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Devin Haney appears to be at the top of his game lately. After his recent dominating victory over Regis Prograis in their title bout for the super lightweight belt, he engaged in a back-and-forth with Gervonta Davis. However, just when the fight looked like it would soon materialize, it fell through. Apparently, Davis didn’t accept Haney’s $20 million offer. Though the fight is not out for the count, for now, fans will not be getting their desired fight as things stand.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Ryan Garcia has entered the fray looking to make a solid comeback. He recently defeated Oscar Duarte and proved his prowess. Moreover, it seems that they might just end up fighting one another after Haney’s latest statement about the potential fight.
Devin Haney shares updates about potential Ryan Garcia bout
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As Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder set the stage for their highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia, Haney took the chance to steal some of the limelight himself. Haney has responded to Garcia’s recent call-out with enthusiasm and openness. Speaking during the DAZN PPV panel at the Day Of Reckoning event in Saudi Arabia, Haney hinted at negotiations with Garcia, expressing his eagerness to make the highly anticipated bout a reality.
Devin Haney confirms negotiations with Ryan Garcia for a potential fight 👀
Stream #DayofReckoning NOW on ESPN+ PPV ▶️ https://t.co/hzRvDjw8CI pic.twitter.com/6mwHGX62BH
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) December 23, 2023
In the video that has since taken social media by storm, he stated, “Ryan Garcia has called me out which- I have been calling him out for years.” Moreover, he even gave the latest update on the situation claiming, “We’re now in negotiations, and it may be next.” While the specifics of the fight remain uncertain, Haney made it clear that he is keen on competing in Saudi Arabia for his next match. With talks underway for a potential bout in the region, Haney seems poised to showcase his skills in the boxing ring on Saudi soil.
Fans are filled with anticipation for the fight
Devin Haney got the boxing community buzzing with the mention of a possible showdown against Ryan Garcia. One fan praised Garcia writing, “I don’t think this is a smart move for Garcia but props to him wanting to fight the best and at the same time making his money. I would love to see it for sure.”
I don’t think this is a smart move for Garcia but props to him wanting to fight the best and at the same time making his money. I would love to see it for sure.
— Sports Junkie (@someinserious) December 23, 2023
Another fan pointed at the possible location for the bout. He claimed, “He also insinuated it would be in Saudi”.
He also insinuated it would be in Saudi
— Conor (@Conor_corcaigh) December 23, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan shared his worry for Haney, writing, “He looks very thickset now, getting down to weight must be an absolute torture”.
He looks very thickset now, getting down to weight must be an absolute torture
— Toby (@Toby_boxing_fan) December 23, 2023
Someone else chimed in and praised both boxers for trying to make such a huge fight. He wrote, “These guys need to be applauded for making boxing exciting. Haney is 25 and pretty much a hall of famer already.”
These guys need to be applauded for making boxing exciting. Haney is 25 and pretty much a hall of famer already.
— SOLflipsETH (@solflipseth) December 23, 2023
Another fan was filled with admiration for the new super lightweight champion. He complimented the boxer by saying, “Devin fought Loma, jumped up to 140, and fought the boogeyman of that division, and now willing to fight Ryan who has some of the fastest hands in boxing? Devin is a warrior”
Devin fought Loma, jumped up to 140 and fought the boogeyman of that division and now willing to fight Ryan who has some of the fastest hands in boxing? Devin is a warrior
— Jay Giurleo (@JayKoolAid) December 23, 2023
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Overall, the fans showered Haney with compliments as he tried to push the envelope and pick a fight against Garcia. In the meantime, do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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