Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia

Get ready for live round-by-round updates of the highly anticipated boxing bout between Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia, set to take place on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The official result declares Ryan Garcia as the victor over Devin Haney via majority decision, with judges’ scores of 112-112, 114-110, and 115-109 in favor of Garcia.

The main event is scheduled to commence around 11:45 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing on DAZN and PPV.com pay-per-view. For updates on the undercard action.

Haney (31-0, 15 knockouts) steps into the ring for the first time this year, following unanimous decision victories over Regis Prograis and Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2023.

Meanwhile, Garcia (24-1, 20 knockouts) aims to rebound after suffering his first career loss against Gervonta Davis in April 2023 (via seventh-round TKO). He returned to the win column with a victory over Oscar Duarte via eighth-round TKO this past December.

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia have now entered the ring, setting the stage for their highly anticipated bout.

Garcia’s entrance is nothing short of dramatic, reflecting his unconventional behavior in the lead-up to the fight. It kicks off with a clip of “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West, a fitting choice given his recent antics. The music then transitions to “El Rey” by Vicente Fernandez as Garcia makes his way through the ropes, symbolically removing an expensive-looking crown before the action begins.

Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia Round by Round Updates.

Round 1: begins with Garcia taking control of the center of the ring, utilizing his size advantage. Haney works to prevent Garcia from cutting off the ring, circling away to avoid Garcia’s big punches. However, Garcia manages to land a significant left hand that visibly hurts Haney, prompting him to quickly clinch to recover. Garcia continues to press forward with power punches, forcing Haney into survival mode early in the round. The pace slows momentarily as they clinch, allowing Haney to reset and start utilizing his jab, including a jab to the body. Haney rebounds nicely in the latter half of the round after Garcia’s strong start.

Round 2: Haney takes the initiative, being the first to land punches and determined not to let Garcia dictate the pace. He unleashes quick punches to the head, with his jab proving to be accurate and effective. Haney lands a glancing right hand and follows up with another. Meanwhile, Garcia remains relatively inactive, biding his time and waiting for the opportune moment to unleash his power shots. Haney continues to find success with his right hand, and although Garcia manages to tie him up in clinches a couple of times, he doesn’t show much else in this round.

Round 3: Haney lands an overhand right that finds its mark. Garcia continues to seek openings with his left hand, but Haney manages to evade it effectively. Haney lands a left hand that forces Garcia to retreat. The two engage in grappling, and Garcia protests of a low blow during the break. Haney maintains control with his lightning-fast jab, while Garcia’s punches are just missing their target. Another left hand from Haney causes Garcia to stumble, visibly frustrating him as Haney asserts dominance in the ring.

Round 4: Haney’s adept use of feints has Garcia disoriented. Haney lands a body shot and continues to trouble Garcia with his consistent jab. A left hand from Haney connects cleanly with Garcia. Despite occasional solid rights from Garcia, the round is punctuated by numerous clinches between significant exchanges. Haney maintains his dominance with effective body jabs, while Garcia circles the ring cautiously. Another jab to the body from Haney adds to his control of the round.

Round 5: Haney adeptly avoids Garcia’s aggressive combinations, showcasing his defensive prowess. Haney lands a sharp body shot, demonstrating his control of the center of the ring. Garcia struggles to find an opening as Haney consistently jabs at his midsection. Haney lands a counter right hand, further asserting his dominance. Despite attempts from Haney to land a haymaker, Garcia manages to tie him up, limiting the damage. Haney punctuates the round with a left hook, maintaining his command of the fight.

Round 6: Garcia exhibits a resurgence, landing a significant shot amidst a flurry of punches, exciting the crowd. However, Haney swiftly resumes his dominance, landing a right hand and utilizing his jab to corner Garcia. Haney pushes forward, prompting a warning from the referee regarding a shot to Garcia’s back. Haney argues that Garcia is turning away, defending his actions. Despite the back-and-forth, the round concludes with Garcia unable to capitalize on his attempts to connect with Haney.

Round 7: Garcia unleashes his left hand without much setup, but one connects solidly, followed by a right that sends Haney to the canvas for a knockdown. Haney rises, appearing unsteady on his feet as Garcia presses the attack, forcing Haney to clinch. The referee deducts a point from Garcia for punching on the break amidst the chaotic exchange. Garcia lands another punch, causing Haney to stagger, although it’s not ruled a knockdown. Haney struggles to maintain his composure, eventually dropping to his knees, though the referee doesn’t count it as a knockdown. With Haney visibly shaken, Garcia continues to apply pressure, while Haney desperately tries to hold on, leading to a tumultuous end to the round.

Round 8: Garcia resumes his aggressive approach, finding success with his punches as Haney struggles to evade them cleanly. Despite Haney’s efforts, Garcia’s relentless assault continues, with clubbing right hands landing effectively. Haney retaliates with body shots as Garcia adopts a defensive posture, almost turning away from his opponent. Haney asserts himself, chasing Garcia into the corner and delivering straight rights to the body. Haney finishes strong with good right hands, signaling a resurgence in his performance

Round 9: Garcia starts cautiously, with no initial flurry of punches. Haney takes advantage by quickly closing the distance, causing Garcia to evade. Haney lands a solid left hand on Garcia’s chin. Despite Garcia’s relative inactivity, Haney remains aggressive, connecting with a right hand followed by a pair of left hooks. Garcia finally unleashes a series of punches, including an uppercut that catches Haney’s attention. Garcia continues to throw heavy shots, but it may be too late to sway the momentum decisively.

Round 10: Haney starts by landing punches before Garcia responds with powerful shots, almost catching Haney off guard. Garcia maintains the pressure and manages to rock Haney once again, leading to another knockdown. Despite getting back on his feet, Haney continues to engage in clinches and holds, prompting a warning from the referee for both fighters. Garcia lands a powerful left hook that momentarily freezes Haney, but he remains standing. Garcia dominates the round with additional right hands while Haney retaliates with body shots. The outcome of the final rounds remains uncertain given the unpredictable nature of the fight.

Round 11: Garcia aggressively pursues Haney, seeking to secure a decisive victory. However, Haney manages to regain control of the ring and backs Garcia up. Despite Haney’s efforts, Garcia lands a right hand as he advances, followed by a left hook that prompts Haney to clinch. Garcia continues to find success with clean right hands, and a left hand from Garcia sends Haney to the canvas. Haney gets back up before the count, but with less than a minute remaining in the round, he becomes entangled in a messy exchange. The outcome of the round remains uncertain as both fighters vie for dominance.

Round 12: Haney displays a willingness to take risks with his strikes, but this approach could potentially backfire. Sensing the urgency of the situation, he returns to utilizing his jab. With two minutes remaining, Garcia narrowly misses with a left hook and follows up with a right hand. Haney responds with a jab of his own. Surprisingly, Garcia utilizes his jab, a tactic seldom seen in the fight thus far. Inside the ring, Garcia indulges in some showboating, shaking his shoulders and challenging Haney to engage. Despite Haney’s jabs, Garcia continues his display, sticking his tongue out playfully. The round concludes with an air of uncertainty surrounding the fighters’ strategies.