Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Live round-by-round updates
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia will go down later tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Haney and 'KingRy' have clashed on six occasions as amateurs with the fighters winning three apiece. However, their professional careers have played out differently.
'The Dream' is undefeated as a pro with a record of 31-0. He is a former undisputed lightweight champion and currently holds the WBC super lightweight title.
Meanwhile 'KingRy' is yet to get his hands on a major world title. His most credible achievement so far is claiming the WBC interim lightweight title against Luke Campbell in 2021.
Garcia holds a record of 24-1, with his lone loss coming against Gervonta Davis in April 2023.
While the matchup was originally billed as a super lightweight title bout, Garcia won't be eligible to win the belt as he missed the divisional limit of 140 pounds weight by 3.2 pounds at the weigh-ins.
According to the DraftKings Sportsbook, Haney is a -900 favorite over Garcia (+600 underdog).
Haney vs. Garcia is set to start soon. Stick with Sportskeeda for live results and play-by-play updates.
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
Round 1:
Garcia comes out swinging, unloading his signature left hook to start the fight. The second one rocks Haney. 'KingRy' catches his opponent with a left uppercut. Garcia looks hell-bent on finishing the fight early.
The super lightweight champion looks to have recovered and is now employing quick jabs to keep his opponent at bay. Now it's Haney on the front foot pushing his opponent back onto the ropes.
Round 1 is all Garcia.
Round 2:
As the second round starts, the referee warns the pair for rabbit punches. Haney looks like he has made a read of 'KingRy' as he ducks out of Garcia crushing left hooks.
Haney catches his opponent with a right hand over the top. Both men show composure and are not throwing unnecessary flurries.
A better round for the champion.
Round 3:
Garcia connects with a straight right. Haney answers with an overhand right. 'KingRy' misses with his left hook. Haney lands a left hook of his own up top. 'The Dream' puts Garcia on notice with a sharp jab.
Haney stuns Garcia with a left hand. Garcia pounds his gloves together in an aggressive reaction. 'KingRy' is yet to land a significant punch in this round.
A very competitive round.
Round 4:
As Round 4 commences, Haney connects with a good body shot. Another one to the bread basket lands for Haney. The referee warns the pair for excessive clinches. A right hand connects for Garcia.
Garcia on the back foot and his activity is dwindling. This one's a clear Haney round.
Round 5:
Haney lands a big shot pushing back 'KingRy'. Haney catches Garica on the counter with a right hook. Garcia is on the back foot and Haney seems to be gaining ground.
Garcia's output has diminished considerably. 'The Dream' connects with a one-two combo up top. Garcia seems to be taking the round off, very little output for 'KingRy'.
Round 6:
Garcia lands a flurry up top and to the body to open the round. Another flurry lands for 'KingRy'. Haney is back on the front foot unloading a multi-punch combo on his opponent against the ropes. The referee warns Haney for rabbit punches.
A lot of inaction in the round as Garcia circles around his opponent hardly throwing any punches. Garcia connects with a left hook which partially connects.
Round 7:
After a short exchange, Garcia drops Haney with his signature left hook. As the champion tries to recover, Garcia pounces on him. Garcia gets a point deducted as he punches his opponent on the break.
Garcia sends Haney once again to the canvas with a left hook, but it's ruled as a slip. Another knockdown by Garcia, but this one too is ruled as a slip.
This is the first time 'The Dream' has been knocked down in his career. A big round for 'KingRy'.
Round 8:
As the round starts, Garcia is on the offensive hunting for a KO. Haney is on shaky legs. Garcia playfully taunts his opponent as he gets hit with a jab. 'KingRy' misses with a left hook.
'The Dream' seems to have recovered from the knockdown. Haney tries to land a few shots as the round comes to a close.
Round 9:
The referee warns Garcia not to turn his back to his opponent. Haney lands a left hand. The referee sends another warning for Garcia not to put his opponent in a headlock.
Garcia swings and misses with a powerful right hand. 'KingRy' catches Haney coming in with a left hand. Haney pushes his foe back with body punches. Garcia trades back with multiple right hands to his opponent's head.
Little to separate the pair in Round 9.
Round 10:
Haney lands multiple jabs on Garcia. 'KingRy' drops Haney with another left hook followed by a right hand. Haney looks stunned. Head shots. Body punches. Garcia is putting a beating on Haney.
Haney gets warned for excessive clinching. Garcia catches 'The Dream' with another power punch that dazes him. The 25-year-old is trying to finish the fight.
A big round for 'KingRy'.
Round 11:
Garcia hits his opponent with a straight right hand. Haney is on the back foot. 'KingRy' again drops his opponent with a left hook. Garcia is dominating the fight. Haney seems to have no answer for his opponent's power and speed. Garcia catches his opponent with an uppercut on the inside.
Another dominant round for 'KingRy'.
Round 12:
Garcia connects with a left hook. Haney might need a knockout to win the fight. The champion connects upstairs with a straight right. A right hand lands for Garcia.
'The Dream' seems to have run out of ideas to deal with 'KingRy'. With 30 seconds to go, Garcia is showboating, mocking Haney with a little dance.
Stay tuned for the official decision.
Official Decision: Ryan Garcia def. Devin Haney via majority decision (112-112, 114-110, 115-109)