“I Was With Them at Amateurs”: Keyshawn Davis Reasons Devin Haney Will Beat Ryan Garcia

On the 20th of April, Devin Haney will step inside the ring against Ryan Garcia with his WBC Super-Lightweight title on the line. While Haney is undefeated with 31 wins, Garcia is currently 24-1-0. Certainly, Garcia vs. Haney is one of the most exciting fights that Golden Boy Promotions will offer this year. But, who has a better chance of carrying the day on April 20th?

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On that note, Keyshawn Davis, who just defeated Jose Pedraza on February 8th, picked ‘The Dream’ over ‘KingRy’. Having been a contemporary of Garcia and Devin at the amateurs, Davis voted for Haney. But, why? Well, here is what the 24-year-old said.

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After Keyshawn Davis defeated Francesco Patera in July last year, ‘The Businessman’ called out Devin Haney, hoping to lay his hands on the Undisputed Lightweight title. In addition, Davis stated he would go for the stoppage if he and Haney were to fight. However, ahead of Devin Haney vs. Vasyl Lomachenko, Keyshawn Davis also showed his faith in Devin’s abilities. On being asked who would win, Davis had confidently said he “got Devin“. Similarly, ahead of Garcia vs. Haney, Keyshawn now continues to root for ‘The Dream’.

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On being asked who would win between Ryan and Devin, Davis said, “Devin Haney’s got better skills, you know. I just think he’s the better all-around fighter.” “It’s going to be a hell of a fight though. I know it’s going to be a hell of a fight,” the 24-year-old emphasized.

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“I was with them at amateurs when they fought three times. So, it’s going to be a hell of a showdown,” Davis told Fight Hub TV. “But, I just feel Devin, he’s got more of the skills. He’s a more skilful fighter. I always go with the skill. So, Devin Haney,” Keyshawn concluded. Well, as Keyshawn said, Devin Haney has indeed displayed impressive qualities in his fights.

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Haney is an intelligent fighter in the sense that he understands his reach. Although several people complained that he starts slow, Haney uses basic punches appropriately and avoids unnecessary risks. For example, when ‘The Dream’ fought George Kambosos Jr., he kept the latter at bay and made the most of his jabs and straight hands. Anyway, do you think Devin Haney will bear Ryan Garcia down? In your opinion, who is more skilful – Garcia or Haney? Let us know in the comments below.

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