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Ryan Garcia reveals mind-boggling eight-figure payday for Devin Haney boxing match
Josh Evanoff - April 23, 2024
Ryan Garcia is expecting to make upwards of $50 million for his boxing match against Devin Haney. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend on DAZN pay-per-view. In his return, Garcia faced his longtime rival Devin Haney, whom he faced six times as an amateur. Despite the two splitting their amateur series at three wins each, it was ‘The Dream’ who entered the ring a gigantic betting favorite.
Ryan Garcia confirms pre-fight antics were faked for Devin Haney boxing match: "I wasn't going to budge for anybody"
Josh Evanoff - April 23, 2024
Ryan Garcia was drinking during training camp for his boxing match with Devin Haney, but he was far from crazy. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in New York against ‘The Dream’. Heading into the bout, Ryan Garcia was a massive betting underdog, and for good reason. In the build-up to his fight against Devin Haney, the boxer repeatedly made strange claims and was admittedly drinking and smoking in training camp.
Ryan Garcia responds to Sean O'Malley after 'Sugar' expresses interest in boxing match: "PREPARE TO BLEED RAINBOW"
Josh Evanoff - April 22, 2024
It seems that boxing star Ryan Garcia and UFC champion Sean O’Malley are on a collision course. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend against Devin Haney. Heading into the contest, Ryan Garcia was a massive underdog, as he seemingly struggled with substance abuse and questions about his mental state. Instead, he dominated the WBC super lightweight champion handing him a majority decision defeat. For Garcia, the win was a satisfying one.
Paulie Malignaggi says Ryan Garcia 'exposed' Devin Haney in shocking boxing upset
Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024
Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi feels Devin Haney’s loss to Ryan Garcia exposed a lot of flaws in the WBC super lightweight champ’s skillset. Haney lost to Garcia by majority decision last weekend in New York City. It was a stunning upset after weeks of bizarre behavior by Garcia outside of the ring, but inside of it, Garcia put on a clinic.
Video | Sean O’Malley mocks Ryan Garcia following his upset win over Devin Haney: “Interesting technique”
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on Ryan Garcia’s upset win over Devin Haney. Last weekend, Ryan Garcia pulled off quite the upset. After months of antics and strange behavior, he somehow managed to overcome and defeat Devin Haney in what proved to be a huge upset. He dropped Haney on multiple occasions, eventually securing a majority decision victory.
Ryan Garcia criticizes referee Harvey Dock after defeating Devin Haney: "I think he was tripping"
Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024
Ryan Garcia isn’t fond of referee Harvey Dock following his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. Garcia’s punching power paid dividends in the victory over Haney. He rocked “The Dream” in the first round and scored three knockdowns during the fight. “KingRy” believes he should’ve had a KO win in round seven, but Dock took some time to give Garcia a point deduction after Ryan punched Haney as he called for the two to break from a clinch.
Gervonta Davis reacts to Ryan Garcia’s win over Devin Haney: “That's what happens when you fight a MF the same size as you"
Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024
Gervonta Davis has briefly commented on Devin Haney suffering a majority decision loss to Ryan Garcia. Garcia and Haney collided inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY last night. “KingRy” rocked Haney early in the fight and he ended up scoring three knockdowns en route to a majority decision victory. Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title was not at stake, as Garcia missed weight going into the fight. Even so, Haney has been handed the first loss of his pro boxing career.
Oscar De La Hoya lays out stipulation for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia rematch
Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024
Ryan Garcia doesn’t see himself having a rematch against Gervonta “Tank” Davis with the exception of one stipulation. Back in April 2023, Garcia was stopped by “Tank” in the seventh round after receiving a mammoth body shot that he couldn’t recover from. “KingRy” has rebounded with two wins in a row, including the biggest victory of his pro boxing career over Devin Haney this past Saturday. Following Garcia’s win over Haney, many are wondering if it opens the door for a potential rematch between “KingRy” and “Tank.”
Pros react after Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
A highly anticipated boxing match between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia took place this evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ‘The Dream’ and ‘KingRy’ of course had a storied history together, dating back to when they were amateur fighters. Before the two were professionals, they met a total of six occasions. Garcia and Haney walked away from that series with three victories apiece, making tonight’s contest all the more interesting.
Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia will finally get the chance to settle their differences this evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ‘The Dream’ and ‘KingRy’ have a lengthy history together, dating back to when they were amateurs. Before the two were professionals, they met a total of six times. Garcia and Haney walked away from that series with three victories apiece, making tonight’s contest all the more intriguing.
'Not Logan Paul' sues Nate Diaz over 2023 New Orleans street fight
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2024
The man known online as ‘Not Logan Paul’ is suing Nate Diaz over a street fight that took place last April. The Stockton native is currently preparing for his return to the boxing ring in June against Jorge Masvidal. That fight will be Nate Diaz’s second since leaving the UFC in September 2022. He dropped a decision in the boxing ring to Jake Paul last August, months after he choked out a man with a striking resemblance to Logan Paul.
VIDEO | Ryan Garcia chugs beer on the scale after missing weight for Devin Haney boxing match
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2024
It seems that Ryan Garcia doesn’t care about missing weight for his boxing match against Devin Haney. Tomorrow night on DAZN pay-per-view, ‘KingRy’ and ‘The Dream’ are set to collide. The two are former amateur rivals who met six times, splitting the series at 3 victories each. They were expected to meet as professionals this weekend, in a 12-round bout with Devin Haney’s WBC super lightweight title on the line.
Paige VanZant reportedly set to make boxing debut against influencer Elle Brooke at Misfits event
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2024
Paige VanZant is reportedly set to return to combat sports in May. During a DAZN live stream for the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia press conference, it was leaked that VanZant would be headlining Misfits 15 on Saturday, May 25 against Only Fans star Elle Brooke.
Video | Ryan Garcia kicked out of Citi Field in New York: “F**k the Mets”
Susan Cox - April 17, 2024
Ryan Garcia was kicked out of Citi Field in New York. It was to be Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney throwing out the first pitch of the Mets – Pirates game on Tuesday night, April 16th at Citi Field.
Watch | Devin Haney shoves Ryan Garcia in heated faceoff ahead of Saturday’s boxing match
Cole Shelton - April 16, 2024
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia had a faceoff ahead of their boxing match on Saturday and it turned physical. Haney is defending his WBC super lightweight title against Garcia in an intriguing bout. Haney and Garcia are two of the biggest names in the sport, but in the lead-up to the bout, many have been concerned with Garcia’s mental health.
Max Holloway responds to former NFL star Chad Ochocinco’s sparring callout after UFC 300 knockout
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway didn’t take long to respond to former NFL star Chad Ochocinco’s recent callout for a sparring match. Holloway earned the prestigious BMF belt by knocking out Justin Gaethje in brutal fashion at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Despite entering the fight an almost unanimous underdog, Holloway dominated Gaethje from start to finish and earned one of the sport’s all-time knockouts.
Jake Paul insists Mike Tyson fight will be a professional one, despite 'Iron Mike' claiming that it would be an exhibition
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
It seems that Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson could go down as a professional boxing match after all. Last month, ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match, that would be broadcast on Netflix. The two will headline a card on July 20th, from the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas. As of now, upwards of 96,000 fans are expected to be in attendance for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
Sean Strickland vents frustration over UFC fighter pay, expresses interest in fighting Jake Paul: “You don't leave this sport happy or well”
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Sean Strickland is venting his frustration over UFC fighter pay and expressing an interest in fighting Jake Paul. Former UFC middleweight champion, Strickland (28-6 MMA) is still licking his wounds after going down to defeat against Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) this past January at UFC 297. It was Strickland’s first title defense that ended in a split-decision loss that January 20th evening.