Trainer: "Ryan is the Face of Boxing"

Renowned American trainer Robert Garcia commented on Ryan Garcia's (25-1, 20 KOs) victory over WBC champion in the junior welterweight class (up to 63.5 kg) Devin Haney (31-1, 15 KOs). According to Robert, Ryan significantly elevated his status with this victory, and he is now a superstar.

"I think at this stage Garcia is seeking bigger fights. It seems to me that Ryan would not risk a defeat unless he could make the maximum amount of money from it. I believe that Ryan has become a superstar. He was already a star, but after his performance in the fight with Haney, he became a superstar. Perhaps, I would say that he is the face of boxing. This guy is incredible. So, he will try to secure huge paychecks—40-50 million dollars per fight," said Robert.

On April 21, Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney. Despite the defeat, Devin remains the WBC champion, as Ryan did not make the weight limit and was not eligible for the title.