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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES NOVEMBER 2, 2019: American boxer Ryan Garcia wins his WBC Silver and NABO lightweight title bout against Philippine rival Romero Duno at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Valery Sharifulin/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS0C18B1

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES NOVEMBER 2, 2019: American boxer Ryan Garcia wins his WBC Silver and NABO lightweight title bout against Philippine rival Romero Duno at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Valery Sharifulin/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS0C18B1
After much debate and confusion over who to fight next, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are nearing an agreement to face each other in the boxing ring. After Haney’s win against Regis Prograis for the WBC super lightweight title, Garcia issued a challenge on social media. Haney is open to the bout, and it appears that steps are being taken to turn this potential matchup into a confirmed reality.
However, Garcia believes there is one person who could stop this fight from happening and it is none other than Haney himself. Why does he think so? Let us find out.
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Why is Ryan Garcia adamant about fighting Devin Haney?
Haney was at a crossroads with multiple names popping up in front of him after his last victory. However, negotiations with Garcia and his promoters have been going well and all the updates regarding it seem positive till now. In a video that Garcia uploaded where he speaks directly to his fans, he reiterated his efforts to gain their trust. “If you guys decide something, I want to do everything in my power to make that happen,” said Garcia giving the example of the Gervonta Davis fight.
Similarly, this time too he had done everything in his capacity to make the fight with Haney a reality. “I’ve been messaging Devin. Devin has messaged me back. I messaged Eddie, I messaged everybody you could think of that can make this fight happen, so, it’s looking like the only thing that could stop it is him.” added Garcia.
He is willing to make the most honest and fair deal to make the fight happen. After all these efforts by Garcia, the only person who could possibly stop the fight from happening is Haney himself. If he does so, Garcia will also make sure that fans are aware of what conspired.
Moreover, just like Garcia, Haney has moved up to the super-lightweight category quite recently. And according to him, it did him a world of good!
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“I feel so much better”: Devin Haney on his move up to 140
In a significant moment during his interview with Fight Hub TV, Haney candidly admitted, “I was killing myself to make the weight. I’ve been telling people that for a while now, but I feel so much better, so much stronger at 140”. These remarks vividly illustrate the physical and mental challenges inherent in top-tier boxing.
This revelation gains added significance considering the timing, aligning with the anticipation of a showdown with Garcia, a formidable opponent. The prospect of this clash has generated excitement among fans and pundits due to the distinct styles and strengths each fighter brings to the potential matchup.
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With both parties willing, it seems highly unlikely for negotiation to fall apart. We hope the fighters soon confirm a date and cement the decision to fight. Who would you be siding with?
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