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  • Ryan Garcia draws ‘Rolly’ Romero for May return fight; Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez on undercard


    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Ryan Garcia celebrates after defeating Devin Haney in a fight at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)

    Ryan Garcia’s comeback in 2025 is officially underway. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)

    Ryan Garcia is sending Devin Haney to the undercard before their highly anticipated October rematch.

    Garcia takes on Rolando “Rolly” Romero in the main event of a May show under Turki Alalshikh’s Ring Magazine banner, while Haney faces Jose Ramirez in the co-feature, Alalshikh announced Monday night.

    It will be the first Ring Magazine card in the U.S. following Alalshikh’s purchase of the company. Although a venue or exact date has yet to confirmed, New York’s Times Square is currently believed to be the targeted destination for the show.

    Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) and Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) haven’t fought since their April 2024 bout, which means both will end year-long layoffs when they take part in their respective May fights.

    Garcia dropped Haney three times en route to a majority decision win, but the match was later declared a no contest after Garcia tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in a pre-fight drug test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. Garcia is currently serving a one-year ban that expires on April 20.

    While their first match was fought at super lightweight — Garcia was 3.25 pounds overweight — both Garcia and Haney will be moving up to welterweight for their May returns and subsequent October rematch in Riyadh.

    Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) lost his WBA super lightweight title to Isaac Cruz in March 2024 but rebounded with a 10-round decision win over Manuel Jaimes in September. Before that, Romero was ahead on one scorecard before he was stopped by Gervonta “Tank” Davis in the sixth round in a May 2022 bout.

    Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs), a former unified super lightweight champion, enters the fight on the back of a competitive decision loss to Arnold Barboza Jr. on November’s Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith undercard in Riyadh.

    Alalshikh stated on social media he wants to match IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and WBO super lightweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez on the Garcia vs. Haney 2 undercard, with the winners and losers of the respective bouts then facing each other in February 2026.

    An IBF final eliminator at heavyweight between Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) and Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs) is also confirmed for the May show, with the winner set to land a shot at the victor of the Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker IBF title fight on Feb. 22.



    In an exciting announcement, rising boxing star Ryan Garcia has confirmed that he will be facing off against ‘Rolly’ Romero in his much-anticipated return fight in May. The bout is expected to be a thrilling showdown between two talented fighters, with both Garcia and Romero known for their explosive fighting styles.

    But that’s not all – the undercard for the event will feature another highly anticipated match-up between Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez. Haney, the current WBC lightweight champion, will be looking to defend his title against Ramirez, a tough and skilled opponent who promises to give him a run for his money.

    With two exciting fights on the card, this event is shaping up to be a must-watch for boxing fans everywhere. Stay tuned for more details on the date and location of this epic night of boxing action!

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  • Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney to share card before planned rematch


    • Mike CoppingerJan 20, 2025, 10:20 PM ET

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        Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger

    Boxing star Ryan Garcia will fight Rolly Romero in his return from suspension while Devin Haney will meet Jose Ramirez, Turki Alalshikh announced Monday.

    Alalshikh, who is the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and who purchased boxing publication The Ring from Oscar De La Hoya in November, posted on social media that the card will be branded as a Ring Magazine event and held in the U.S. in May. Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole will fight Efe Ajagba in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator in a third fight.

    If Garcia and Haney both win, the plan is for the pair to meet in a highly anticipated rematch in October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) is eligible for reinstatement in April. He was suspended for one year by the New York State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine after a majority decision victory over Haney this past April.

    Garcia floored Haney three times in the bout to score the major upset, but the result was later overturned to a no-contest because of the doping violation. Garcia, 26, also was fined upward of $1.2 million.

    Garcia also was 3.2 pounds overweight for that 140-pound title fight. Garcia and Haney will both campaign at the 147-pound welterweight limit in May ahead of their planned rematch at the same weight.

    Last week, Haney and Garcia jointly asked a court to pause proceedings surrounding Haney’s lawsuit against Garcia for 90 days because of a tentative settlement.

    Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) filed a lawsuit against Garcia in September in U.S. District Court in New York, seeking damages for battery, fraud and breach of contract in connection with Garcia’s doping violation.

    Haney, 26, was seeking unspecified damages and alleged Garcia committed battery because “his contest was limited to a bout held fairly and under the rules.”

    Neither Haney nor Garcia has competed since their April fight. They will both return as prohibitive favorites in fights against former champions.

    Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) last fought in September and earned a stay-busy decision win over Manuel Jaimes. That was Romero’s first bout since he was TKO’d by Isaac Cruz in a March title defense.

    Romero’s previous defeat was also via TKO, a lightweight fight with Gervonta Davis in 2022. The 26-year-old will move up to a third weight class for this fight with Garcia.

    Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs) is a former unified 140-pound champion who will move up to welterweight. The 32-year-old is coming off a decision loss to Arnold Barboza Jr. in November.

    Haney is the former undisputed lightweight champion. His career-best victory came in 2023 when he outpointed future Hall of Famer Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney later won a title at 140 pounds, too.

    Garcia’s lone defeat was a TKO to Davis in 2023.

    Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) is coming off the biggest win of his career, a fifth-round KO of Jared Anderson in August. The 33-year-old is ESPN’s No. 7 heavyweight. With an expected victory over Ajagba, Bakole will be the mandatory challenger to the winner of the Feb. 22 title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.

    Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs) is coming off a split-decision win over Guido Vianello in April.



    Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch, and fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown.

    The two fighters previously met in a thrilling bout that ended in a controversial decision, leaving both fighters hungry for redemption. Now, they will have the chance to settle the score once and for all in a highly anticipated rematch.

    In addition to the main event, the card will feature a stacked lineup of undercard fights, showcasing some of the top talent in the sport. Fans can expect an action-packed night of boxing that is sure to deliver plenty of excitement.

    Stay tuned for more updates on the Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney rematch card, and mark your calendars for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of boxing.

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  • Oscar De La Hoya Makes His Feelings On Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Rematch Clear

    Oscar De La Hoya Makes His Feelings On Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Rematch Clear


    Ryan Garcia‘s fight with Devin Haney was one of the most controversial bouts of 2024.

    The early part of the year was dominated by building up to the fight between the super-lightweight champion Haney and fellow American Garcia.

    ‘King Ryan’ acted erratically throughout, making all sorts of wild claims, smoking and drinking during camp, and then ultimately missing weight which meant he was ineligible to claim the world title.

    He went on to win the fight after knocking Haney down multiple times, but then it was revealed he twice tested positive for a banned substance which meant he was given a one-year ban, despite protesting his innocence. The fight was ruled a no contest.

    Speaking to FightHub TV, Garcia’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya was asked if he planned on making a rematch between the two and didn’t seem keen.

    “The way Ryan Garcia handled Devin Haney to me personally doesn’t call for a rematch.”

    He then outlined the bold plans for ‘King Ry’.

    “Once Ryan gets back in action and gets back in rhythm and has a tune-up fight possibly in late April or early May, then I want to throw him right in there with the very best – Teo Lopez or ‘Boots’ Ennis or whoever the very best is.”

    He did however hint that a rematch with Haney will always be a big draw.

    “We still have Devin Haney who is wanting that rematch against Ryan Garcia.”

    IBF champion Jaron Ennis is undefeated in 33 with 29 KO wins so would be a stiff challenge for Garcia, while another option is a rematch with current belt holder Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis who beat Garcia by KO in April 2023 to defend his world title.



    Oscar De La Hoya, the boxing legend and promoter of Ryan Garcia, recently made his feelings on a potential rematch between Garcia and Devin Haney clear. In a statement released to the press, De La Hoya expressed his excitement at the prospect of the two young fighters facing off once again.

    De La Hoya praised both Garcia and Haney for their skills and determination in the ring, calling them two of the best young talents in boxing today. He highlighted the thrilling nature of their first fight, which ended in a controversial split decision in favor of Haney.

    The promoter emphasized his belief that Garcia has what it takes to defeat Haney in a rematch, citing his speed, power, and boxing IQ as key factors in his favor. De La Hoya also hinted at the potential for the fight to take place in a major venue with a large audience, further adding to the excitement surrounding the matchup.

    Overall, De La Hoya’s comments make it clear that he is fully on board with the idea of Garcia and Haney stepping into the ring once again. Boxing fans can look forward to a highly anticipated rematch between two of the sport’s brightest young stars, with De La Hoya fully supporting his fighter to come out victorious.

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  • Bill Haney talks lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, return plans for Devin

    Bill Haney talks lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, return plans for Devin


    Devin Haney’s father and trainer, Bill Haney, appeared for a live streaming conversation with Fight Hub TV and fielded a number of questions regarding Devin’s plans for his next fight, the ongoing saga with Ryan Garcia, and more. Check out some excerpts of what Haney had to say with the full live stream video at the top.

    Bill Haney on the upcoming return plans for Devin

    “I’m looking forward to Devin getting back in the ring. Of course it’s probably been the longest layoff we’ve had right now and, you know, we’re anxious. We’re anxious to get back in there. He’s been hit in the past, he’s been doing a lot of running, we’re going to start sparring this week and you can expect an announcement soon.”

    On Devin’s mentality following a hard 2024

    “He’s doing good. Everything that happens — of course at the end of the fight he said ‘God is the perfect planner’ and truly is. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, he’s been blessed to be the youngest undisputed champion in boxing and also be a promoter.”

    On changes they’ve made to their team

    “Well we brought in Nate Jones. I think that everyone has seen that on social media. Nate Jones a legendary trainer and part of the Floyd Mayweather team. He’s spent a lot of time with Devin as a young fighter. So we just think that he was a great addition.

    “We just wanted to tighten up on our defense. We want to be more defensive conscious. I think Devin was answering and into pleasing the fans with the last fight and with the last style that he showed. He showed tremendous heart, he stepped to Ryan Garcia who is a puncher — a fast, quick puncher — and he got hit with a left hook numerous times.

    “I think we’ve shown what we’re working on and to eliminate any of those holes or chinks in the armor and just move forward.”

    On wanting to be better prepared for Garcia’s left hook in a prospective rematch

    “We factored it in (the first time) but you cannot factor in the ostarine. You couldn’t factor in how strong he would be and how fast he would recover. That’s just something that we didn’t factor in. I thought that it would be mano a mano, man against man on even playing field, but it wasn’t and now we have to move on.”

    On Garcia’s contention that the ostarine in his system was due to him trying to make weight

    “Ostarine is a banned substance, it is a PED. And whatever reason he used it, we know ostarine helps with speed, it helps with recovery, and even more detrimental to an opponent is that it helps with power. And he has power so to enhance the power and to use ostarine, he definitely had an advantage.”

    On Devin’s ongoing lawsuit against Garcia

    “Make no mistake about it. It sets a precedent not just for Devin and the fighters of today, but it’ll set a precedent for fighters of tomorrow, the champions that are clean, the fighters that are clean, that there will be ramifications and consequences behind anyone that’s using PEDs in any form…there’s no place for drugs in boxing and we’re standing on that.”

    On Devin reportedly turning down a Top Rank offer to fight Teofimo Lopez

    “We know how vindictive promoters can be and how they can lie. Bob Arum was not 100% truthful in the sense of Turki Alalshikh put a fight on the table for Devin and Teofimo Lopez and Riyadh Season. I think the fight that Turki put on the table was an opportunity where there wouldn’t be any flak towards either team, it was a fair opportunity for us to come to the table. We don’t work for Bob, we’re not handcuffed to Bob — Teofimo Lopez is.

    “So to say that you put something on the table for us when you haven’t sold a PPV, you haven’t sold out an arena, and then to say that you put something on the table where you would be the A-side and we would be the B-side was an insult. And I believe that they knew it was an insult as to why he came out and he said it. But he left out the fact that they turned down a deal when Turki Alalshikh put it on the table.

    “The Turki Alalshikh (offer) came first. I was talking to and negotiating with Top Rank’s attorney, (Turki) was extremely disappointed in the fact that it didn’t work and didn’t come through…Then all of the sudden, later on, as I would believe a publicity stunt, that (Top Rank) came with this BS as if Teofimo Lopez and as if Top Rank had some rank in this.

    “I don’t mind looking at them eye level and saying ‘let’s cut the best deal’ but when you say that we’re obligated or what we need to do, and we need to take something that’s not a straight play — it didn’t make sense.”



    Bill Haney, father and manager of rising boxing star Devin Haney, recently spoke out about the lawsuit he filed against fellow boxer Ryan Garcia. In a recent interview, Haney discussed the reasons behind the legal action and his plans for Devin’s return to the ring.

    Haney filed a lawsuit against Garcia for breach of contract, claiming that Garcia had verbally agreed to a fight with Devin but later backed out. Haney expressed his disappointment in Garcia’s actions and emphasized the importance of honoring commitments in the boxing world.

    Despite the legal battle with Garcia, Haney remains focused on Devin’s career and has big plans for his son’s return to the ring. Haney revealed that they are currently working on securing a fight for Devin in the near future and are optimistic about his future in the sport.

    Fans of Devin Haney can expect to see him back in action soon, as Haney is determined to continue his son’s rise to the top of the boxing world. Stay tuned for more updates on Devin Haney’s return plans and upcoming fights.

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