In his usual style, Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) surprised the boxing world by proposing a fight at the White House against Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs). “How about a fight right there, at the White House?” he wrote on social media, generating thousands of reactions from fans and the media.
However, Haney‘s response was a resounding no and he took the opportunity to send a little message to Ryan Garcia, regarding his recent positive result in doping tests:
First, get tested for doping again
With these words, Haney revives past tensions, especially after the New York Athletic Commission suspended Garcia for a year after testing positive for ostarine, a banned substance, after their April fight.
Will Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney rematch?
Despite his suspension, Garcia has reiterated on several occasions his desire for a rematch with Haney. However, his recent defeat to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, as well as surgery on his right hand, further complicate the situation.
According to Oscar de la Hoya, his promoter, the best thing for Ryan would be to take the rest of the year off to recover physically and mentally. “He needs to get himself in order and come back with a cool head,” he said in recent interviews.
Meanwhile, Haney already has another challenge in his sights: he will face welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. in November in a fight that could change the course of his career.
Haney sues Ryan Garcia
The tension between Garcia and Haney is not only boxing, but also legal and media. After the decision of the April fight was officially annulled as a “no contest,”Haney filed a civil lawsuit against Garcia, accusing him of fraud and breach of contract. This has cooled any immediate prospect of a rematch.
For Garcia, regaining his reputation and credibility first involves resolving his medical and sporting situation. Many experts believe he should prioritise a rematch against Romero, the fighter who clearly defeated him, before talking about Haney again.
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