NEW YORK – Devin Haney looked fit as he settled into a seat on the dais Tuesday. Trim, even. Not close to the 140-lbs. limit he will need to make April 20, when he defends his title against Ryan Garcia, but not that far off. He was sharp, focused and eager to engage Garcia in the first official promotional event for this upcoming pay per view.
Ryan Garcia? Well …
Among the questions that emerged from Haney and Garcia’s two-city press tour were about Garcia’s fitness. Haney, certainly, is ready. Last year was a banner year for Haney, Sports Illustrated’s 2023 Fighter of the Year. He edged out a win over Vasyl Lomachenko and in his first fight at 140-lbs., pitched a shutout of then-titleholder Regis Prograis. At 25, Haney is peaking as a fighter.
