Highlights
- Ryan Garcia proved doubters wrong with a dominant win over Devin Haney despite underdog status and mental health concerns.
- Bob Arum deems Haney vs. Garcia PPV sales as disappointing, failing to live up to the hype and predictions made by Oscar De La Hoya.
- Despite lower-than-expected numbers, both fighters benefit from the event with a potential rematch on the horizon and future lucrative opportunities.
In a highly anticipated showdown between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, the pay-per-view (PPV) numbers have fallen far short of expectations, despite the hype surrounding the fight.
Ryan Garcia showcased his superstar potential with a dominant performance, knocking down Haney three times and securing a majority decision victory. Garcia was a sizable underdog with many spectators questioning his mental health due to his bizarre behavior leading up to the bout. However, the underwhelming PPV figures have cast a shadow over the success of the event.
Ryan Garcia Reveals Earnings For Devin Haney Fight After Betting On Himself
Ryan Garcia made a huge bet on himself and walked away with his biggest payday.
Bob Arum Says Haney vs. Garcia Bombed On PPV
The Top Rank Boss Claims The Projected Numbers Failed To Impress
Despite significant pre-fight buzz and anticipation, the PPV sales for the DAZN headliner have been labeled as “very disappointing” by Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. The clash between Garcia and Haney, touted as the event of the year, failed to meet the projected numbers, according to Arum’s remarks to Fighthype.com.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya had initially predicted PPV sales exceeding 1.5 million, but the actual numbers are expected to be significantly lower. Anything below 500,000 would be considered a setback, especially given the high expectations set for the event.
Devin Haney Addresses Broken Jaw Claims After Ryan Garcia Loss
WBC Super Lightweight champion Devin Haney has released a statement after his shock loss to Ryan Garcia.
Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia reportedly sold over 1.2 million PPV buys and many analysts believed that Haney vs. Garcia would generate similar numbers despite being on the DAZN platform. The streaming platform which previously marketed itself as an alternative to PPV has reversed that decision.
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia Rematch Is A Big Fight
Haney Will Likely Take Another Fight Before The Rematch
Despite the alleged disappointing numbers, both Garcia and Haney have emerged as winners in terms of raising their profiles in the sport. A rematch between the two fighters is likely in the cards, promising another lucrative opportunity for both parties involved.
Haney is expected to return later this year to defend his WBC super lightweight title against Sandor Martin and Garcia has opened up about fighting at welterweight or a catchweight bout against Davis in a rematch.
