Devin Haney is set to defend his WBC super lightweight championship against Ryan Garcia in what is shaping up to be one of the year’s most highly anticipated fights. The event is scheduled to take place on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. For fans who are unable to attend in person, DAZN will be live streaming the entire Golden Boy Promotions event. The price of the pay-per-view has been revealed to be $69.99, and new users will also receive a free month of DAZN service with their purchase of the event.
The build-up to the Haney-Garcia fight has been filled with intrigue, as Garcia has only recently begun to focus his social media content on the upcoming clash. There have been questions raised about Garcia’s physical and mental fitness for the fight, but the former champion has remained steadfast in his belief that he is ready to compete and emerge victorious. Despite the concerns, the expectations are high for an exciting and intense battle between two of the sport’s brightest young stars.
Both Haney and Garcia are 25 years old and appear to be in the prime of their careers. Garcia is coming off a stellar eighth-round TKO win over Oscar Duarte, which served as a comeback performance following his first professional loss to Gervonta Davis in April 2023. On the other hand, Haney remains undefeated with a record of 34-0. In his last fight against Regis Prograis in December 2023, Haney put on a dominating performance, winning all 12 rounds on the judges’ scorecards.
Having recently claimed the 140-pound title from Prograis, the upcoming bout against Garcia will mark Haney’s first defense of his championship. The winner of the fight will have their pick of high-profile opponents for their next bout. As we approach the date of the fight, fans can expect more coverage and updates on what promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated showdown between two of boxing’s rising stars.
