Canelo Alvarez has joined in on the drama surrounding Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney’s potential fight, drawing reluctant observers like Canelo Alvarez into its vortex. Even as both fighters prepare to face different opponents in 2019, buzz over their potential encounter has only grown stronger; perhaps leading up to another potential confrontation next year or beyond that was set off last year by their events surrounding Garcia and Haney; last year set the scene for this epic sequel with some outstanding issues still outstanding between them, yet with Garcia now freed by April, Garcia has expressed desire to beat Haney again while Canelo Alvarez is also vocal about supporting such an outcome but Haney seems less convinced by this possibility compared with Garcia’s propensity towards this outcome than expected by most observers;
Subtle Exchanges Heat Up Between Garcia and Haney
Ryan Garcia recently spoke to Fight Hub TV to express his enthusiasm about returning to the ring, possibly facing Isaac Cruz at an exciting upcoming event, while Devin Haney could take on Jose Ramirez instead. Garcia made clear which fight would present more difficulty, fuelling their competitive fire between themselves even further and encouraging promoter efforts that might allow a possible rematch later this year if both emerge victorious.
Garcia also speculated on Haney’s performance against Ramirez, hoping for a credit boost after beating him a second time. This bold claim led to a snappy comeback from Haney on social media, taking a jab at Alvarez’s involvement in Garcia’s preparations.
Prerequisites and Strategic Moves
The build-up towards a rematch is fraught with conditions, notably Garcia’s insistence on rigorous VADA testing, which has sparked debate. Moreover, Garcia has set the dropping of a lawsuit filed by Haney against him as a precondition for any discussion about their rematch. This legal entanglement adds another layer of complexity to their professional rivalry.
At first, Alvarez’s decision to pit both fighters against separate opponents may seem like a sound strategy for shaking off any ring rust and improving both fighters’ performances against less experienced foes may seem prudent; but his confidence that Garcia can defeat Haney could prove misplaced if either fighter loses one of their respective bouts in coming fights; therefore boxing enthusiasts are closely watching this unfolding drama and await to see whether Alvarez is right in trusting Garcia with victory in future bouts.
How would you characterize Canelo Alvarez’s part in this brewing drama?