Devin Haney breaks silence after Ryan Garcia’s suspension
Haney has issued an announcement to ESPN relating to Garcia’s suspension and the struggle’s overturn.
“I need to thank the fee and the followers who stood by me throughout this entire course of,” Haney stated. “The information are the information and I wasn’t on an excellent enjoying area. Completely happy I used to be capable of obtain justice for what occurred. It’s all a part of my story and it’s solely going to make me higher. I look to take pleasure in this time with my household and mates and see what’s subsequent…
“I’m a clear athlete and boxing is a brutal sport the place one struggle can actually change your life. I feel it vital for fighters to be clear and I need to change into an advocate for clear athletes for my expertise on this scenario.”
It’s unsure if a rematch between Haney and Garcia will instantly be booked after Garcia’s suspension is served. Haney will seemingly face one other opponent to defend his belts within the meantime.
Earlier than the Haney struggle, Garcia defeated Oscar Duarte by knockout after struggling his first skilled loss to Gervonta Davis in 2023. That is the lone no-contest on his skilled boxing report, as of this writing.
As Haney plots his return to the ring, he’s briefly placing Garcia within the rearview mirror, though a future rematch appears destined.