By: Sean Crose
Devin Haney took to Instagram Wednesday to declare he needs one other combat with Ryan Garcia – slightly below totally different circumstances than those he discovered himself in final Saturday evening at Brooklyn’s Barclays Middle. For, though he had been closely favored strolling in, Haney ended up being soundly crushed by the brash Garcia of their 12 spherical combat. “First off,” Haney acknowledged, “I wanna say.. Alhamdulillah Allah is the right planner and I belief his plan it doesn’t matter what. I got here up quick however this boxing, and if anybody is aware of me they know that I’m a real competitor, and at all times wished to check my expertise towards one of the best fighters on the planet.”
The WBC junior welterweight champion then went on to provide his ring conqueror credit score. “Ryan, regardless of the circumstances was victorious that evening and that’s positive,” stated Haney. “I do really feel like weight performed a task in it however solely Allah is aware of. I might like to run it again and provides the followers a FAIR combat inside an agreed weight.” Right here Haney was referring to the truth that Garcia weighed in over three kilos over the junior welterweight restrict final weekend. That’s why Haney was in a position to hold his title regardless of being dropped 3 times on the street to being bested by California’s Garcia.
“With that being stated,” Haney added, “I’m at present having fun with time with my household & associates in addition to making up my days of Ramadan. Thanks to all my supporters & everybody concerned in making this occasion occur. After I end making up my days of Ramadan I’ll let you know guys what’s subsequent!” After thanking those that have “reached out” to him, Haney went on to graciously thank those that made the combat final weekend potential – together with Garcia promoter Oscar De La Hoya.
“Thanks Oscar & Golden Boy,” he stated, “Eddie Hearn & all of Matchroom.. DAZN.. Mauricio & the WBC.. & all of DHP nice evening of boxing Alhamdulillah.” For his personal half, De La Hoya was not within the temper to play good. “Good luck with Eddie (promoter Eddie Hearn) De La Hoya stated, earlier than including that “there is not going to be a rematch.” De La Hoya smugly concluded by telling Haney: “Good luck in your profession and good luck with Eddie a European promoter making an attempt to make it within the US.”
Garcia’s weird habits main as much as final weekend’s combat, coupled with the truth that he didn’t appear to even significantly try to make weight, led many – maybe most – to really feel it could be Haney’s combat on Saturday evening. It didn’t work out that approach in any respect, as Garcia was in a position to land his potent punches repeatedly.
