Haney vs Garcia

[TIC]

actually laughing out loud

[Spicoli]

actually laughing out loud

That was a shit show today. It's strictly an unhinged social media 'promotion' now and they even managed to get the MLB opening pitch co promotion pulled back after their screaming toddler display today. You have to "hype" a fight beyond fans who are already on board for it and cheapening it to yelling death threats, your mom zingers and homophobic taunts should be left to kids at recess. Just playing to low hanging fruit this one.

[Primo Carnera]

I’ve been saying for ages, this fight shouldn’t happen, and I don’t think it will!
All that BS yesterday, Garcia looked heavy, bloated, pissed or under the influence of substances and a million miles from being “fight ready”.
The guy is mentally fucked up and he could get seriously hurt.
If the fight goes ahead, it’s a mismatch.

[TitoFan]

I don't think Haney has either the power or the style to "seriously hurt" Garcia... only to thoroughly embarrass him, which I totally hope he does if the fight goes ahead.

No need to pile on to my years-long utter dislike (or arguments) against Ryan. It's all been said many times before.

I do hope that if Haney DOES embarrass the crap out of Garcia... that Garcia will slink away from boxing... gets the professional help he needs... and begin making his living on social media with his hordes of adoring fans.

Maybe he can keep his crown and keep calling himself (cough) KingRy. I'm sure his teenybopper fans will be most appreciative.

[Ivan Zhelezo]

Professional boxer vs media athlete. Haney is going to hurt Ryan

[Memphis]

Media Athlete is a bit harsh. Garcia has 200 odd amateur fights. Good pro. He's legit. Yes he plays the social media game well? I'm not sure if well is the right word to be honest. In the snippets I've seen he appears to be anything but well. He looks like he's having a breakdown. That said. Yes I think he's out of his depth.

Haney's father strikes me as repellent cunt devoid of any class. Horrible human.

[Master]

World champion Devin Haney says Ryan Garcia's "antics will betray him" as the challenger continued their bitter rivalry with unsavoury exchanges before Saturday's light-welterweight contest.

The Americans, both 25, will meet at the Barclay Center, Brooklyn, New York.

Garcia launched a foul-mouthed tirade at both Haney and a member of the crowd at Thursday's news conference.

"The antics are almost done. This isn't an easy fight but a fight I will make look easy," Haney said.

"I have my tunnel vision. It will show. All his antics and all the things he has been doing will betray him and it will show."

Haney pushed fellow Californian Garcia in the face during a promotional meet-up at the top of New York's Empire State Building on Tuesday, and the bad blood that has dominated the build-up continued two days later.

Garcia - who has spoken openly about his mental health struggles in the past - has posted several erratic, often unsubstantiated and defamatory, social media posts in recent months, leading to concerns from the boxing community over his wellbeing.

"What do you guys want me to say? I've already said everything," he said.

Garcia - who boasts 24 wins with one defeat and is known for his blistering hand speed - then repeatedly yelled "I'm on fire" and "I'm strong" before returning his seat.

Moments later, he directed a number of expletive-laden insults towards a Haney supporter in the audience.

Two-weight world champion Haney, dressed in all black with matching sunglasses and gloves, remained expressionless.

Haney will make a first defence of his 140lb crown. He has won all 31 pro bouts and is widely considered one of boxing's pound-for-pound stars.

His father and trainer, Bill Haney, and promoter, Eddie Hearn, suggested Garcia's behaviour should not been taken seriously.

"The promotion you have given this fight has been unbelievable. Baffling, but unbelievable," Hearn told Garcia.

Haney Sr added: "Ryan has fooled the people into thinking he's something other than a great fighter," before handing Garcia a book titled Psychology for Dummies.

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[Ivan Zhelezo]

Media Athlete is a bit harsh. Garcia has 200 odd amateur fights. Good pro. He's legit. Yes he plays the social media game well? I'm not sure if well is the right word to be honest. In the snippets I've seen he appears to be anything but well. He looks like he's having a breakdown. That said. Yes I think he's out of his depth.

Haney's father strikes me as repellent cunt devoid of any class. Horrible human.

At one time yes Ryan was a young dedicated boxer. He was a legit prospect. That Ryan is long gone. All that is left is the athletic media prostitute that we see today