Devin Haney, champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), announced that he will sue Ryan García because of how the fight they both had in April affected their reputation and value in the market. and that was declared No Contest after King Ry’s positive doping test.
In an interview with Title Sports Network, Haney expressed that the confrontation with García It had a negative impact on your image. and this could be seen in the low offer he received in the auction for the defense of his title against Sandor Martín.
“(The fight) definitely had a big impact. I haven’t won a million and a half since my first days signing up for Matchroom. Then it affected me. My lawyers and my team will do what they have to do to prove it in court against Ryan Garcia, and We will take legal action because it has affected me not only financially but mentally and in everything,” he said.
Even though Devin Haney had his undefeated record restored, the champion wants Ryan Garcia pay for the negative consequences caused by facing it. In the fight between the two, the Californian knocked down The Dream three times, who came out with a swollen face, and defeated him by majority decision.
After testing positive for Ostarine in two tests and showing that it was caused by two contaminated supplements, King Ry was suspended for one year from boxing by the New York State Athletic Commission. Garcia also lost $1.1 million in earnings from the duel, which will go to Golden Boy, and will have to pay a $10,000 fine.
Ryan García responds to Devin Haney’s lawsuit
Upon learning of the legal actions that Devin Haney will take, Ryan García – who announced his retirement from the sport – He responded immediately with a post on his social networks mocking the 140-pound champion. of the WBC and his father.
“I’m being sued for hurting ‘Devil’ Haney’s feelings.. “Smoothest man this madman ever created, I didn’t know Bill Haney’s sperm was like that,” he wrote.
The Dream upon seeing the Californian’s reaction on social networks He told him that they could reach an out-of-court agreement. to avoid going through the entire court process and asked him what he could offer him in exchange.
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 in boxing eight years ago and shocked the world by defeating Devin Haney in his last fight, but the positive result for PED caused the majority decision to be changed to no result. The Mexican-American leaves a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout), one setback and one no contest in his professional career.
Keep reading:
· Ryan García suspended for one year after doping with ostarine
· Ryan García announces his official retirement from boxing: “They are hitting me with everything”
· Ryan García reappears with a video on social networks after being arrested and hospitalized