In the fiery buildup to the much-anticipated clash between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia for the WBC super lightweight title on April 20th, emotions are running high, and the trash talk is reachingfever pitch.
However Garcia’s recent move has ignited a wildfire of controversy that has left many fans and critics alike stunned and divided.
The drama unfolded when Garcia took to Instagram, posting a screen-recorded video in which he boldly accuses his opponent, Devin Haney, of involvement in illegal drug activities. In a caption that dripped with disdain and disbelief, Garcia proclaimed, “BREAKING NEWSS!!!!!! 🚨🚨 DEVIN HANEY IS SELLING WEED ON THE LOW, YOU CANT MAKE THIS UP. IM SHOCKED AND APPALLED.”
“BREAKING NEWSS!!!!!! 🚨🚨 DEVIN HANEY IS SELLING WEED ON THE LOW, YOU CANT MAKE THIS UP. IM SHOCKED AND APPALLED. HE REALLY HAD THE NERVE TO CALL ME OUT WHEN HE IS SELLING TO MAYBE KIDS ETC. It is you that should be ashamed of yourself DEVIL HANEY? @realdevinhaney #DEVILHANEY”
The explosive allegations didn’t sit well with everyone, as evidenced by the backlash from several Instagram users who urged Garcia to focus on the fight rather than resorting to such tactics. Amidst the flurry of comments, one user criticized Garcia’s actions as “snitching,” while another pleaded for him to “delete Instagram and focus on the fight.”
“damn gang i fwu but u can’t be snitching now”
bryan.menera stated,
“Bro just focus on the fight 😂”
ninamariedaniele quipped,
“Plot twist: Haney is Ryan’s plug 🤦🏻♀️😂🔥 “
byybouuu said,
“Bro pls delete Instagram and focus on the fight 😢”
“This gotta be the softest, corniest, clout chasing era in boxing..”
_kingdame___ quipped,
“Dry snitching is crazy”
However, Garcia’s accusations didn’t emerge out of thin air. They were fueled by previous verbal jabs exchanged between the two fighters. At a press conference leading up to the showdown, Haney had insinuated that Garcia was involved in cocaine use. In response, Garcia vehemently denied the allegations, asserting, “I don’t do cocaine. I drink and I smoke weed — and so has the majority of this room.”
With tensions already running high, Garcia’s Instagram post served as a retaliatory strike, aiming to expose what he perceives as hypocrisy on Haney’s part.
But not everyone was cheering Garcia on in his crusade. Instagram users flooded his comment section with mixed reactions, ranging from admonitions to focus on the fight to accusations of snitching and clout chasing. It seems Garcia’s attempt to ignite controversy hit a nerve with some fans, who urged him to channel his energy into training rather than social media antics.
The drama didn’t stop there. Haney, not one to back down from a challenge, had his own words for Garcia during a press conference. He insinuated that Garcia was no stranger to substance use, hinting at cocaine allegations and questioning Garcia’s authenticity.
The 25-year-old retorted to Haney, in a transcription via MMA Mania:
“I want to clarify some things: I don’t do cocaine. I would do a live drug test. I drink and I smoke weed — and so has the majority of this room. You finally got somebody that raises their hand saying, ‘I’m real, I’m like this, I do drink, I do smoke, now what?’ Guess what? We all have flaws and we all evolve as people.”
“I’m 25 years old. You gotta remember, the weight of the world, sometimes, it feels like it’s on my shoulders. I don’t know how many people have been 25 years old and made $100 million in their life and can do whatever they want. I wanna see what you would do in my shoes.”
