Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), expressed his concern about Ryan García following his erratic behavior on social media in recent weeks and he believes that he will fight Devin Haney on April 20 for the organization’s 140-pound belt.
In an interview with talkSPORT.com, Sulaimán indicated that he has been in contact with García and assured who will be in a position to face Haneyalthough they are closely monitoring the situation with the New York Commission where the fight will take place.
“With Ryan García’s publications, of course, A lot of concern has been raised on a wide range of issues, but I have spoken to him, He is a very nice boy. He has a full training camp and I think he will be fit to fight, but we are addressing the situation, without a doubt. “We are in direct talks with the New York Commission, where the fight will take place,” said the boss.
The fight between Ryan García and Devin Haney is hanging by a thread due to the recent controversies of the Californian fighter and many believe that he will not enter the ring, but King Ry promised on social networks that he will fully concentrate in the gym in these last five weeks because he takes the duel with the American champion seriously.
In fact, his promoter Óscar de la Hoya confirmed that García was training with Derrick James and that he will not abandon the confrontation. It should be noted that after the press conference in New York, the Californian’s behavior has been erratic. King Ry He admitted that he was high on a live stream and that he smoked marijuana and drank like anyone else, which generated a great stir on their social networks.
At first it was thought to be a publicity tactic to promote the fight with Devin Haneybut his fans, sports experts and ex-wife Drea Celin have shown concern for the Californian’s mental health, although he himself assures that he is well and prepared for the most important duel of his career.
Ryan Garcia, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport against Gervonta Davis in 2023 and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
Keep reading:
· Óscar de la Hoya assures that Ryan García is training and will face Devin Haney on April 20
· Devin Haney’s father on Ryan García’s behavior: “He should be in a mental hospital”
· Ryan García promises to focus on the fight with Devin Haney and will only talk about boxing on social networks