Boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are set to fight on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, despite Garcia’s preference for the match to take place in Las Vegas.
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are all set to throw down on April 20. The venue? Barclays Center, Brooklyn. Haney’s pretty stoked about the Empire State hosting the fight. Garcia, on the other hand, seems to have a soft spot for Las Vegas.
Haney had a few choice words for Garcia. On Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, he said, “Queen Ry doesn’t like it, but go cry about it.” Ouch.
The contract’s signed. The fight’s in Brooklyn. That’s just how it is. Haney’s got no time for Garcia’s preferences. “Queen Ry can go cry about it. It’s happening April 20th,” he reiterated.
Haney’s record is spotless. He’s riding high on a wave of momentum after scoring unanimous decision victories over Regis Prograis and Vasyl Lomachenko last year.
For Haney, fighting in Brooklyn is a big deal. And going up against a rival? That’s just the cherry on top. A pre-Super Bowl face-off in Las Vegas earlier this month hinted at the intensity of their rivalry.
Haney found out about the fight the night before the official announcement. He’s thrilled. “I love New York. It’s the media capital of the world. So many eyeballs, so much extra promotion. I love it,” he gushed. His dad’s words echo in his mind: “If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.”
Haney’s laser-focused on the fight. Garcia can say whatever he wants. “Ryan Garcia’s coming to fight on April 20, I’m coming to fight on April 20,” Haney stated. Whatever Garcia says won’t change Haney’s preparation or mindset. It’s game on.