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Canelo Alvarez Reveals Only Condition for Ryan Garcia to Beat Devin Haney

Published 03/20/2024, 12:33 AM EDT

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Ryan Garcia is extremely confident about his chances of winning against lifelong rival Devin Haney in the upcoming fight on April 20. However, what does the boxing world think? As far as the fans are concerned, they have rallied behind their favorite boxers. Meanwhile, in an interview today, Canelo Alvarez has revealed his thoughts on Garcia’s chances of winning the fight.

For the past few weeks, Ryan Garcia has sparked concerns about his mental health due to his bizarre social media behavior. So, many speculate that he is in no shape to fight Devin next month. However, that’s not the only reason people think Garcia would lose! Since both fighters started their pro careers, Haney has managed to achieve way more than the Victorville native. Despite that, Canelo thinks Garcia could win, given he meets this condition!

Canelo Alvarez thinks Garcia could win if…

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Canelo Alvarez is one of those individuals who has achieved more than most fighters can dream about. Whether it’s maintaining a formidable boxing record or becoming undisputed, the Mexican superstar has seemingly achieved everything he needs to. So, when Elie Seckbach probed him about retirement, Canelo had the perfect answer ready!

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Answering the reporter, Canelo said, “I love boxing. I love boxing, and I love being fighting. So, that’s why I’m here.” Soon after this, a reporter from Fight Hype questioned Canelo whether Garcia could win the fight against Haney, considering his state of mind. 

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Having known Garcia closely when he used to train in Canelo’s gym, the Mexican superstar claimed, “If he’s 100%, yes.” However, it’s worth mentioning that Garcia had left Canelo’s boxing gym in 2022, claiming Eddy Reynoso didn’t have time for him. Despite that, his relationship with Canelo has remained unaffected. Meanwhile, an English boxing promoter has revealed his predictions for the fight.

Haney’s promoter on Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia

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Following Haney’s tremendous performance against Regis Prograis last year, he secured the WBC lightweight title and will be defending it against Garcia in their upcoming fight. Now that one of the biggest fights of 2024 is here, so are the predictions.

While speaking to Seconds Out, Eddie Hearn claimed, “Fantastic fight. Perfect fight for Devin, perfect fight for DAZN. Great fight for Ryan Garcia. Fair play to both guys. Two tremendous young fighters putting it on the line. April 20th, we’re looking forward to a massive night.” Later in the interview, he even shared his prediction, claiming, “I think Devin wins by late-stoppage or points.”

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With the much-talked-about fight right around the corner, Canelo Alvarez has given his thoughts on Garcia’s chances against Haney. However, if Haney’s past performances are any evidence, Ryan Garcia will have a difficult night. Who are you backing for the fight?

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Sudeep Sinha is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. His string of noteworthy coverages includes USA Boxing’s new controversial guidelines, Francis Ngannou’s stunning boxing debut, and Amanda Serrano’s tussle with the WBC. Sudeep continues to contribute valuable insights with his passionate understanding of the ins and outs of the sport.
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