Stallone’s Brother Weighs In: Why Garcia vs. Haney Will Be Boxing’s Must-Watch Event of the Year!
With just over a week to go until the highly anticipated showdown between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling clash between two of the sport’s brightest stars. Adding fuel to the excitement, Frank Stallone, the younger brother of Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, has weighed in on the matchup, offering his insights on who holds the advantage in this epic battle.
In a video shared on his Instagram account, Stallone donned a cap emblazoned with the word ‘Boxing’ as he delved into the intricacies of the Garcia vs. Haney matchup. Drawing attention to the contrasting styles of the two fighters, Stallone highlighted the intriguing dynamic of a natural boxer like Garcia facing off against the technical prowess of Haney.
“Now, Ryan is fighting at 140, where he had to starve down to fight, Tank, which does drain you. Devin has kind of filled out. He’s punching harder, he’s an excellent boxer, excellent hand speed. All that stuff.”
“Ryan is a devastating puncher. If he catches you clean, he can, to the body or to the head, you can go. I mean, there is no joke about that.”
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“Ryan is a devastating puncher,” Stallone remarked, acknowledging Garcia’s formidable punching power. “If he catches you clean, you can go, there’s no joke about that.” However, Stallone also lauded Haney’s skills, describing him as an “excellent boxer” with superior hand speed and punching ability.
He reflected, “Do I think he has the boxing skills of Haney? No. But Julian Jackson did not have the skills of Terry Norris, and he dislocated his head, almost. But you got a guy who’s a dynamite puncher. Ryan’s got fast hands. His right hand is suspect. I would believe he can punch with both hands.”
“I think it’s a better fight than Usyk and Fury. I think you got two young guys, in their prime. Boxer puncher and pure natural puncher,” concluded Frank Stallone.
Despite recognizing Garcia’s knockout potential, Stallone stopped short of declaring him a better fighter than Haney. Drawing parallels to boxing history, he referenced legendary bouts where power punchers faced off against technically sound opponents, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the sport.
“I think it’s a better fight than Usyk and Fury,” Stallone declared, comparing the Garcia vs. Haney matchup to the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. With both Garcia and Haney in their prime and boasting contrasting fighting styles, Stallone believes their showdown has all the makings of a classic encounter that could eclipse even the biggest fights in the sport.
As the countdown to Garcia vs. Haney continues, Stallone’s analysis adds an extra layer of intrigue to what is already shaping up to be a blockbuster event. With boxing fans around the world eagerly awaiting the moment these two titans step into the ring, anticipation is reaching fever pitch for what promises to be an unforgettable night of action.
