The Garcias have once more picked up a win over the Haneys in one other controversial fight.
In April 2024, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney clashed in WBC super lightweight title fight as ‘King Ryan’ looked to win his first world title.
Garcia went on to attain a shock unanimous decision win after dominating the champion for 12 rounds, knocking him down 3 times.
Despite that, the win was overturned to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for Ostarine in his pre and post-fight tests.
The Garcias have fun one other win over the Haneys
Each coming from boxing families, it isn’t just Ryan and Devin who compete in the game.
In truth, this past Saturday, Garcia’s cousin, Jacob Herrera, took on Haney’s brother, Sean Haney, in an amateur match.
After three rounds of motion, Herrera’s hand was controversially raised, with the wide majority of fans claiming it was a dodgy decision.
“My cousin just beat Devin Haney’s little brother in an amateur bout! Gave him his first L. Guess it runs within the family. TAKE THAT L,” Garcia reacted on X.
“Sean Haney just got beat by Jacob Herrera my cousin! Happy with you Jacob option to go. Keep going! Train hard and anything is feasible cousin.
“Garcias don’t lose to the Haneys. Devin Haney, I bet you didn’t know that was my cousin did you. Big W, haha!”
Garcia calls for rematch against Haney following family fight
Having had his first world title win overturned, ‘King Ryan’ bounced back with one other world title win just just a few weeks ago, beating Mario Barrios to grow to be the WBC welterweight champion.
Following that, the 27-year-old was linked to a fight against Conor Benn, nonetheless, ‘The Destroyer’s’ Zuffa Boxing fight was announced to happen against Regis Prograis.
And with that, Garcia has now turned his attention to a rematch against Haney, hoping to settle the rating following their first clash.
“Haney, if it’s time to finish you, it’s time. You will likely be erased, I heard you speaking my name. If that is what you would like! Let’s start the discussions. Mark my words, you’ll never fight again after this, so let that sink in and accept it before you say yes,” Garcia said.
“Fans in case you really need this Haney fight next, demand it. With the whole lot I’ll do it next but I want the intensity.”
“Let’s start our VADA testing so we are able to make the most important fight in boxing,” Haney responded.