Boxing fans worldwide have had their sights set on a potential future clash between two fast-rising stars in the lightweight division, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. Ryan Garcia just sent another message to Devin Haney, posting a video where he can be seen throwing slick, razor-sharp combinations on a reflex bag.
Recently, Ryan Garcia, the unbeaten 22-year-old phenom, took to his Instagram to post an impressive clip. The video featured him firing blistering fast combos on a reflex bag while showcasing his striking precision and unrivaled hand speed. The video caption read, “Fast hands, Fast mind,” which further fueled the speculations about a potential fight with Devin Haney.
This comes only a few weeks after Garcia’s first-round knockout win against Luke Campbell in January, marking his eighteenth victory by a knockout. Garcia, a Golden Boy Promotions fighter, currently trains with Eddy Reynoso, who also happens to train top tier fighters like Canelo Alvarez and Oscar Valdez.
On the other hand, Devin Haney, who scored an emphatic unanimous decision victory over Yuriorkis Gamboa in November 2020, is well known for his slick boxing techniques and impeccable fighting style. Co-promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Zaur Abdullaev, the 22-year-old undefeated WBC Lightweight Champion would make for a challenging adversary for anyone in the 135-pound class.
This potential fight has gripped the imagination of boxing fans, with many intriguing stylistic factors to consider. Both fighters have different strengths – Garcia with his superior punching power and speed, and Haney with his sublime footwork and defensive tactics. The exciting video posted by Garcia has certainly ignited the anticipation further for this potential showdown.
With the current buzz surrounding this possible matchup, it is pertinent to reflect on the history of this rivalry. Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney know each other well as they have a history dating back to their amateur boxing days during which they faced each other multiple times. Hence, this potential professional matchup is more than just another fight. It is a battle between two elite fighters who are looking to prove they truly belong to the upper echelon of their division.
An obstacle to making this fight a reality is the roster of talented fighters in the lightweight division who are eyeing their opportunity at the title. Other prolific fighters such as undisputed champ, Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis, and Vasyl Lomachenko may also show interest in fighting either Garcia or Haney. Nevertheless, should the fight between Garcia and Haney materialize, it would be a treat for fans to witness.
While we wait for an official announcement, Ryan Garcia’s boxing prowess, displayed in his recent clip firing swift combos on the reflex bag, sends a clear signal to Devin Haney and the boxing world. His message – he is honing his skills, ramping up his speed, and preparing for his next exciting chapter within the boxing ring.
With both fighters maintaining their undefeated streak and being around the same age, this fight has the potential to be one of the biggest matchups in boxing’s lightweight division. But until the bell rings, fans, as well as boxing pundits, can only sit back, speculate, and enjoy the engaging war of words and skill demonstrations on social media platforms.
