Devin Haney breaks silence after Ryan Garcia’s suspension
Haney has issued an announcement to ESPN relating to Garcia’s suspension and the battle’s overturn.
“I need to thank the fee and the followers who stood by me throughout this complete course of,” Haney stated. “The info are the info and I wasn’t on a good taking part in subject. Blissful 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 get pleasure from this time with my household and pals and see what’s subsequent…
“I’m a clear athlete and boxing is a brutal sport the place one battle can actually change your life. I believe it vital for fighters to be clear and I need to turn out to be an advocate for clear athletes for my expertise on this state of affairs.”
It’s unsure if a rematch between Haney and Garcia will instantly be booked after Garcia’s suspension is served. Haney will possible face one other opponent to defend his belts within the meantime.
Earlier than the Haney battle, 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 document, 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.