The boxing community is incredibly excited about Ryan “KingRy” Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs), as he has made it very evident that he is intent on facing undefeated lightweight champion Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) again. But this isn’t just ordinary rematch. For Garcia, the goal is to finally silence those who have doubts and end the debate over “who’s better.” Garcia made a brazen and furious declaration, saying he’s prepared whenever Haney is, and the vibe is palpable.
Garcia’s self-assurance: “There’s no debate—we beat him once.”
Ryan Garcia has never been one to hold back when expressing his opinions, and his most recent remarks demonstrate the fervour and emotion that are guiding this possible rematch. “We work out every day. “We need to be prepared for Devin Haney’s next request for that fade,” Garcia asserted with assurance in a Cool Kicks interview. “We’ve already given him one a**. There will be no more debate if we do it twice. Without holding back, he said, “I beat his ass like he stole something.”
Garcia claims to have already demonstrated his dominance against Haney, which gives his remarks a razor-sharp edge. Although Haney is still the official champion, Ryan seems to view their first fight as a win in and of itself, thus this rematch is really about him getting legitimacy.
The Money and Weight Debate: No Justifications
Garcia didn’t stop there, praising Haney’s abilities. He made a pointed swipe at the events leading up to their first altercation. He was one pound heavier than me during the weigh-in and on the day of the bout. Thus, it is not an excuse. Garcia said, “He also took 1.5 million dollars because I missed weight,” alluding to the fines he was had to pay for going above the predetermined weight limit. His message was very clear: there shouldn’t be any more objections regarding the weight disparity after Haney accepted the monetary settlement.
“Shut the f*** up once you take the money,” Garcia angrily commanded, addressing Haney’s group directly. Garcia’s justifications are obviously out of the question at this point. He isn’t interested in hearing anything from Haney’s camp that would detract from the fight itself because he is risking everything for this rematch.
The Haney Predicament: Is He Going to Face Off?
Ryan Garcia has been very quiet, but he is ramping up and maintaining pressure on Haney. Haney needs to decide, and there has been no formal word on when he will step back into the ring. However, in terms of money and the publicity a rematch would bring, Garcia continues to be Haney’s most alluring opponent.
As several observers have noted, Hayey doesn’t have a lot of options. He doesn’t currently have any lucrative fights available to him, and going up to larger weight classes seems like a risky move. Sources claimed that Haney “lacks the power to fight Terence Crawford or any of the big punchers at154,” suggesting that a rematch with Garcia is his best chance to make a significant profit.
When Does Jake Paul Come Into View?
This entire story has an unexpected turn as well. Bill Haney, Haney’s father and trainer, made news recently by praising YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Bill even went so far as to refer to Jake Paul as the “face of boxing” and praised his enormous earnings. Could this indicate that Haney is thinking about going a different way and fighting Paul in a show rather than a real boxing match?
If Haney continues on this course, it may signify a significant change in his career, which many observers and fans may view as a step back. Who knows, though, if the money is there? “You gotta do something if things look bleak,” as Garcia noted.
“I Won’t Give Up on Him—We’ll Try Again”
Garcia exudes an unquestionable sense of determination and assurance. He believes that if he and Haney fight again, the outcome would be the same: he wins. Will Devin Haney step up and accept the bout that the boxing community is eagerly awaiting? Or is he going to focus on anything else?
The intensity of emotion around this rematch is only increasing given what Garcia said. The match between these two elite fighters is already being anticipated by fans, and if Haney enters the ring, it promises to be an incredible battle.
It’s Haney’s turn to play the ball. Garcia’s only options at this point are to remain prepared, carry on with his preparation, and increase the heat.
