In a recent exchange between bitter rivals, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia found themselves face-to-face outside a hotel, a moment that added another chapter to their already dramatic history. According to Dev Sahani, Haney shared insights into how the encounter unfolded, noting that no words were exchanged between the two fighters, despite the palpable tension between them.
It wasn’t until Devin Haney and his father, Bill Haney, confronted Ryan Garcia and his team as they exited the hotel that the confrontation truly escalated. As they walked out of the lobby, Bill Haney wasted no time in calling out Garcia, taunting him with remarks like, “There he goes, ducking. I see him. I know I see him trying to duck around there,” and later adding, “Came all out here for nothing, huh? You’re ducking it, huh?”
The animosity between the two fighters has deep roots, dating back to their days in the amateur ranks. Their long-running rivalry finally reached a boiling point last year when they faced off at Barclays Center on April 20.
The fight was intense, captivating fans throughout the night. However, the aftermath was just as dramatic as the fight itself, with news breaking that Garcia had failed drug tests. This led to him being stripped of the victory, serving a year-long suspension, and incurring a hefty fine. In response, Haney filed a lawsuit, further intensifying the drama.
The possibility of a rematch
Despite the controversy surrounding their first encounter, the idea of a rematch has never faded. With Garcia nearing the end of his suspension, speculation has ramped up again, especially after both fighters appeared at the Ring Awards. However, both Haney and Garcia seem firm on their conditions for any potential reunion in the ring.
Bill Haney, in particular, made his stance clear during the hotel confrontation. He accused Ryan Garcia of avoiding a rematch, directing taunts toward both Garcia and his attorney, Lupe Valencia. The heated exchange saw Bill Haney aggressively pushing Garcia’s team, who made no attempts to engage in the verbal sparring.
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