Boxing Rankings: Devin Haney Ousted From the Ring Magazine’s Pound-For-Pound List After Ryan Garcia Loss

Has the boxing world just witnessed a major shakeup? Devin Haney, once a fixture in Ring magazine’s P4P top ten list, has been removed from it following a defeat that’s set tongues wagging. In a gripping encounter at the Barclays Center, Ryan Garcia, previously deemed an underdog, upset the odds by defeating the former undisputed champion.

Not only did he upset the odds, he also threw away Haney’s standing with a victory that’s on everybody’s tongue. What’s next for Haney, and how has one fight swayed his fate so drastically? Most importantly, who has taken the WBC super lightweight champion’s place after the 3 knockdowns he experienced at the hands of Garcia?

Who replaces Devin Haney?

Before this dramatic twist, Devin Haney confidently held the seventh spot on The Ring magazine’s esteemed pound-for-pound list. Haney’s unexpected defeat to Ryan Garcia, however, has dramatically reshuffled the deck. Now, as the dust settles, Haney finds himself outside the top ten, a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the boxing ring. So what does the new list look like now?

At the top, Terence Crawford continues to dominate as the number one, showcasing the prowess that keeps him unbeaten. Right behind him, Naoya Inoue holds firm at second. Oleksandr Usyk commands the third position, while Canelo Alvarez, a fan favorite, sits comfortably in the fourth place.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, two titans in the light heavyweight division set to face each other, are ranked fifth and sixth, respectively. Following them, in Devin Haney’s old spot is Errol Spence Jr., the former unified welterweight champion who was defeated by Crawford last year, occupies the seventh slot.

The eighth and ninth positions are held by Gervonta Davis and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, both of whom have captivated audiences with their dynamic performances and knockout power. Rounding out the top ten, is the new entrant, Junto Nakatani. The current WBC bantamweight champion enters the list as the newest face on the pound-for-pound block. With a record of 27-0, his place in the top ten list is not at all surprising.

Now that Devin Haney is out of the top 10, how is he looking to redeem himself?

The Dream calls for a fair fight after Ryan Garcia after the upset

Devin Haney is already eyeing a rematch after his unexpected defeat to Ryan Garcia, where he was knocked down three times. Reflecting on the fight, Haney emphasized the role of weight, stating, “Ryan was victorious that night and that’s fine. I do feel like weight played a role in it but only Allah knows.” He expressed his desire for a fair rematch, proposing a fight at an agreed weight to give the fans what they deserve.

While Garcia has verbally agreed to a rematch, the details are still pending. Meanwhile, Devin Haney is taking some time off, “enjoying time with my family & friends,” and appreciates the support from his fans. Despite the setback, he retained his title and remains hopeful for a return to the ring before the year ends.

Will he rise again, proving his resilience and skill in the face of adversity? What are your thoughts on the significance of maintaining agreed weights in boxing?