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Devin Haney: ‘I Am In Competition With Greatness’

Originally posted on Fights Around The World | Last updated 4/6/24

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (April 5, 2024): Former undisputed lightweight champion and current WBC Super Lightweight Champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) hosted a Los Angeles Media Workout to promote his upcoming title defense against “King” Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs). The fight night is presented in association with Haney Promotions, KingRy Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing. The mega-event will take place on Saturday, April 20, exclusively live on DAZN around the world and DAZN PPV in the US.

WBC Super Lightweight Champion Devin Haney

“Camp has been amazing. I’m in the zone – always. I’m obviously getting more adjusted to this new weight class – I am getting stronger, my mind is clear, I’m in the best shape physically, and I am just ready to go.”

“Not having to go down the extra five pounds has been a tremendous help for me. I had been at 135 for a long time. At 140, it just feels so different. My performance against Regis Prograis showed that.”

“At the end of the day, Ryan Garcia is going to say what he is going to say. No matter what, I am going to do my job to be the very best Devin Haney I can be. Whichever version of Ryan shows up on April 20, I will be ready for him. Ryan Garcia is just another opponent to me. I am in competition with greatness. That is why I train so hard, that is why I stay so disciplined.”

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Haney vs. Garcia is a 12-round fight for the WBC Super Lightweight World Championship that is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Haney Promotions, KingRy Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20 on DAZN PPV live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

This article first appeared on Fights Around The World and was syndicated with permission.

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