by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
June 24, 2024
Haney said that as a result of battle with Garcia, his fame has suffered and he needed to take much less cash for his subsequent battle.
Though the battle is over, the saga continues between boxing opponents Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. The newest information is that Haney is pursuing authorized motion in opposition to his final opponent.
In line with SB Nation, after information that Garcia accepted a one-year suspension after two optimistic drug assessments revealed he examined optimistic for a performance-enhancing substance, Ostarine, Haney threatened to sue the boxer as a result of he ended up shedding cash after the defeat regardless of the next “no contest” choice.
Haney skilled his first defeat by the hands of Garcia, who got here into the battle over the load restrict required for the boxing match. Garcia dropped Haney thrice throughout their battle on April 20 and gained the competition by a majority choice (112-112, 114-110, and 115-109). Garcia weighed 143.2 for the 140-pound match, in line with Yahoo! Sports activities.
After the suspension, Garcia forfeited his $1.1 million purse and paid a further $10,000 tremendous.
On account of Garcia’s missteps, Haney said that the general public witnessed him shedding the battle. Though that defeat is now off his report, his fame has suffered due to it. He claimed he needed to take much less cash for his subsequent battle as a result of final bout.
Devin Haney says he plans to take additional authorized motion in opposition to Ryan Garcia 😬
“It has affected me. Not solely financially, however mentally. Every part.”
(by way of Title Sports activities Community) pic.twitter.com/HVDpGZrIQ5
— Completely satisfied Punch (@HappyPunch) June 21, 2024
Haney mentioned the potential litigation with Title Sports activities Community.
“[The bout] undoubtedly had a significant influence,” Haney mentioned. “I haven’t made one million and a half since my starting days of signing with Matchroom. So it affected me. My legal professionals and my staff will do what they gotta do to show that in court docket in opposition to Ryan Garcia, and we’ll take authorized motion as a result of it has affected me. Not solely financially however mentally and all the things.”
Haney’s report was 31-0, whereas Garcia posted a report of 24-1. After the newest choice, Haney is again to being listed as an undefeated fighter.
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