Video: Shakur Stevenson Says Ryan Garcia Will Lose to Devin Haney, 'He's Not Focused'
April 20, 2024
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson sees a clear favorite in Saturday's showdown between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.
Appearing on FS1's TMZ Sports Show, Stevenson feels Garcia will go down because he's "not focused" and isn't "really taking the fight serious."
"It seems like he's more focused on selling the fight than actually working and making sure that he's coming 100% ready for the fight. I don't think it's an act," Stevenson added.
It's hard not to agree with Stevenson going into the bout. Garcia tipped the scales 3.2 pounds above the 140-pound limit, forcing his camp to agree to terms on a new deal before the fight could take place.
Garcia will no longer be challenging for Haney's WBC junior welterweight title. ESPN's Mike Coppinger noted the Flash agreed to forfeit more than $600,000 of his purse to Haney as part of the renegotiated deal.
Haney is a heavy favorite to win on Saturday night at -900 (bet $900 to win $100), per DraftKings Sportsbook. The Dream is 31-0 in his professional career with all of his wins either via unanimous decision or stoppage.
Garcia suffered his first career loss to Gervonta Davis via seventh-round knockout in April 2023. He did get back on track in December with a knockout victory over Oscar Duarte.
The Haney-Garcia showdown will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday night. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event likely to begin around 11 p.m. ET.
For all the latest betting information and reaction, check out B/R Betting.
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