Shakur Stevenson Trolls Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney for ‘Too Expensive’ Ticket Prices; Fans React

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s fight is just over a week away, but is there trouble brewing outside the ring? Reports indicate sluggish ticket sales for the April 20th matchup at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This isn’t the first time lukewarm interest has plagued a Haney fight. Remember his December bout against Regis Prograis? That one was also a PPV disaster supposedly selling only around 50K PPVs.

Boxing fans hoping to witness the highly anticipated Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight may have to pay more this time. Ticket prices start around $144 but can soar past $20,000 for premium ringside seats. The prices also vary from website to website. Is the lack of excitement a result of the high ticket prices? Or is there something else at play? Shakur Stevenson, always active on Twitter, recently added fuel to the fire. What did he do?

Shakur Stevenson throws shade

My Mixtapez threw the first punch in the digital arena with a telling screenshot. Their post showcased a sea of unsold seats for the Garcia vs. Haney fight, captioned, “Haney vs. Garcia ticket sales are not looking good for their April 20th fight.” Not one to miss an opportunity, Shakur Stevenson, who fought and won last against Edwin De Los Santos in November last year, reposted this tweet.

The move added fuel to the fire, spotlighting the event’s struggling ticket sales. And fans were all for it, and all for criticizing Shakur Stevenson too.

Should’ve Gone to Vegas!

Firstly, a local fan expressed the high ticket prices deterred his immediate purchase. Living within a short distance from the Barclays Center, he’s playing the waiting game, hoping for a last-minute price drop, yet remains open to watching the fight on TV.

Secondly, another voice chimed in, critiquing the decision to host the fight in Brooklyn rather than Las Vegas. This fan believes that the iconic fight city could have offered a better backdrop, possibly improving sales.

Then, directly addressing the promoters, a third reaction surfaced, calling for a drop in ticket prices. This plea to Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions highlights a shared frustration among fans over what they perceive as inaccessible pricing.

However, not all feedback was critical of the event’s management. One individual defended the fight’s allure, suggesting that even with current sales trends, the actual attendance could still surpass that of Shakur Stevenson’s last bout against Edwin De Los Santos.

Finally, another commenter took a swipe at Shakur Stevenson, suggesting that despite the ticket sales controversy, Garcia vs. Haney still promised more excitement than any of Stevenson’s recent fights. This mix of opinions paints a complex picture of fan expectations and the challenges facing big-ticket boxing events.

Even as some defended the potential of the event, others called for significant changes to make the fight more accessible to a broader audience.

Will these vocal fan reactions influence any last-minute changes to ticket pricing or promotions? Moreover, how do you think these discussions impact the fighters themselves, knowing the eyes of the boxing community are watching, waiting, and weighing in?

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