Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney sparked their rivalry again during a heated press conference ahead of their upcoming fights. Both fighters exchanged sharp words, making it clear that their bad blood isn’t over.
The press conference was meant to promote the May 2 fight card at Times Square. Garcia will fight Rolando “Rolly” Romero, and Haney will defend his WBC super lightweight title against Jose Ramirez. Garcia quickly shifted the focus to Haney, making it clear that he still had a fight to settle with his former opponent.
Haney vs. Ramirez & Garcia vs. Romero – What’s at Stake?
Both Haney and Garcia have important fights on May 2. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will face Jose Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs), a former unified junior welterweight champion known for his aggressive style. A win would strengthen Haney’s position as the top fighter in the division. However, Ramirez has the power and skill to surprise everyone and win.
Meanwhile, Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will fight Romero (16-2, 13 KOs), a strong puncher with knockout power. Garcia admitted that Romero wasn’t his first choice, saying, “I’m really just focused on whooping Devin Haney’s ass again. That’s all I’m really worried about.”
Despite their upcoming tough fights, both fighters are already considering a rematch, and Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested in hosting it.
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Garcia’s Failed Drug Tests & Haney’s Revenge Plan
Their rivalry grew stronger after Garcia beat Haney in April 2024 but later tested positive for Ostarine, a banned substance. The New York State Athletic Commission ruled the fight a no-contest and suspended Garcia for a year. Garcia has denied taking any performance-enhancing drugs on purpose.
At the press conference,
🔥 THINGS ARE GETTING HEATED BETWEEN RYAN AND DEVIN
Ryan Garcia: “I’m really focused on just whooping Devin Haney’s ass again, that’s all I’m really worried about..That Ostarine bull shit – which you probably did set up. We know you did that… You’re brother knew before… pic.twitter.com/fgoNLq9GGt
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) March 11, 2025
Haney asked Garcia, “How did you test positive? You took your punishment because you knew you were guilty.”
Garcia fired back, accusing Haney of involvement in a setup. “We know you did that! Where’s your little brother? Because your brother knew before everybody else. Corruption at its finest.”
Haney dismissed Garcia’s claims and made it clear that he plans to settle the score in the ring. “My main focus is Jose Ramirez, and then I’ll line it up with Ryan Garcia. I look to punish him in the ring.”
Press Conference Drama and Garcia’s Training Changes
At the press conference, things got even more intense when Teofimo Lopez jumped in, sparking a heated argument with Ryan Garcia. This added even more drama to an already fiery event.
Meanwhile, Garcia has also made some big changes to his training. Due to scheduling issues, he is no longer working with Canelo Alvarez and Eddy Reynoso. Instead, he has chosen his father, Henry Garcia, to be his head coach as he prepares for his fight against Rolando Romero.
Haney vs. Garcia Rematch in 2025 – A Mega Fight in Saudi Arabia?
A rematch between Haney vs. Garcia is one of the most exciting matches that boxing fans want to see in 2025. Garcia’s suspension ends on April 20, and both fighters are ready to fight on the same card on May 2.
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Arabian Boxing promoter, played an essential role in bringing significant fights to the country. He is already interested in hosting the Haney vs. Garcia rematch.
If both fighters win their upcoming matches, Saudi Arabia is ready to host a big event. Their heated rivalry and the drama from their first fight will make the rematch attract global attention and could turn it into one of the most significant boxing events of the year.
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