Bill Haney Breaks Silence on Ryan Garcia Contesting New York Venue

Where will the gloves be laced, and the punches thrown? Amidst the buzz of an upcoming bout, confusion reigns. Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, set for an April 20 clash, find themselves at a crossroads over the venue. Barclays Center, New York, hosts this title fight, yet not without contention.

Garcia’s preference leans elsewhere, sparking debate. Bill Haney steps into the fray, his words slicing through the uncertainty. But what’s so peculiar about New York that divides camps?

Why the Barclays Center is boxing’s Biggest stage

In a candid exchange with FightHype, Bill Haney, father and trainer of Devin Haney, addressed Ryan Garcia’s expressed reservations about New York as the chosen venue for their highly anticipated fight. “What were your thoughts on Ryan Garcia saying he doesn’t want the fight to happen in New York at Barclays Center? I guess cause of the taxes or something like that, what are your thoughts?” the interviewer queried. Setting the stage for a response that would underline the significance of the chosen locale.

Bill Haney’s reply was emphatic and laced with the spirit of competition, “I don’t know but this is what dreams are made of you know. If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere you know what I’m saying. So we’re looking forward to this opportunity and to be in Brooklyn come on man, the home of Jay-Z, the home of Biggie, the home of Zab Judah. I mean come on man we here baby. We’re looking forward to it I don’t know what Ryan is talking about. It’s the biggest stage and he’s going to get that pretty little face beat.”

Although Ryan is not getting the fight in his choice of venue, he is set to make a huge bag of money.

Ryan Garcia is set to earn 8 figures?

Ryan Garcia’s upcoming bout against Devin Haney on April 20th promises not just fireworks in the ring but also a financial windfall. With the boxing world buzzing, Garcia took to Instagram to give a peek into the potential earnings from this highly anticipated match. Sharing a repost that speculated, “Ryan Garcia would have made $80-$100M after Haney fight,” he added his touch with a caption that resonated with his journey: “Not too bad for a small town boy.”

This revelation not only highlights the immense financial stakes of the fight but also reflects Garcia’s ascent in the boxing sphere. Marking a significant leap from his past earnings and showcasing the lucrative nature of high-profile boxing matchups.

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If you were Ryan Garcia, would you still contest the venue of the fight, or 80-100 million dollars would be enough for you to go through this fight?

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