Ryan Garcia Confident Ahead of Bout Against Devin Haney
"You’re going to see an ass whipping," Ryan Garcia told Golden Boy Boxing before a public workout on Tuesday. Garcia, of course, was referring to his impending April 20th bout against lightweight king Devin Haney at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center. "It’s going to be light work for me," Garcia continued, "another day at the office." Devin Haney? Light work? Another day at the office? "He’s not on my level," Garcia said. "He’s never going to be at my level." Although most fans and analysts might disagree, the popular Garcia came across as confident when he uttered those words on Tuesday.
In the buildup to this month's highly anticipated pay-per-view event, Garcia has been the center of attention, drawing both positive and negative reactions. His behavior has ranged from sincere to vulgar, leading some to question his mental state. "The interpretation for other people, that’s on them," he said defiantly. "I don’t regret anything I said or did and now I’m ready to kick ass on April 20th."
To emerge victorious against the masterful Haney, who is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented fighters in the sport today, Garcia will need to be at his absolute best.
While claiming to be in fighting shape, Garcia, like many other fighters, acknowledged the grueling nature of preparation. "Some days I don’t like training, some days I do," he admitted. "It’s pretty repetitive at the end of the day." Despite this, Garcia assured fans that the bout in Brooklyn will be a thrilling experience. "It’s going to be an amazing time," he declared. "Make sure you guys create cool chants…I want you guys to scare Haney with your roar."
Looking ahead to post-fight celebrations, Garcia hinted at a wild party. "We’re going to light one up right after," he exclaimed. "Four-twenty baby. We might do it in the ring."
During a recent interview, Garcia addressed Haney directly, staring directly into the camera. “You probably hoped that I would back out of the fight,” he stated confidently. “I am going to knock you out in front of the entire world.” Fans of Garcia are well aware of his knockout power, as well as his impressive speed in the ring. The question remains - will these attributes be enough to defeat an opponent like Haney? This uncertainty may very well be the key factor drawing viewers to this month’s highly anticipated showdown at Barclay’s.
