The eagerly awaited showdown between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is scheduled for April 20th in Las Vegas. Haney’s WBC Junior Welterweight Title will be on the line.
Both fighters, now in their prime, have been on a collision course since their amateur days. We analyze the betting odds for the Haney vs. Garcia matchup and provide an early breakdown of the fight, including the most favorable props to bet on.
Haney vs Garcia Odds
| Boxer | Odds |
| Devin Haney | -500 |
| Ryan Garcia | +370 |
The latest odds for Haney vs Garcia according to FanDuel have Haney as a -500 betting favorite (83.3% implied win probability). The challenger here KingRy is looking to upset the odds as a +370 underdog.
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While Haney holds the betting advantage, Garcia brings his own versatile approach, presenting new challenges that Haney may not have encountered previously. Garcia’s movement and style could potentially yield early success in the fight, offering an intriguing dynamic to the matchup.
As the fight progresses Haney usually starts to pick up momentum and if a shot from “Tank” put Garcia to his knees, Haney can also try to deliver similar punishing body shots to slow Garcia’s speed and potentially stop Garcia in the later rounds.
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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia Betting
Haney and Garcia clashed six times in their amateur bouts. Haney secured three wins, while Garcia triumphed three times as well. It’s a huge selling point for this fight and another big moment for boxing in 2024.
The fight will happen in Las Vegas, most likely at the T-Mobile Arena. DAZN is set to stream the match since Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy, the promoters for Haney and Garcia respectively, have exclusive agreements with DAZN.
Haney (31-0, 15 knockouts) won the WBC 140-pound title in his last bout on December 9, knocking down Regis Prograis and securing a unanimous decision victory. The fight occurred at the sold-out Chase Center in San Francisco, Haney’s hometown.
In his last bout on May 20th, Haney successfully defended his Ring Magazine and undisputed lightweight titles with a narrow decision victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko. Subsequently, Haney made the decision to relinquish his world championship belts in the 135-pound division in order to transition to a higher weight class.
At 25 years old, Garcia has worked with different trainers, including Eddy Reynoso, Joe Goossen, and currently, Derrick James. Which tells us he’s had his fair shares of ups and downs already in the boxing game. This will be KingRy’s first shot at a world title belt in his career.
In his latest fight on December 2, Garcia knocked out Oscar Duarte, a fringe lightweight contender, in the eighth round. Duarte was another solid test for Garcia, and an important stepping stone back into title contention. Yet it surfaced up many underlying improvements that Garcia needs to focus on including his defence and footwork.
Prior to that, on April 22, Garcia faced Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, enduring two knockdowns before winning by knockout in a clash of undefeated lightweight contenders.
Overall Haney’s measured, technical style contrasts sharply with Garcia’s aggressive, speed-based approach, creating an intriguing matchup.
Haney’s emphasis on out-boxing and counter-punching presents challenges for Garcia, who aims to close the distance and land potent shots. On the flip side, Garcia’s speed and power will put Haney’s defensive skills and ability to control the fight’s tempo to the test.
In essence, Haney prioritizes precision and defense, while Garcia leans towards speed and offense. The collision of these styles will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in deciding the fight’s outcome.
My early money is on Devin Haney, who has already proved himself as a world class champion. He fought Lomanchenko for twelve hard rounds and this could be really be the first fight 2019 that “The Dream” scores a TKO finish.
Betting Pick: Haney by TKO/KO.