Ryan Garcia’s Dad Ropes In Devin Haney to Warn Shakur Stevenson, Receives Scathing Response in Retaliation

Published 04/24/2024, 2:59 AM EDT

Ryan Garcia recently secured a jaw-dropping victory against Devin Haney, marking Haney’s first professional loss. Using his devastating left hooks, Ryan floored Haney three times, snagging a majority decision win. Amidst the aftermath, the heat in the boxing world has only intensified.

Shakur Stevenson, not one to shy away from a challenge, declared he’s ready to take on Ryan. Enter Henry Garcia, Ryan’s dad, who stirred the pot in a recent interview by claiming Shakur would face the same fate as Haney. Could this fatherly faith spell a new rivalry on the horizon?

Has Shakur been hated for years?

During a chat on Thaboxingvoice, Henry Garcia didn’t mince words. He confidently asserted, “It’ll be the same result as Haney,” when discussing a potential showdown between his son, Ryan, and Shakur Stevenson. This bold prediction didn’t go unnoticed.

His old ass been hating on me for years tell em im ready whenever https://t.co/31KhPhLA1m
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) April 23, 2024

One fan, clearly entertained by the bold declaration, tweeted, “Oooh damn lol aye @ShakurStevenson, @RyanGarcia’s dad on @ThaBoxingVoice saying you’ll get the same treatment as Dev did.” This tweet not only highlighted the tension but also served as a virtual arena for the impending verbal sparring.

Shakur Stevenson, known for his readiness to engage, responded promptly and pointedly. He tweeted back, “His old a** been hating on me for years tell em im ready whenever.” This comeback showcases Shakur’s eagerness to turn Henry’s words into a pre-fight narrative, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling encounter.

But why is Henry Garcia so confident about Ryan Garcia winning?

Did Ryan Garcia beat Shakur in the amateurs?

Henry Garcia didn’t hold back when reminiscing about a lesser-known chapter from the past. Speaking to Thaboxingvoice, he shared an intriguing glimpse into Ryan’s early days in the ring. “We fought Shakur in the amateurs. People don’t know this but we fought him in the amateurs,” he revealed.

The match was notably competitive, with a young Ryan making a strong impression. “Ryan was only 16 years old, maybe going on 17. We kicked his ass in the first round,” Henry claimed with a chuckle. Despite ultimately losing, he added, “They were grooming this dude for the Olympics, so we fell short by two points, but we kicked his ass and Shakur knows it.”

So there you have it—a brewing storm in the boxing world that’s as much about past encounters as it is about future promises. What do you think? Will history repeat itself if these two meet in the ring again?

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Mrinal Mishra is a senior writer for Boxing at EssentiallySports. With over 1300+ articles to his name, Mrinal’s articles often find congratulatory mentions from boxing greats like Mia St. John.

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Arijit Saha