with a PRIME Hydration chain. He recently became a sponsored athlete for the brand and completed his look with silver and red boxing gloves.
‘The Dream’ was not limited to his entrance gear, but also made a bold fashion statement with his attire. His shorts are a clear echo of his iconic Fear of God ESSENTIALS shorts, known for their long drawstring and cropped style, and feature his FOG ESSENTIALS logo on one side. The boxing version of the shorts displayed the classic logo and sponsor, with the word “HANEY” embroidered on the back. Completing the look were the custom Fear of God “Mock Knit High” boxing shoes, which feature a knit upper, laces, and a cream sole with the brand’s logo on the heel.
Despite his stylish look, Haney was knocked down and stunned by Garcia multiple times during the match, and was unable to secure a victory. This came as a huge shock to both analysts and fans, who had expected “The Dream” to maintain an undefeated record. Both fighters expressed interest in a possible rematch in post-fight interviews, giving Garcia the right to negotiate a future title fight and bragging rights.
While it’s nice to see Haney continue to be stylish, he ultimately wanted a combination of fashion and winning. Garcia, on the other hand, will definitely savor the victory and make sure everyone remembers his victory over Haney.
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