DEVIN HANEY has made it clear that Ryan Garcia remains his biggest target, with the pair unexpectedly coming face-to-face in Los Angeles following Garcia’s latest knockout victory.
The rivals have unfinished business after their controversial April 2024 clash, when Garcia scored three knockdowns before winning a unanimous decision. However, the result was later overturned following Garcia’s positive test for ostarine, leaving their rivalry even more bitter.
Haney is now chasing a rematch, potentially with world titles on the line. Speaking ahead of his December 19 showdown with Liam Paro, the American admitted Garcia was the fight he wanted most.
His immediate focus remains Paro, with the pair set to meet in a title unification clash in San Francisco. Haney holds the WBO belt, while Paro brings the IBF championship into their encounter.
The possibility of a rematch gained momentum after promoter Eddie Hearn revealed an awkward encounter between the two fighters at a Beverly Hills hotel. Hearn was discussing business with Haney when Garcia unexpectedly walked into the lobby.
The pair exchanged looks after Hearn introduced them, prompting the promoter to tell them they needed to fight again. Haney reportedly agreed when Hearn previously suggested their rematch could be the biggest bout in boxing.
Garcia enters the conversation after recovering from his defeat to Rolly Romero with a WBC title victory over Mario Barrios and a devastating second-round knockout of Conor Benn in September.
