Eddie Hearn Reacts to Ryder’s Defeat by Munguia; Confirms Haney vs Garcia Re-match
In the most recent turn of events in the boxing world, renowned matchmaker Eddie Hearn expressed his reaction to John Ryder’s stunning knockout by Jaime Munguia. Meanwhile, Hearn also dropped a bombshell: the much-anticipated face-off between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is back on the cards!
Over the weekend, the boxing arena saw a shocking turn of events when British boxer John Ryder was knocked out by Mexican boxer Jaime Munguia in a thrilling encounter. Reflecting on the match, Matchroom’s Hearn displayed a mix of disappointment and admiration. He stated, “Ryder is a strong fighter, he put up a good fight, but Munguia was simply the better boxer on the night.”
Hearn further noted Munguia’s potential, congratulating him for an impressive victory; however, he maintained his belief in Ryder’s future fights. “Munguia displayed a great performance by knocking out Ryder, but that does not negate Ryder’s skills. He took a heavy hit, but he can and will come back stronger,” emphasized Hearn.
On a brighter note, Hearn confirmed the long-awaited match between American boxing prodigy Devin Haney and the hard-hitting Californian, Ryan Garcia. Both fighters have been set to cross paths since last year- a match first slated for December 2021, but repeatedly postponed due to injury-related concerns. Now, fight fans can finally look forward to seeing this spotlight showdown unfold.
Time and again, Eddie Hearn has commented on the match-up, displaying his enthusiasm about getting this high-profile encounter back on track. “We are excited to confirm that the match between Haney and Garcia is back on. Both fighters are in excellent shape, and we can’t wait to see this battle unfold“, said Hearn.
Adding to the anticipation surrounding the announcement is the excellent records of both fighters. Haney, known for his quick reflexes and strategic strength, is currently undefeated in his professional career. His record stands with an impressive 26 wins, out of which 15 are knockouts. On the other hand, Garcia, a four-time world champion, boasts a record of 21 wins, with 18 knockouts. Still, this video won’t decide the outcome, both fighters are aware that one mistake could end it all.
Hearn’s recent confirmation has lit up the boxing community with excitement, awaiting what potentially could be the best match-up of the year. Fierce competitiveness between Garcia and Haney is expected, building upon a rivalry which began during their time as amateur boxers.
Until the bells ring and the first punches are exchanged, we can only anticipate an intense match replete with skilled play, tactical movements, and sheer endurance. As Hearn poignantly summed up, “It’s not just a fight. It’s a Chess game, and we can’t wait to see who makes the first move“.
With breaths held, sporting fans worldwide eagerly await the return of this clash of boxing titans, a sure contender for the most anticipated fight of the year. Only time will unveil if Haney can maintain his unbeaten run, or if Garcia will add another knockout to his impressive scorecard.
