Former WBA and IBF light-welterweight World Champion, Amir Khan, has revealed intriguing inside information about the boxing prowess of the rising starts, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. The experienced boxer recently caused a stir when he claimed that Haney could defeat Garcia if a bout were organized between the two promising fighters. Khan’s prediction has been a talking point among boxing enthusiasts and experts alike, especially since he shared insights from their separate sparring sessions.
“If I had to bet between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia, I’d pick Haney. He’d beat Ryan,” Khan said during a recent interview, oozing confidence in Haney’s capabilities over Garcia. Many would argue that his assertions stem from the fact that Khan has personally sparred with both fighters. He had his first sparring session with Haney when the latter was just a teenager, while a Garcia spar came years later.
Known for his lightning-fast speed and impressive agility, Haney has been under Khan’s radar since he was 17. The British fighter remembers Haney as an ambitious teenager with immense boxing talent. He highlights Haney’s speed and durability in the ring – vital features that make him a formidable opponent. “He’s a smart fighter; he doesn’t take much punishment and always believes in himself. That’s what makes him special,” Khan adds, further emphasizing Haney’s exceptional boxing abilities.
Comparatively, Garcia is an equally talented fighter in the lightweight division. His popularity among fight fans is mostly down to his impeccable knockout power and unwavering confidence. However, Khan feels that Garcia might be unable to handle Haney’s speed and resilience. Having shared the ring with Garcia, Khan notices that while Garcia is an outstanding offensive boxer, he lacks a defensive approach which could be his downfall against speedy opponents like Haney.
“Garcia is an excellent fighter with great speed and power. But he doesn’t seem to have a backup plan when things don’t go his own way, and that could be a problem if he fought Haney,” Khan explains.
Both Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia fight in the lightweight division and are argued as future megastars of boxing for their respective skill sets. Haney, 22, was the youngest promoter in the sport’s history and holds an impressive undefeated record of 25 wins with 15 knockouts. On the other hand, 22-year-old Garcia also boasts an undefeated resume with 21 victories, with a staggering 18 of them coming by way of knockout.
The ongoing chatter surrounding a fight between Haney and Garcia is nothing new and has been burning since both stars started making a random name for themselves in the sport. Haney recently heightened the anticipation when he called Garcia out on social media, triggering one more series of debates among fight fans.
Only time will tell whether Khan’s prediction of a Haney triumph over Garcia holds any weight. With both promising boxers eager to claim their dominance in the boxing ring, a potential clash between the two would undoubtedly be a spectacle to behold.
Khan’s revelations present an intriguing perspective into the intertwined narratives of Haney and Garcia. Given his experience and personal encounters with both fighters, Khan’s predictions might carry more weight than meets the eye. Yet, in the end, the final result will entirely depend on the titan who reigns supreme when the moment of truth arrives inside the ring.
