There is a lot of bad blood between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia dating back to their amateur days. With a series between the two at 3-3, the young fighters compete for the first time as pros on April 20. On the line will be Haney's WBC super lightweight title.
The fight goes down in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY with DAZN broadcasting the event worldwide.
Haney has held gold since 2019 when he beat Zaur Abdullaev for the interim WBC lightweight belt. Eventually promoted to full-time status, he fought George Kambosos Jr. in Australia in June 2022, beating the Aussie to win the WBA, IBF, WBO, and Ring belts to become the undisputed champion. A rematch clause forced Haney to fight Kambosos again, where he once again outpointed him in his backyard. After that,
Haney beat former lightweight king Vasiliy Lomachenko in a close contest to retain the belts. The 25-year-old then moved up in weight in December and beat Regis Prograis to win the WBC super lightweight title.
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“Ryan’s been talking so much, I feel like it’s been motivating me even more, just to end him and get him out of boxing, because he’s not taking the sport serious like he should, because he’s not being a good role model to the people that look up to him," Haney said via Boxing Scene. "He’s got his platform, but he’s not making the best of it.”
Garcia turned pro in 2016. He stopped Luke Campbell for the interim WBC lightweight title, but injuries and mental health issues halted his momentum. After beating Emmanuel Tagoe and Javier Fortuna, Garcia faced Gervonta Davis in a catchweight money fight, getting stopped in seven rounds. After the Davis fight, Garcia got a new trainer in Derrick James, removing Joe Goossen from the picture.
"KingRy" beat Oscar Duarte back in December via knockout. There has been some concerns regarding Garcia's status for the fight following controversial outbursts on and off social media. The New York Athletic Commission wanted him to take a mental evaluation test.
For now, the fight is still on.
“For those who are wondering if Ryan will be ready. I’m here to tell you. He will be more than ready,” said Ryan’s father Henry Garcia on Instagram. “The one you need to worry about is Devin Haney. I keep telling you guys that once Devin feels Ryan’s power, he is going to wish he hadn’t said yes to this matchup. There’s a saying that goes like this. ‘You can run, but you can’t hide.’”
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The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about this fight, from updated times, channels, odds, card, and more.
When is Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia?
Haney vs. Garcia is set for April 20. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. Haney and Garcia should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, April 20 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 20 | 5 p.m. PT | 8:30 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, April 21 | 1 a.m. BST | 4:30 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, April 21 | 10 a.m. AEST | 1:30 p.m. AEST |
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How to watch Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
The fight will be broadcast across the DAZN platform.
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | DAZN PPV |
| Canada | — | DAZN PPV |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN PPV |
| Australia | — | DAZN PPV |
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Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia PPV price
- PPV price: $69.99
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K.
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia location
De La Hoya confirmed to fans on social media that Brooklyn's Barclays Center will play host to the fight.
Home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the arena has a capacity of around 16,000 when set up for boxing and last hosted a fight in October of 2022, when Caleb Plant knocked out Anthony Dirrell.
Betting odds for Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
Per Bet MGM, Devin Haney is the -900 favorite, while Ryan Garcia is the +575 underdog.
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Devin Haney record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: November 17, 1998
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 31
- Record: 31-0 with 15 wins via knockout
Ryan Garcia record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: August 8, 1998
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 25
- Record: 24-1 with 20 wins via knockout
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight card
- Devin Haney (c) vs. Ryan Garcia for the WBC super lightweight title
- Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Sean McComb; Super Lightweights
- Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Pierre Dibombe; Super Middleweights
- John Ramirez vs. David Jimenez for the interim WBA super flyweight title
- Charles Conwell vs. Nathaniel Gallimore; Super Welterweights
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