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Ryan Garcia pulls a shocker and demolishes Devin Haney
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Haney was looking like a favorite, but met the canvas three times

Ryan Garcia delivered a stunning performance in Brooklyn, New York, as he floored Devin Haney three times on his way to a majority points victory over his compatriot.

Garcia’s left hook proved to be a devastating weapon, sending Haney to the canvas in the seventh, 10th, and 11th rounds of the bout. Despite Haney’s resilience, Garcia’s relentless pressure and power punches earned him the victory.

The judges’ scorecards of 112-112, 114-110, and 115-109 favored Garcia, securing him the decision in a thrilling encounter. However, Garcia was unable to claim Haney’s WBC light-welterweight title after missing weight for the fight.

Following his victory, Garcia addressed his critics, stating, “You really thought I was crazy? You all lost your own minds.” The 25-year-old had faced criticism for his erratic behavior and controversial social media posts leading up to the fight.

With the win, Garcia improved his professional record to 25 wins and one defeat, while Haney suffered his first loss in 32 bouts. Despite the defeat, Haney displayed true championship spirit, expressing disappointment in his performance but showcasing his resilience after being knocked down multiple times.

In an undercard bout, Belfast’s Sean McComb faced controversy as he was defeated by Arnold Barboza Jr. in a light-welterweight contest. Despite McComb’s composed performance and slick footwork, he lost via a split decision in a world-title eliminator.