Garcia vs Haney LIVE: Latest fight updates and results as King Ryan wins majority decision
Ryan Garcia dropped Devin Haney three times en route to a decision win in Brooklyn
Ryan Garcia shocked the boxing world by scoring a majority-decision win over Devin Haney on Saturday, dropping the super-lightweight champion four times en route to victory.
Garcia was ineligible to win the WBC belt after missing weight by three pounds on Saturday, and fans had expressed concern for the 25-year-old’s mental health due to his recent behaviour online, but “King Ryan” triumphed in stunning fashion in Brooklyn.
The American hurt his compatriot in the first minute of the fight, landing a clean left hook, and that signature punch caused Haney trouble throughout the bout, putting the “Dream” down in rounds seven and 11. Between those knockdowns, Garcia dropped Haney, 25, with a right hand in round 10, and those moments were enough to seal the victory.
Garcia was far from flawless, however, suffering a point deduction for punching on the break in round seven, and repeatedly turning his back on Haney as the fight progressed. Haney, in typical fashion, also controlled stretches of the bout with his jab, but Garcia’s moments of brilliance were enough to see him win 114-110 and 115-109 on two scorecards, while the other read 112-112.
Re-live updates and results from Haney vs Garcia and the undercard, below.
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Garcia thanks God for this victory.
“Come on, guys, you really thought I was crazy?! You lost your whole mind!
“My left hook is my left hook. That’s blessed by God.
“You guys overegg everything, you guys hate on me because I’m pretty and s***. That’s f***ed up.
“I put my f***ing reputation on the line.”
Garcia jokes that he needs some alcohol to get his mind going.
“Let’s run it back.”
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Ryan Garcia def. Devin Haney via majority decision (112-112, 114-110, 115-109)
WHO saw that coming?!
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round 12
Final round! A lot of holding so far. Haney tries to get behind his jab.
Decent left hooks by Haney now. And a right. Garcia starts to taunt Haney, dancing in front of him in the final seconds.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards...
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round 11
Into the championship rounds, although Garcia won’t take the title even if he wins here, due to his failed weigh-in yesterday.
Another good left hook by Garcia. Now a right cross. OH!!!! And another left puts Haney down again!!
His right eye is bruised. Is Garcia going to snatch a decision? That’s three knockdowns, but a point deduction...
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round 10
Three rounds to go. Garcia has had some eye-catching moments but is losing long stretches of this fight.
But a clean right hook for King Ryan here! Now a flurry of straight shots, and Haney drops to his knees!!
He’s back up and doing well to stay composed. In fact, Haney is getting back on the front foot.
OH! Until now!! Another huge shot, this time a right, from Garcia! He’s seeking the finish!
Haney is able to hold on, though!
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round nine
Clean left by Haney. Garcia continues to turn his back. Haney with two more left hands.
Garcia grazes Haney with an uppercut. Garcia turns his back again, and Haney puuuuuuuuuummels him to the back! The referee won’t defend Garcia this time!
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round eight
Well, well, well. What now?
More success for Garcia, who lands hooks with both gloves. Haney fires back, and Garcia keeps turning his back.
“Ryan” is the chant in the arena. Haney lunges in with a decent left hook to the body.
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round seven
Garcia partially lands a left hook then misses with his next.
OH!!! DOWN GOES HANEY FROM A LEFT HOOK! HE’S BACK UP BUT ON WOBBLY LEGS!
Garcia is going for the finish! Haney is holding on! Ohhhhh, no; Garcia is docked a point for punching on the break! How costly could that be??
But Haney is still wobbly! He hits the deck, but it’s ruled a slip! Garcia pours on more punches! Again Haney falls and it’s ruled a slip!
Music is playing, but there’s ONE minute left in the round! What is going on?
A wild round...
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round six
Garcia unleashes hooks to the body then tags the champion repeatedly up top!
Haney appears to smile at Garcia, and not all of Ryan’s shots got through there, but it was still a concerning moment for the champion...
Garcia sidesteps a hook, and Haney almost goes through the ropes.
It gets messy, with Garcia warned for holding Haney’s head, after Haney is warned for hitting his opponent in the back – a result, admittedly, of Garcia’s odd Philly shell attempts.
More boos as Haney backs up Garcia but neither man throws.
Halfway through this fight.
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Round five
Haney chases Garcia and burrows a left hook into the midriff of his rival. Garcia with a flurry of shots, with mixed accuracy.
Haney times a counter hook well. Garcia parries a heavy right hook attempt. Another well-timed hook by Haney. Garcia can’t get off the ropes.
Boos ring around the arena after a period of inactivity. Haney overshoots with a right cross but lands a left hook. Garcia hasn’t mounted any meaningful offence for a while now.
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