The latest episode of the boxing drama stars Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, two young titans of the sport. Their saga began with a highly anticipated bout in April. Garcia emerged victorious, at least for the moment. But shortly after, news broke that shook the boxing world. Garcia had tested positive for a banned substance. Suddenly, his win turned into a no-contest.
The New York State Athletic Commission didn’t hold back. They slapped Garcia with a one-year suspension and a hefty fine. Haney declared he wanted nothing to do with a rematch. Garcia, never one to back down, fired back on Instagram.
“I get it, so let’s close this chapter. It’s over. I won, that’s it, and he complained and sued and did everything you don’t do. WHO’S NEXT? BECAUSE I’LL NEVER GIVE HIM ANYTHING AGAIN,” wrote Garcia.
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Haney sang a different tune in June, as he wanted a clean fight, a fair rematch. It was all very noble and sportsmanlike. Garcia, in a rare moment of humility, accepted. But in boxing, as in life, things change fast. Promises made in June don’t always hold up in August.
Now, Garcia’s career is at a crossroads. Meanwhile, Haney is moving on. He has a belt to defend and a reputation to uphold. The boxing world is waiting to see what’s next for both fighters.
Devin Haney Took The Loss To Ryan Garcia ‘Rough’
Victories are sweet, and defeats are bitter, as is true in sports and life. However, Devin Haney’s recent loss to Ryan Garcia has left a particularly sour taste. Garcia, stepping into the ring overweight, dominated Haney. It was a shocking turn of events that left fans scratching their heads.
But the drama was far from over. In the days following the fight, news broke that Garcia had failed a drug test. Suddenly, Haney’s defeat took on a whole new dimension. Eddie Hearn, Haney’s promoter, recently shed light on the aftermath. He painted a picture of a fighter struggling to understand what happened.
“I think he’s taking it rough, honestly. Because of what he went through physically in that fight… he’s getting criticized, people are going, ‘ah, you’re making excuses’. It’s like, hang on a minute. I lost to the guy, he came in heavy, he was positive for PEDs on the night. I think people should actually feel sorry for Devin,” said Hearn via All The Smoke Fight.
The mental warfare leading up to the fight didn’t help, either. Garcia’s bizarre social media antics had everyone on edge. The road ahead for Haney is uncertain. A planned fight with Sandor Martin seems to have fallen through. For now, Haney is taking his time to recover and regroup. It’s a reminder that behind the gloves and the glamour, boxers are human too. They feel pain, doubt, and disappointment, just like the rest of us.
