Ryan Garcia emerged victorious against Devin Haney in an intense and much-anticipated boxing match.
Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney highlights
The bout began with Garcia landing a significant left hook within the first minute, setting the tone for the match.
Although this initial hook did not bring Haney down, it buzzed him, temporarily shifting the momentum in Garcia’s favour.
Despite this early setback, Haney managed to regain composure and outperformed Garcia in the subsequent rounds with superior boxing techniques.
The critical moment of the match occurred in the seventh round when Garcia’s left hook once again made contact, this time knocking Haney down for the first time in his career.
The intensity heightened as Garcia, in his eagerness, landed a punch during a break.
This action led to a penalty, with the referee deducting a point from Garcia, altering what would have been a more decisive round in his favour.
As the fight progressed, Haney showcased resilience by repeatedly recovering and effectively countering Garcia’s assaults.
However, Garcia’s left hook proved too powerful and consistent. He successfully landed it in the 10th and 11th rounds, each time knocking Haney to the canvas.
The third knockdown in the 11th round nearly ended the fight, spotlighting the devastating impact of Garcia’s signature move.
Post-fight, Garcia acknowledged the potency of his left hook, attributing its success to divine blessing.
“I mean, my left hook is my left hook. That’s blessed by God. Whenever I land it, it can put you down or out,” he said.