In what promises to be a thrilling clash between two top-tier fighters, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are gearing up to settle their long-standing feud in a 12-round bout this Saturday night. The much-anticipated match will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be livestreamed on DAZN, ensuring fans across the globe won't miss a moment of the action.

The road leading up to this showdown has been filled with unexpected twists, largely due to Garcia's peculiar behavior. During the buildup to the fight, Garcia exhibited oddball antics, including a notable 3.2 pound weight miss during the weigh-in on Friday morning. Despite the unconventional behavior, Haney, the reigning WBC super lightweight champion, has maintained a professional attitude, diligently preparing for the fight amidst Garcia's erratic actions.

Adding fuel to the fire, the tension between the rivals reached its peak during a promotional meet-up atop the Empire State Building, where Haney shoved Garcia in the face. Yet, amidst the chaos, Haney maintains his focus and is determined to make the fight look easy. "I have my tunnel vision. It will show. All his antics and all the things he has been doing will betray him, and it will show," Haney confidently stated.

With Haney's impressive track record of 31 wins and no losses, including 15 knockouts, he enters the ring as one of the finest pound-for-pound fighters in the world. In December, Haney captured the WBC super lightweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over former titleholder Regis Prograis, marking his first fight at 140 pounds. Now, he looks to make his first defense against Garcia, a fighter who possesses his own set of skills.

While Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) suffered a knockout loss to Gervonta "Tank" Davis last year, he rebounded with a triumph over Oscar Duarte in December. However, his recent behavior and preoccupation with social media have raised concerns about his preparedness for this high-stakes encounter.

The physical attributes of both fighters make this matchup even more intriguing. Haney's southpaw jab, defensive prowess, and ring generalship, coupled with Garcia's height, reach, speed, and power, set the stage for an intense battle. Although Garcia has the potential to land a significant punch and cause an upset, his lack of focus and preparation give Haney the edge.

Haney's technical skills, precision punching, and agile footwork make him a formidable opponent. The Davis fight serves as a cautionary tale for Garcia, as his overextension and vulnerability to counter shots resulted in a knockdown. While Haney may not possess Davis' power, his expertise as a ring technician makes him a clear favorite in this matchup.

As fight night draws near, the animosity between Haney and Garcia has undoubtedly contributed to the hype surrounding the event. However, once the bell rings, it will be the fighters' skills and mental fortitude that determine the outcome. The prediction for this showdown is a third-round knockout victory for Haney, though a potential disqualification by Garcia should not be ruled out.

While Garcia may stand to gain more financially as a content creator regardless of the fight's outcome, the opportunity to etch his name in the record books should not be overlooked. For boxing fans worldwide, the showdown between Haney and Garcia promises to be an intense and captivating affair that could go down as one of the sport's memorable clashes.