Game 7
For all of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney’s differences, the boxing rivals share an identical path in the sport that has made them millions.
Garcia is an eccentric character, who prides himself on his exciting fighting style and quick, explosive hands.
Meanwhile, Haney is reserved and takes pride in having won the fight by any means necessary, as he has done in his 31-match unbeaten run to date.
But for all that separates the American duo inside and outside the ring, they emerged the same.
The two were amateur champions and even opponents, boxing six times, tied on three each.
Now, they settle the score Saturday night in New York in a true Game 7 after being tied in the unpaid standings.
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How Garcia botched his first big financial deal
Garcia’s viral videos meant he was already a familiar face in boxing circles, but he proved he had the talent to back it up.
A stoppage was so impressive that he received a $50,000 contract – but the pay packet was knocked out just as quickly as his opponent.
“The first fight I had on TV after I exploded on the internet, I knocked the guy out in 30 seconds on ESPN,” said Garcia, now 25 years old.
“So it was crazy. It was then that the manager gave me a check for US$50,000 – and I spent it within a week! I didn’t care, even if we were broke.
“I was like, ‘I’ll pay the rent, but I need to buy some shit.’ Because I always believed it would be great. I always believed that.
“I never had the feeling that I couldn’t do it.”
Con-work
Charles Conwell gets the job done in six rounds.
He was pressing and Gallimore did very well in staying on his feet and in the fight.
But ultimately, the referee correctly stopped the action to give Conwell a winning debut with Golden Boy Promotions.
Big hitter
Ryan Garcia found fame and fortune overnight after becoming a viral sensation – but his first big contract didn’t last long.
Garcia is one of boxing’s biggest stars, with an army of fans and more than 10 million followers on Instagram.
His online antics have made him almost as famous as his devastating performances in the ring.
And it all started for Garcia when he was just a teenager, showing off his sensational hand speed in the gym in front of a cameraman.
His mind-blowing combinations, almost too fast to capture with the naked eye, were captured on film and posted on social media.
And when Garcia went to bed and woke up, he was an overnight sensation and a boxing newcomer to watch.
Garcia is here… and with a message
Tonight’s underdog is in the building and the game is already starting.
He came to the arena wearing a “RIP Devin Haney” tank top with the dates 1999-2024.
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