Devin Haney spoke on his social networks about his loss to Ryan García and He asked for a fair rematch, but Óscar de la Hoya denied him a second chance and wished the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight champion good luck.
In a publication on his official Instagram account, Haney recognized García’s victory, although he assured that weight played a primary role in the result and that is why he wants to face the Californian again on equal terms.
“I fell short but this boxing, and if anyone knows me they know that I am a true competitor, and I always wanted to test my skills against the best fighters in the world. Ryan, despite the circumstances, came out victorious that night and that’s okay. I feel like weight played a role in it, but only Allah knows. I would love to do it again and give the fans a fair fight within an agreed weight,” he wrote.
“That being said… I am currently enjoying time with my family and friends, as well as doing my Ramadan days. Thank you to all my followers and everyone who has participated in making this event happen. After I finish doing my Ramadan days I will tell you what is next! (…) Thank you Óscar (De la Hoya) and Golden Boy… Eddie Hearn and all of Matchroom. DAZN… Mauricio (Sualimán) and the WBC… great night of boxing,” he concluded.
In response to Devin Haney’s publication, Óscar de la Hoya was very clear and stated that a second fight between the boxers will not happen. “Good luck with Eddie (Hearn), but there will be no rematch. “Good luck in your career and good luck with Eddie, a European promoter trying to make it in the United States,” he commented.
Even though Haney was the betting house favorite, García He gave the surprise by knocking down The Dream three times during the fight and taking the biggest victory of his career. on the cards by majority decision of the judges (112-112, 114-110 and 115-109).
Since King Ry arrived three pounds heavier and had to pay $1.5 million dollars after a bet he made with his rival, the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight belt was not at stake, but The American still remains the champion even though he was defeated and asked for revenge.
Since the fight between Devin Haney and Ryan García was announced, everything was very controversial. The Californian He had erratic behavior in press conferences and on social networks where he admitted that he smoked marijuana and drank alcohol. Everyone thought that King Ry’s mental health was bad, but apparently it was all trolling and The Dream fell into his rival’s game.
Devin Haney, 24, became the 140-pound champion by defeating Regis Prograis last December and lost his undefeated record to King Ry in his second appearance in the division. The American He has a record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout, and one defeat.
For his part, Ryan García, 24, He debuted successfully in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte and now he shocked the world by defeating the WBC champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 25 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
Keep reading:
· Ryan García opens up about his behavior before beating Haney: “I’m going through a lot of things”
· Óscar de la Hoya says that Ryan García showed that he is the face of boxing: “He surprised the world”
· Ryan García defeats Devin Haney after knocking him down three times in the surprise of the year