After suffering the first defeat of his professional career at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Devin Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) called for a rematch between himself and Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs). De La Hoya snuffed out Haney’s request.
Garcia won by majority decision after scoring three knockouts. Although his antics tainted the buildup to the all-California WBC super-lightweight title fight, Garcia was a deserving victor.
Garcia weighed in at 143.2 lbs, 3.2 lbs over the lesser welterweight limit, which eventually saw Haney hold his title as a matter of course. In addition, Garcia was fined $1.5 million for not losing weight.
After his defeat, Haney had been quiet on social media, but he finally spoke up and said that Garcia was the better man that night.
“Ryan, notwithstanding the conditions, was successful that evening, and that is fine. I truly do feel like weight assumed a part in it, however just Allah knows,” Haney posted on Instagram.
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I’d love to get it back and give the fans a fair fight at a weight that was agreed upon.
Having said that, I am currently spending my Ramadan days with my friends and family.
“I want to express my gratitude to all of my backers and those who contributed to the success of this event.”
Garica agreed to give Haney a second fight right away.
Oscar De la Hoya, the promoter of Garica, has since ruled out a return and posted the following response to Haney’s Instagram post: Best of luck with Eddie [Hearn], however there won’t be a rematch. Good luck with Eddie, a European promoter attempting to succeed in the United States, and good luck with your career.”
Eva’s Thoughts:
Devin Haney expressed his desire for a rematch with Ryan Garcia right after his first defeat in a professional fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Oscar De La Hoya, on the other hand, swiftly turned down Haney’s request.
In a tightly fought match, Garcia won by majority decision, claiming three knockouts. Garcia’s victory was well-deserved, despite the controversy that preceded the WBC super-lightweight title fight between the two Californian fighters.
Garcia’s weight loss, on the other hand, proved to be a contentious issue. Garcia failed to meet the agreed-upon weight limit, weighing 143.2 pounds, 3.2 pounds more than the welterweight limit. As a result, Haney assumed title control. Garcia also received a $1.5 million fine for his weight violation.
Haney was relatively quiet on social media following his defeat until he finally broke his silence and acknowledged Garcia’s victory and that Garcia was the better fighter that night.
“Ryan, in spite of the conditions, arose triumphant that evening, and that is completely fine. “On Instagram, Haney said, “I do believe that weight played a role, but only God knows.”
“I would cherish the potential chance to recover my title and furnish the fans with a fair battle at the settled upon weight. Be that as it may, right now, I’m centered around enjoying my Ramadan days with my friends and family,” Haney added.
He also expressed his gratitude to those who supported him and made the event successful.
In an amazing turn, Garcia promptly consented to a rematch with Haney, showing his sportsmanship and eagerness to dole out the retribution.
In contrast, Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, responded dismissively to Haney’s Instagram post and made it abundantly clear that a rematch was not in the cards.
“Good luck with Eddie [Hearn], yet there won’t be a rematch. Best of luck with Eddie, an European advertiser attempting to become wildly successful in the US, and best of luck with your profession,” De La Hoya’s reaction read.
The anticipation for a fight between these two talented fighters continues to grow as the boxing community waits to see if Haney and Garcia will rematch. Will Haney have a chance at retribution? The future will tell.
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