Ryan Garcia Wins Majority Decision over Devin Haney
Garcia Knocks Down Haney Three Times
In a highly anticipated boxing match, Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney via majority decision on Saturday night. Garcia scored three knockdowns in the fight and had Haney visibly rocked on multiple occasions.
Knockdown 1
Garcia landed a left hook to the body of Haney in the second round that sent Haney to the canvas. Haney was able to get up and continue fighting, but Garcia was in control of the round.
Knockdown 2
Garcia landed a right hand to the head of Haney in the sixth round that sent Haney to the canvas for the second time. Haney was again able to get up and continue fighting, but Garcia was continuing to dominate the fight.
Knockdown 3
Garcia landed a left hook to the body of Haney in the ninth round that sent Haney to the canvas for the third and final time. Haney was able to get up and finish the fight, but Garcia had clearly won the fight by this point.
Scores
The judges scored the fight 114-110, 115-109, and 112-112 in favor of Garcia. The 112-112 score was a controversial decision, as many people felt that Garcia had won the fight by a wider margin.
Post-Fight Reaction
Garcia was thrilled with the victory, saying that he had "proven that I am the best fighter in the world." Haney was disappointed with the loss, but he said that he would be back to fight again soon.
The victory is a major boost for Garcia's career. He is now the WBC lightweight champion, and he is considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
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