Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia live press conference: Staredown cancelled amid fears of physical altercation

Following a very unique buildup, the moment approaches for WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney and challenger Ryan Garcia to throw down at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 20. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast via DAZN PPV.

Before the fists start flying, the pair met up to exchange verbal blows at the final press conference in New York.

Given how heated things were between them when the fight was originally announced, the major takeaway between expletives was that the traditional staredown was cancelled.

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 18, 2024

Insults have been hurled back and forth on social media for weeks, prompting Haney to tell DAZN that his opponent “has crossed the line” with his pre-fight theatrics.

WATCH: Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia, live on DAZN

The Sporting News provided regular updates and highlights from the final press conference in Brooklyn:

Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia live press conference updates

3:28 p.m. ET: Golden Boy Promotions, eager to avoid a physical altercation, cancels the staredown, which is a rarity. And just like that, the press conference is over.

3:26 p.m. ET: Haney tells the assembled media, “I want the world to give me my just do when I smash this m—– f—–!”

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 18, 2024

3:24 p.m. ET: Both fighters tell each other they’re scared to have a shootout at ring center. There’s now an official bet that Garcia will pay Haney $500,000 for every pound he comes in overweight on weigh-in day. The limit is 140 pounds.

3:22 p.m. ET: Haney takes the stage. “This is a fight that I will make easy. I’ve stayed focused. I have tunnel vision. All of his antics will betray him.”

3:20 p.m. ET: Ryan Garcia takes the stage and thanks Jesus countless times. “What do you guys want me to say? I’ve already done everything. I’m ready to kick a–. I’m ready to f— this guy up!”

3:16 p.m. ET: Bill Haney closes by saying “What Devin is going to do him shouldn’t be on TV. Come Saturday night that boy is going to pay.”

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3:13 p.m. ET: Bill Haney’s turn to take the stage. After praising everyone connected with the promotion, Haney hands Garcia a book entitled Psychology For Dummies. Garcia immediately throws it off the stage to which Bill Haney responds, “That’s what George Kambosos did! You saw what happened to him.”

3:11 p.m. ET: Former Trainer of the Year Derrick James takes the dais. “This fight is all about execution. Now it’s time for Ryan to go out and execute.”

3:09 p.m. ET: Bernard Hopkins takes the dais and offers the shortest sound bite he’s ever given, “We have a fight!”

WOW!! Incredible gesture from Oscar De La Hoya for Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia gifting them custom leather jackets with custom fight artwork!#HaneyGarcia | LIVE on DAZN PPV April 20
PRESS CONFERENCE 🔗 https://t.co/2OkHZkmakr pic.twitter.com/hZwudIUCDB

— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) April 18, 2024

3:07 p.m. ET: Oscar De La Hoya is now on the stage. The former six-weight world champ gifts Garcia and Haney custom-made leather jackets commemorating the upcoming fight.

3:04: p.m. ET: Eddie Hearn, who is representing Haney, takes the dais and is immediately booed theatrically by Garcia. Hearn takes it well and proceeds with his speech, “As the fight draws closer we start to realise what we have in front of us. Too young superstars!”

Hearn gives Haney his flowers: “You are a class act!”

2:59 p.m. ET: Haney, dressed all in black and wearing shades, enters with promoter Eddie Hearn. Trainer/ father Bill Haney is carrying Mexican and American flags.

2:53 p.m. ET: All smiles, Garcia enters the press conference, shakes hands with promoter Oscar De La Hoya, and takes his position on the stage.

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2:44 p.m. ET: Devin Haney running late. Things will be kicking off soon.

2:23 p.m. ET: Undercard segment finished, fighters are posing for photos. Next up is Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia.

2:10 p.m. ET: Oscar De La Hoya is on the dais and introducing the undercard players before we get to the main event.

Hello and welcome to the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia press conference at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We’re just about to get underway!

When is Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia?

Haney vs. Garcia is set for April 20. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. Haney and Garcia should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

Region
Date
Main Card Start Time
Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET)
Saturday, April 20
8 p.m. ET
11:30 p.m. ET
USA and Canada (PT)
Saturday, April 20
5 p.m. PT
8:30 p.m. PT
UK and Ireland
Sunday, April 21
1 a.m. BST
4:30 a.m. BST
Australia
Sunday, April 21
10 a.m. AEST
1:30 p.m. AEST
India
Sunday, April 21
5:30 a.m. IST
9 a.m. IST

How to watch Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia

The fight will be broadcast across the DAZN platform.

Region
TV channel
Live streaming
USA
—
DAZN PPV
Canada
—
DAZN PPV
UK and Ireland
DAZN 1 HD
DAZN PPV
Australia
—
DAZN PPV
India
—
DAZN PPV

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Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia PPV price

PPV price: $69.99
DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia
DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K. Check the DAZN website for latest pricing in India.

Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight card

Devin Haney (c) vs. Ryan Garcia for the WBC super lightweight title
Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Sean McComb; Super Lightweights
Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Pierre Dibombe; Super Middleweights
John Ramirez vs. David Jimenez for the interim WBA super flyweight title
Charles Conwell vs. Nathaniel Gallimore; Super Welterweights

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