Ryan Garcia refuses immediate rematch against Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia has stated he has no intention of rushing into a rematch with Devin Haney. He wants Haney and his team to deal with the reality of their previous encounter.

The tension stems from their April 2024 fight, where Garcia scored three knockdowns and a majority decision victory. That result was later overturned to a no-contest after Garcia tested positive for ostarine. Since that decision, Devin Haney and Bill Haney have frequently cited the failed drug test to argue that the result was not a legitimate defeat.

Garcia is currently focused on a September 12 bout against Conor Benn in Las Vegas. He also identified Teofimo Lopez, Rolando Romero, and Shakur Stevenson as preferred opponents for his next steps. He noted that he is not concerned about Haney at this time and will only consider a rematch if it happens naturally.

Garcia believes he holds the leverage in future negotiations. He described himself as a lottery fight for those looking to build their status. He stated that opponents must come to him if they want to fight him.

While a rematch remains a possibility, Garcia is prioritizing other options. He currently holds the WBC welterweight title and intends to pursue several high-profile matchups rather than providing Haney an immediate opportunity to settle the score.