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The highly anticipated fight between lightweight champions Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is facing a potential cancellation due to a brewing controversy. The tension first ignited at a recent New York press conference, where Haney accused Garcia of appearing “drunk as a skunk.”

Garcia responded further, inflaming the situation by appearing on a live social media stream. This act seemingly triggered a chain reaction, further escalating the already heated rivalry between the two fighters. With each passing minute, the situation intensifies, leaving fans wondering if the much-anticipated bout will take place. But Garcia has a message for the people criticizing his actions.

Ryan Garcia clears the air surrounding his recent behavior

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Just recently, Garcia took to Twitter to share a video of himself going on a run. As he did so, he decided to address the situation regarding his recent behavior as well. He acknowledged, “Look guys, I understand that everybody’s concerned”. However, he emphasized the playful nature of his online presence. “99% of what I’m doing is just trolling,” he clarified, highlighting his actual training routine.

Garcia detailed his commitment, revealing, “I’m running- what? 8 miles. Waking up at 6 in the morning.” He further emphasized the importance of discipline, stating, “You don’t have a six-pack if you’re drinking every day and smoking.” Moreover, he added, “Just being an idiot doesn’t produce strength… hard work does.” In the end, he promised fans that even though he would continue to troll, he would also provide “little insight” to the fans about the hard work he is putting in.

Haney aims to seal the deal against Garcia

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are set to collide on April 20th in a highly anticipated bout. Haney, fresh off his record-breaking win for the WBC super lightweight title, will be looking for his first successful defense. It is the first time they face each other in a professional setting, even though they have a long history in amateur boxing. With a tied record of 3 wins each from their past meetings, both fighters are eager to settle the score.

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In an interview, Haney expressed his bold prediction about the match-up. He stated, “We’re 3-3 in the amateurs, and this is number 7. It’s time to seal the deal. To prove who’s the better man, who’s gotten better since the amateurs…”. 

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Furthermore, he claimed he would show how incredible he was through the fight. Haney claimed that he would make Garcia “quit on April 20th.” With both fighters confident and hungry for victory, this clash promises to be a thrilling night for boxing fans.

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