Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight: Garcia's mental health, Haney's breakout moment among top storylines
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The 140-pound showdown on Saturday night in Brooklyn has plenty of intrigue attached to it
Two of boxing's best young stars are set to clash when Ryan Garcia challenges WBC junior welterweight champion Devin Haney. The fight goes down on Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn (8 p.m. ET, DAZN PPV & PPV.com).
Garcia is fighting for a world title for the first time in his career and is looking to continue to rebound from an April 2023 stoppage loss to Gervonta "Tank" Davis in a huge box office draw that served as a major setback for Garcia's career. Meanwhile, Haney is making the first defense of the title he won with a dominant decision win over Regis Prograis in December.
There are plenty of major storylines entering the fight, from Garcia's mental health to Haney's struggle to become a superstar in line with his prodigious talent.