Ryan Garcia, now retired, received a one-year ban from the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) today for his positive tests for a banned substance.
Devin Haney’s Undefeated Record Restored
As part of the settlement, the NYSAC has restored Devin Haney’s unbeaten record to 31-0 from his loss to Ryan on April 20th in Brooklyn, New York. The fight has been ruled a no contest.
Fans on social media are slamming Haney over his unbeaten record being restored, as they see it as weak and feel that he should own his loss and reject the New York Commission artificially restoring his record to its previous unbeaten state before Ryan beat him.
Interestingly, Haney now says he’s taking a year off from boxing, and when he does return, he won’t fight any particular weight class. He’ll fight at any weight he chooses.
“I’ll be back in one year. I had all the belts already. From now on, I’m fighting at whatever weight I choose. [I’m] no longer fighting in weight classes,” said Haney.
Haney Criticizes Golden Boy’s Financial Gain
Devin was critical of Golden Boy Promotions, the promoters for Ryan Garcia, getting back the $1.1M guaranteed contract purse for their fight on April 20th. Haney feels that Golden Boy shouldn’t benefit from this, as they weren’t the ones inside the ring.
Devin wants the $1.1 million to be split between him, the New York Commission, and VADA.
“I don’t understand how Golden Boy is getting any money as if they took any punches,” said Haney. “They haven’t even spoken out about this PED situation. Oscar De La Hoya ain’t even paid me all my money, and they’re about to give him another $1.1million. Me, VADA, and the commission should all be splitting that money.”
Ryan hasn’t said anything about wanting to give Haney a rematch when he returns to the ring after his one-year suspension. If Haney is serious about sitting for a year, his value will diminish more than it already has, and he won’t be worth much for Ryan to fight.
Ryan would be better off choosing one of the popular active fighters because fighting Haney would remind fans too much of the positive PED tests, the suspension, and the trouble that it’s caused.
Garcia’s Team Statement
“The fans will always remember his performance against Devin Haney as a masterclass, and that will never be erased.”
I really hope boxing good without me
I fought everyone and was willing to
They have turned there back on me
I’m innocent
I stand by that I don’t care what everyone says
Gun yo my head I say I didn’t take PED’s
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 20, 2024