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April 21, 2024 1:19 a.m. ET
After exhibiting a number of concerning actions leading up to the fight, Ryan Garcia delivered the performance of a lifetime in an upset of Devin Haney in Saturday’s boxing match.
Garcia scored three knockdowns en route to a majority decision victory over Haney at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, completely changing the narrative about his career.
The martial arts community will be watching this fight closely, check out more reactions below.
derek brunson
Garcia vs. Haney. I’m ready. I feel that DQ is coming. Garcia is about to walk out of the ring or something wild 😂😂😂 #GarciaHaney
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 21, 2024
michael benson
‼ ️ Ryan Garcia hurt Devin Haney in the first minute.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 21, 2024
mike coppinger
An important opening match for Ryan Garcia. If anyone needed to establish himself in the game early on, it was Ryan after this build-up. Garcia landed some big shots in the first round, including a counter left who shook Haney and forced him into a tie. 10-9, Garcia. #HaneyGarcia
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) April 21, 2024
Claressa Shields
How on earth did Ryan buzz Devin like that in the first place?
— Claressa Gwart-Shields (@Claressashields) April 21, 2024
Kevin Iall
Haney’s jab is now landing hard and he’s not missing it.
— Kevin Iall (@KevinI) April 21, 2024
brian campbell
After being shaken to the start of the fight, Haney made a very good adjustment in R2. He trains Garcia not to throw his left hook by using feints to set up clean rights. #HaneyGarcia
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) April 21, 2024
andreas heil
Another strong round for Haney. He shook off the first round and slipped into a groove. 10-9 Haney (29-28 Haney)
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) April 21, 2024
Caposa
What are Garcia’s plans now? He doesn’t seem to have it. He doesn’t throw back and is easily backed up by Haney.
— Kaposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 21, 2024
aljamain sterling
This fight really feels like a high-level ghetto. It just feels like a ratchet 🤣 🤷🏾♂️ #HaneyGarcia
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 21, 2024
andreas heil
Garcia unloads on Haney and opens No. 6. A lot of punches get through. Haney puts pressure on after weathering the storm. The referee was quite involved and admonished Haney for punching Garcia in the side when Garcia had his back turned.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) April 21, 2024
michael benson
‼ ️ Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney in the 7th round.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 21, 2024
marlon vera
This referee is shit.
— CH🖕🏽TO🇪🇨VERA (@chitoveraUFC) April 21, 2024
Claressa Shields
I didn’t expect anything like this!
— Claressa Gwart-Shields (@Claressashields) April 21, 2024
matte brown
Cocaine is a terrible drug!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) April 21, 2024
Stephen A. Smith
This referee is really bad. Ryan Garcia drops Haney. He was hurt to death and defended Garcia for dear life, forcing Garcia to punch him in the clinch. The referee pauses the action for a point deduction, but no warning is given. That’s complete bullshit. Garcia again dropped Haney twice, but both times the referee…
— Stephen A. Smith (@stephenasmith) April 21, 2024
aljamain sterling
Let’s take action! The deduction was a bit disappointing for me. #HaneyGarcia
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 21, 2024
paulo costa
What a crazy friend fight
— Paulo Costa (Borrachinha) (@BorrachinhaMMA) April 21, 2024
Jorge Masvidal
High crotch haini
— Jorge Masvidal (@GamebredFighter) April 21, 2024
andreas heil
This is incomprehensible. Garcia is looking for the perfect punch, not the throw. Haney goes to the body and Garcia wakes up. He is too little, too late. 10-9 Haney (85-84 Haney)
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) April 21, 2024
michael benson
‼ ️ Ryan Garcia knocked down Devin Haney again in the 10th round.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 21, 2024
derek brunson
There’s no way Haney can win this. He was dropped three times. What does the IDGAF scorecard say? #GarciaHaney
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 21, 2024
michael benson
‼ ️ Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney for the third time in round 11.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 21, 2024
jake paul
This is the craziest fight I’ve ever seen
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 21, 2024
matte brown
Oh my god, this turned into a crazy fight.
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) April 21, 2024
aljamain sterling
Ryan Garcia! This is actually a poetic comedy. Is he really “off”? Or is it all a show? His skills are different from a typical boxer, but that serves him well. That’s a pretty impressive performance against a fundamentally healthy Haney. #HaneyGarcia
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 21, 2024
Matthew Wells
Garcia had the biggest fight of his life, but it probably means nothing since he decided to clown around and lose weight. #HaneyGarcia
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) April 21, 2024
jake paul
Wow, what a great fight, so unexpected I can’t really breathe.
Both are warriors and savages, and no one underestimates them #HaneyGarcia
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 21, 2024
derek brunson
Give me Ryan Garcia and Gervonta “Tank” Davis 2 on social media! If Ryan Garcia isn’t saying weird things on social media at least three times a week, cancel the match! 😂😂😂 #GarciaHaney
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 21, 2024
Terrence McKinney
Fuck ya boxing I get it, what a great performance by King Lai 🫡
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) April 21, 2024
aljamain sterling
I’m glad Garcia didn’t get a BS draw decision. He was clearly winning in subsequent rounds and KD.It may have been a crime, but it’s great to see the right decision made
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 21, 2024
cub swanson
Ryan Garcia is now a superstar 😳🔥
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 21, 2024
gervonte davis
Forget about Devin. Where is the dirt in every building!!!!!!!!!
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) April 21, 2024
marlon vera
The battle story is crazy 5 hours ago
Ryan is crazy Ryan is sick Ryan is on drugs Ryan is a troll, he just won, great performance! lol. Fighting is very spiritual. Don’t believe everything you see. It was a great battle. At the end of the day, it’s all opinion. Have one.
— CH🖕🏽TO🇪🇨VERA (@chitoveraUFC) April 21, 2024
ryan garcia
Jesus Christ is the King of Kings
— Ryan Garcia (@RyanGarcia) April 21, 2024
battle with ghosts
At the beginning of the presser, Ryan Garcia told the media that he was drinking every day during camp and that no one could mess with him or tell him what to do. #boxing
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) April 21, 2024
ryan garcia
Damn, Devin is said to have a broken jaw.
Maybe the name of the game
What’s next?
— Ryan Garcia (@RyanGarcia) April 21, 2024
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