Garcia Drops Haney in First Round, Claims WBC Lightweight Title
Garcia Stuns Haney with Liver Shot, Claims Unanimous Decision
Undercard Falls Flat Before Main Event
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Ryan Garcia shocked the boxing world on Saturday night, dropping Devin Haney in the first round and claiming a unanimous decision victory to capture the WBC lightweight title.
Garcia, who entered the fight as a heavy underdog, connected with a clean left hook to Haney's liver early in the opening round. Haney crumpled to the canvas and took several minutes to recover.
Haney managed to survive the round, but Garcia continued to control the pace of the fight. The younger fighter landed several more hard punches throughout the contest, while Haney struggled to find his rhythm.
In the end, the judges scored the fight 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112 in favor of Garcia. The victory marks the biggest upset in boxing this year and gives Garcia his first world championship.
The undercard for the fight was underwhelming, featuring several mismatched bouts. However, the main event more than made up for it, delivering on the promise of an exciting and competitive contest.
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