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Michael Jai White Warns Ryan Garcia That ‘Crazy’ Act Won’t Solve Real Issue Against Devin Haney

Published 04/12/2024, 4:29 PM EDT

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Is Ryan Garcia’s erratic behavior a tactical ploy or a real concern? As the April 20th fight against Devin Haney approaches, Garcia’s bizarre claims—from kidnappings to supernatural confrontations—are causing a stir. This spectacle includes unsettling social media rants about aliens, Satanic plots, and even personal tragedies.

Enter Michael Jai White, an actor and seasoned martial artist, who weighs in with a critical perspective. In a recent interview with DJ Vlad, White expressed doubt about the effectiveness of Garcia’s “crazy” act. He warned that these distractions won’t mask the essential improvements Garcia needs to make in the ring. What does this mean for Ryan Garcia as fight night looms?

Michael Jai White thinks Ryan Garcia has got to put in the work

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At the heart of the discussion, Michael Jai White laid bare his thoughts on Ryan Garcia’s current form and mental game. “I think Devin Haney will pull that out,” White declared, confident of Devin Haney’s victory come April 20. “I feel Ryan has a lot of work. I think he was kind of manufactured by, I mean he’s a good-looking guy. He’s got a great-looking punch. He’s got power but yeah, I think Gervonta exposed a lot that he needs to work on.”

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As the conversation shifted toward Garcia’s recent, unconventional behavior, White admitted his lack of prior knowledge. “I don’t know anything about it,” he confessed. Upon learning about Garcia’s alarming social media posts, where he claimed to have been kidnapped and involved in bizarre scenarios, White expressed serious concerns. “If that’s the truth, that’s not good. That does not go well in his favor because here’s a guy who needs to work on his fundamentals seriously,” White remarked.

Moreover, White dismissed the interviewer’s notion that Garcia’s outlandish and “crazy” behavior could be a strategic move to intimidate opponents. “No, it’s not gonna work. There’s a lot of people that Garcia is going to have problems with if he doesn’t,” he firmly stated. He further emphasized the fallout from Garcia’s previous bout with Gervonta Davis, saying, “The showing with Gervonta, it was really bad. He’s got to get around that fairly. He’s got to really put some work in.”

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Michael Jai White is, therefore, pretty sure about Devin Haney winning the fight. With a victory all but confirmed, what is Devin planning to do inside the ring?

What is Haney planning to do on the 20th?

Devin Haney confidently responded to Ryan Garcia’s dismissive remarks about his recent media workout. Garcia had belittled Haney’s performance, suggesting even a 12-year-old could hit harder under his guidance. “Devin Haney’s media workout, that s**t was weak,” Garcia critiqued during his own session in Dallas, claiming he could “put that motherf****r down” with better training.

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Unruffled by the taunts, Haney retorted on social media, asserting his readiness and physical condition. “Ryan still fat…Wallahi I knock him out 4/20!” Haney declared, promising a decisive victory in their upcoming bout. The tension sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying showdown.

Will Garcia’s controversial tactics and bold claims impact his performance in the ring, or will Haney’s promise of a knockout materialize and silence his rival?

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