The Highly Anticipated Fight Between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia: A Battle of Young Stars
The upcoming fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia on April 20 has been the talk of the boxing world. These two former amateur rivals, who have each won three times against the other, are now set to face off as professionals for the WBC junior welterweight title. However, the focus has shifted from the excitement of this matchup to Garcia’s recent behavior and mental health concerns.
Garcia’s actions, including his social media antics and reported mental health evaluation request from the New York State Athletic Commission, have overshadowed the build-up to this highly anticipated fight. This will be Garcia’s second attempt at winning a world title, after being stopped by Gervonta Davis last April.
Austin Trout, a former junior middleweight beltholder, believes that Garcia’s mental state has been the reason for his previous failures to reach the top of the sport. Trout stated, “He’s got all the ability, but he doesn’t have the heart or the mental game to really be where he should be – and he’s just proving that.”
The uncertainty surrounding Garcia’s mental health and the possibility of the fight being cancelled has raised doubts about whether the fight will even take place. Trout himself admitted that he would be surprised to see the two fighters face off on the proposed date.
Despite the distractions, Trout is confident in his prediction for the outcome of the fight. He believes that Haney, who has been continuously improving, will come out on top. Trout compared Haney’s work ethic to that of Canelo Alvarez, stating, “He works hard. He’ll stay working. He’s hungry right now.”
Trout’s Thoughts on the Fight and His Own Upcoming Endeavors
Trout, who is ranked No. 11 by the WBA at junior middleweight, is also looking forward to the launch of Season 2 of “Team Combat League” on March 28. As the coach of Team Houston Hitman, Trout hopes to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of fighters.
In conclusion, the fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia has been marred by controversy and uncertainty. However, it still remains a highly anticipated matchup between two young stars in the sport of boxing. Only time will tell if the fight will actually take place and who will come out on top. As for Trout, he continues to stay focused on his own endeavors and passing on his wisdom to the next generation of fighters. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting story from Kosport Magazine.
