The Surprising Victory of Ryan Garcia: Analysis by Teddy Atlas

Ryan Garcia's victory was surprising given his questionable behavior and weight issues.

Garcia's performance showed that he was mentally prepared and performed at a high level.

The weight cut and Haney's weight issues may have affected his performance in the fight.

Teddy Atlas believes that Garcia's behavior leading up to the fight was a genuine reflection of his mental state.

Atlas emphasizes the importance of getting to the fight mentally prepared, as the biggest battle is often getting there.

Was Ryan Garcia's victory expected?

—No, Garcia's victory was unexpected due to his previous behavior and weight issues.

How did Garcia perform in the fight?

—Garcia performed well in the fight and showed that he was mentally prepared.

Did the weight issues affect Devin Haney?

—Yes, Teddy Atlas believes that Haney's weight cut affected his performance in the fight.

Was Garcia's behavior leading up to the fight genuine?

—Atlas believes that Garcia's behavior was a genuine reflection of his mental state.

What does Teddy Atlas emphasize about preparing for a fight?

—Atlas emphasizes the importance of being mentally prepared and getting to the fight in the right state of mind.

00:01Teddy Atlas joins Kevin ioli to analyze Ryan Garcia's surprising victory over Devin Haney.

00:26Atlas initially had doubts about the fight taking place due to Garcia's behavior leading up to it.

01:01Garcia's performance in the fight surprised Atlas, who expected Haney to win.

02:30Atlas believes that Garcia's behavior leading up to the fight was a genuine reflection of his mental state.

05:00Atlas explains the challenges of getting to a fight mentally prepared and the importance of mental strength.