Ryan Garcia signs contract for next fight with plan for Devin Haney rematch revealed
Ryan Garcia has inked a deal which will see himself and Devin Haney return on the same card, before a potential rematch afterwards. Garcia and Haney met in a huge battle last year which saw the former drop his rival three times in a thrilling clash last April. Garcia and Haney will both need a win to settle their differencesGetty But despite picking up the victory, King Ry’s decision win was later overturned, after he failed a drugs test. The pair have been embroiled in a feud ever since, but have both suggested they would be open to a sequel to settle things once and for all. Both fighters spent time with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh to discuss their returns in 2025, with Garcia unable to box until April as he serves a one-year suspension from the sport. Reports indicated the pair were in talks over a second meeting this year. But The Ring Magazine has reported that the fight is now expected to take place in October, with the pair returning beforehand. Images of Garcia signing a fight contract with Alalshikh emerged, and the reports indicate he will now first return in May. He himself confirmed the news, tweeting: “I can’t wait for you guys to see who I’m fighting. “One thing you can’t say about me is I take weak fights ever Only one really doing it. The same report indicates that Haney is also set to sign a deal to appear on the same card in May. It is expected that wins for both fighters will build a sequel which is being targeted for five months later. X - Turki AlalshikhGarcia signed on the dotted line yesterday over a two-fight deal[/caption] One current major obstacle to the fight was expected to be the lawsuit Haney filed against Garcia after their initial clash. Haney is suing Garcia for alleged battery, fraud and unjust enrichment, and his rival suggested no agreement can be reached until the legal action is dropped. But it appears it could be being ironed out for now so plans can move forward over a renewed squared circle battle. Garcia’s promoter De La Hoya fired back at Haney’s claims at the time in a huge rant. He said: “They don’t believe the fact that Garcia-Haney only did a little over 300,000 homes [PPV buys], and they’ve been paid what they are owed. “They want more money that doesn’t exist. Number one, Bill, we live in the same fancy neighbourhood in Henderson. Garcia floored Haney three times and beat him, but the fight was later declared voidGetty “You could have knocked on my door and simply asked to see my books. We have told you over and over that this fight just didn’t sell. “Those are the facts. Number two, you guys are Suing Ryan Garcia for battery. You do know your son, Devin, is a professional fighter, right? “His livelihood is based on battering other opponents. This has to be the lamest claim I’ve ever seen in the four decades I’ve been involved in this sport. “And now, Bill, you’re going to say that Ryan was doped up for the fight. “The traces of Ostarine were so minute that professionals have said it didn’t even matter or make a difference. “The truth is simple, that your son couldn’t block the left hook, he couldn’t stay on his feet with those nasty Ugs he was wearing, and he couldn’t handle Ryan Garcia, point blank.”
Ryan Garcia has inked a deal which will see himself and Devin Haney return on the same card, before a potential rematch afterwards.
Garcia and Haney met in a huge battle last year which saw the former drop his rival three times in a thrilling clash last April.
But despite picking up the victory, King Ry’s decision win was later overturned, after he failed a drugs test.
The pair have been embroiled in a feud ever since, but have both suggested they would be open to a sequel to settle things once and for all.
Both fighters spent time with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh to discuss their returns in 2025, with Garcia unable to box until April as he serves a one-year suspension from the sport.
Reports indicated the pair were in talks over a second meeting this year.
But The Ring Magazine has reported that the fight is now expected to take place in October, with the pair returning beforehand.
Images of Garcia signing a fight contract with Alalshikh emerged, and the reports indicate he will now first return in May.
He himself confirmed the news, tweeting: “I can’t wait for you guys to see who I’m fighting.
“One thing you can’t say about me is I take weak fights ever Only one really doing it.
The same report indicates that Haney is also set to sign a deal to appear on the same card in May.
It is expected that wins for both fighters will build a sequel which is being targeted for five months later. Garcia signed on the dotted line yesterday over a two-fight deal[/caption]
One current major obstacle to the fight was expected to be the lawsuit Haney filed against Garcia after their initial clash.
Haney is suing Garcia for alleged battery, fraud and unjust enrichment, and his rival suggested no agreement can be reached until the legal action is dropped.
But it appears it could be being ironed out for now so plans can move forward over a renewed squared circle battle.
Garcia’s promoter De La Hoya fired back at Haney’s claims at the time in a huge rant.
He said: “They don’t believe the fact that Garcia-Haney only did a little over 300,000 homes [PPV buys], and they’ve been paid what they are owed.
“They want more money that doesn’t exist. Number one, Bill, we live in the same fancy neighbourhood in Henderson.
“You could have knocked on my door and simply asked to see my books. We have told you over and over that this fight just didn’t sell.
“Those are the facts. Number two, you guys are Suing Ryan Garcia for battery. You do know your son, Devin, is a professional fighter, right?
“His livelihood is based on battering other opponents. This has to be the lamest claim I’ve ever seen in the four decades I’ve been involved in this sport.
“And now, Bill, you’re going to say that Ryan was doped up for the fight.
“The traces of Ostarine were so minute that professionals have said it didn’t even matter or make a difference.
“The truth is simple, that your son couldn’t block the left hook, he couldn’t stay on his feet with those nasty Ugs he was wearing, and he couldn’t handle Ryan Garcia, point blank.”