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In a thrilling showdown that had the boxing world on the edge of their seats, Ryan Garcia emerged victorious over Devin Haney in a stunning majority-decision win on Saturday night. Despite missing weight and being ineligible to win the WBC belt, Garcia put on a show for fans in Brooklyn, dropping Haney four times throughout the fight.

From the opening bell, Garcia came out swinging, landing a clean left hook that set the tone for the rest of the bout. Despite facing some adversity, including a point deduction for punching on the break and turning his back on Haney at times, Garcia’s moments of brilliance were enough to secure the win on two scorecards, with one judge scoring it a draw.

Addressing concerns about his mental health in his post-fight interview, Garcia dismissed the criticism and called for a rematch with Haney. The 25-year-old rising star proved his doubters wrong with his performance in the ring, showcasing his speed and power against a tough opponent in Haney.

For his part, Haney expressed disappointment in his performance but showed resilience after being knocked down multiple times by Garcia. The former undisputed lightweight champion expressed interest in a rematch with Garcia, citing the missed weight as a reason to run it back.

With this victory, Garcia handed Haney his first professional loss and solidified his status as a rising star in the super-lightweight division. Fans can expect more fireworks from both fighters in the future as they look to settle the score in a highly anticipated rematch.