Shakur Stevenson, a rising star in the boxing world, has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. Stevenson firmly believes that Haney will emerge victorious in their showdown on April 20th, and not only that, but he predicts a knockout win for the WBC lightweight champion. This prediction, coming from a fellow boxer, carries some weight and raises questions about Ryan Garcia’s readiness for the fight.
Stevenson has pointed out that Garcia seems to be more focused on promoting and marketing the fight to sell tickets, rather than preparing for his match against the unbeaten Haney. Despite the lack of ticket sales for their clash at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Garcia has been investing a significant amount of time and effort into drumming up fan interest. On the other hand, Haney and his team have not engaged in as much promotion for the fight, potentially indicating a lack of focus on marketing and ticket sales.
The disparity in focus between Garcia and Haney is highlighted by the ticket sales for their upcoming bout. While Garcia has put in the work to promote the fight, Haney’s team, particularly his father Bill, have been more preoccupied with potential future matchups, assuming a victory over Garcia. This lack of attention to marketing and ticket sales has resulted in poor ticket sales, raising concerns about the priorities of Team Haney leading up to the fight.
Stevenson’s critique of Garcia extends beyond promotional efforts to his actual preparation for the fight. Upon watching sparring footage of Garcia, Stevenson expressed doubts about Garcia’s readiness and physical condition. Noting that Garcia appeared “big and hefty” in the footage, Stevenson raises doubts about Garcia’s ability to secure a win against the talented Haney. This scrutiny of Garcia’s preparation and physical condition adds another layer of concern to his prospects in the upcoming fight.
Shakur Stevenson’s critical assessment of Ryan Garcia’s approach to the upcoming fight against Devin Haney raises valid concerns about Garcia’s readiness and focus. With potential lapses in preparation, focus on ticket sales over fight preparation, and doubts about physical readiness, Garcia faces an uphill battle against the formidable Haney. Only time will tell whether Garcia’s priorities align with achieving victory in the ring.