Sources have actually notified ESPN that Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia have actually reached a contract to fight on April 20 in Las Vegas for Haney’s junior welterweight champion. This will be Haney’s 3rd successive pay-per-view fight, and he is presently ranked as ESPN’s No. 6 pound-for-pound fighter. Haney, 25, has actually been combating out of Las Vegas and was ESPN’s runner-up for fighter of the year in 2023. He will be safeguarding his 140-pound title against Garcia, who is understood for having a few of the quickest hands in boxing. This will be Garcia’s very first chance at a world title and he will be trying to find an upset triumph that might possibly move him to the pound-for-pound list. Both fighters have substantial social networks followings, with Haney boasting 2.6 million Instagram fans and Garcia with 10.3 million. The fight in between Haney and Garcia is extremely expected, with their competition going back to their amateur days when they divided a series of 6 bouts. This match makes sure to be a career-defining minute for both fighters.
