Devin Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) requested a fight with Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) after suffering his first career loss at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York Rematch.
Garcia scored three knockouts en route to the majority decision, and even though it cost him the WBC All-California superlightweight title, Garcia was a legitimate champion.
Garcia weighed 143.2 pounds, 3.2 pounds over the junior welterweight limit, and Haney ultimately retained his title by default. Garcia was also forced to pay a $1.5 million fine for weight loss.
Haney, who has spoken little on social media since the injury, broke his silence and praised Garcia as the player who performed better on the night. —However, Ryan appeared on that night, which was great. “I think it’s hard work but only God knows,” Haney wrote on Instagram.
De La Hoya Snuffs Out Haney’s Calls For Garcia Rematch https://t.co/REHkmZxNkr
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– I want to run back and give the fans a fair fight at the approved weight.
– Although, at this time I am enjoying being with family and friends and filling the days of Ramadan.
“Thank you to my sponsors and everyone who contributed to this project.”
After the fight, Garica immediately agreed to give Haney another match. Galica promoter Oscar De la Hoya has ruled out the possibility of a rematch, commenting on Haney’s Instagram post: “I wish Eddie [Heard] luck but no. It’s a rematch. Good luck and good luck to Eddie, a European promoter trying to make it in America.
Ashley’s Thoughts:
Ryan Garcia’s loss to Devin Haney at New York’s Barclays Center continues to excite and intrigue the boxing community. Haney, who suffered his first career loss in that fight, expressed his desire for a rematch with Garcia, saying he wanted a fair fight at an agreed weight.
However, Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, was quick to deny the possibility of a rematch and expressed doubts about the possibility of such a deal. De La Hoya’s comments on Haney’s Instagram post made it clear that he didn’t want to entertain the idea and wanted Haney’s promoter Eddie Hearn to be lucky, but ultimately denied the think about the match.
De La Hoya’s position is an interesting addition to the post-fight commentary, as well as the possibility of a rematch. With Haney alive and well and Garcia basking in his victory, the boxing world awaits what will happen next in this ongoing story.
