Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia prediction, odds, start time, undercard,

Ryan Garcia’s erratic behavior has overshadowed every storyline involving him and WBC junior welterweight champion Devin Haney. The rivals meet in the boxing ring on Saturday with only Haney eligible to win the title after Garcia missed weight on Friday.

A fight between two of boxing’s top young stars has been swept up in the cyclone of Garcia’s concerning mental state. Garcia’s irregular behavior and obsession with conspiracy theories raised the question, “what happened to Ryan Garcia?” Most expect the implosion of a promising young boxer. Some viewers hope this is an elaborate ruse by Garcia, but missing weight by three pounds does not support that theory.

Haney looks laser-focused. The undefeated former undisputed lightweight champion has a legitimate beef with Garcia and is not sympathetic to his foe’s unstable conduct. Saturday presents an opportunity for Haney to usurp Garcia’s star power. Haney is the champion and more accomplished fighter; however, Garcia’s aptitude for social media makes him the more globally recognized fighter. The odds favor Haney as the better fighter in almost every regard but Garcia’s speed and signature left hook create just enough doubt and intrigue.

“Ryan may have the speed but I have the timing,” Haney said. “I just want to show how I am levels above this guy. Ryan is an average fighter with a big name. I am a proven fighter, proven champion [and] I was tested by some of the best fighters in the world. 

“I think Ryan is a C+ fighter and I’m an A+ fighter, so it’s a mismatch. I am here for a reason. It’s me versus greatness.”

The undercard does not feature much name value despite the big main event. The WBA interim flyweight title is on the line when John Ramirez takes on David Jimenez in the co-feature bout of the night. Arnold Barboza is set to take on Sean McComb in a junior welterweight contest. And Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Pierre Dibombe is set…