June 24th 2024.
The battle may be over, but the war between boxing rivals Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia rages on. Recent reports reveal that Haney is taking legal action against Garcia, his last opponent in the ring.
According to SB Nation, Garcia was slapped with a one-year suspension after two drug tests came back positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance. This news prompted Haney to threaten legal action against Garcia, as he believes he lost money after their fight due to the subsequent "no contest" decision.
In their April 20 match, Garcia, who weighed in at 143.2 pounds, defeated Haney by a majority decision. However, Garcia was over the weight limit required for the 140-pound boxing match, which Haney claims gave his opponent an unfair advantage. As a result, Haney suffered his first defeat and had to take a pay cut for his next fight.
Garcia's suspension also resulted in him forfeiting his $1.1 million purse and paying a $10,000 fine. Haney believes that due to Garcia's actions, his reputation has taken a hit and he has lost out on potential earnings. Despite the "no contest" ruling, Haney feels like the public saw him as the loser of the fight.
In an interview with Title Sports Network, Haney expressed his frustrations and plans to take further legal action against Garcia. "It definitely had a major impact. I haven't made a million and a half since my early days of signing with Matchroom. So it affected me. My lawyers and my team will do what they have to do to prove this in court against Ryan Garcia," he stated. "It has affected me not just financially, but mentally and in every aspect."
Before the Garcia fight, Haney boasted an undefeated record of 31-0, while Garcia held a record of 24-1. However, after the suspension and "no contest" decision, Haney's record is once again untarnished. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold and what impact they will have on the future of these two boxers.
In other boxing news, the highly anticipated match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been rescheduled after Tyson's medical emergency. Fans eagerly await this clash of the titans, as both men have established themselves as formidable fighters in the ring. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event.
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