Devin Haney and his father Bill Haney unexpectedly encountered boxing rival Ryan Garcia and his team during an unexpected hotel encounter on April 18. Unfortunately, communication between their camps remained minimal during their meeting – further exacerbating tension from previous encounters between amateur boxing days to their Barclays Center bout on April 20, which became so heated after Garcia failed drug tests and lost. That event provided plenty of drama with Garcia eventually suspended by suspension for drug tests resulting in overturning of Haney’s victory and eventual suspension from boxing competition by Haney’s suspension due to failed drug tests leading up to Garcia’s suspension from boxing competition against Haney as well as overturning of Garcia’s win against Haney!
As Garcia prepares to return from suspension, speculation of a rematch between them and Bill and Devin Haney continues to mount in response. Bill Haney initiated public confrontation between himself and Garcia by taunting Lupe Valencia as they taunted Garcia himself; further fuelling speculation of another fight taking place soon.
Heckling Outside the Hotel
The incident saw the Haneys vocally confronting Garcia, with security leading him and his attorney away. Bill Haney’s remarks insinuated that Garcia was avoiding a rematch, a sentiment echoed in their continued public statements. Despite the provocation, Garcia and Valencia did not respond, leaving the scene without escalating tensions further.
Devin Haney has described the situation as ‘unfinished business,’ highlighting the personal stakes involved. Despite the animosity, both fighters seem open to a rematch under certain conditions, adding intrigue to their already storied rivalry.
Differing Conditions for a Rematch
Ryan Garcia has expressed willingness to consider a rematch with Haney but highlighted several prerequisites that need addressing, including Haney’s lawsuit against him. This stance mirrors the complexity of arranging such a high-stakes bout, with both sides holding firm on their demands.
Recent public exchanges between camps suggest an emotionally charged atmosphere which may either pave the way for a highly anticipated rematch or further complicate negotiations, leaving fans to speculate what their future holds and if these two fighters will come face-to-face in order to settle any unfinished business they still owe each other.
As events evolve, boxing’s community remains divided on whether Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia should meet for another match due to recent provocations by each fighter as well as any stringent conditions attached by either.