Haney Vs. Garcia Rematch Update

Oscar De La Hoya wants Ryan Garcia to ditch any tune-up fight and go right into a rematch against Devin Haney next.

De La Hoya’s push follows Garcia’s career-defining performance on February 21, where he dominated Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to capture the WBC Welterweight Title, which was the first world title he has ever won. De La Hoya’s insistence on the rematch is rooted in Garcia’s tactical evolution. Against Barrios, Garcia showed off his power, dropping Barrios with an overhand right just 30 seconds into the first round, and a varied arsenal to secure a lopsided unanimous decision (119-108, 120-107, 118-109).

The actual matchup depends on Devin Haney’s immediate plans. Haney is reportedly working on a deal to face Rolando Romero in a unification fight, however negotiations are still on-going. Devin’s father and trainer, Bill Haney, responded to the rematch saying after his son takes care of Romero, he will face Garcia.

“I actually like the rematch with Devin Haney. There’s a lot of talk, a lot of chatter right now. Devin Haney does deserve the rematch just because he’s been talking a lot, and his past performance was a really good performance. What Ryan did in his last fight against Mario Barrios, a world champion, he’s back better than ever, mentally and physically. I’d love to see that rematch, Haney vs. Ryan Garcia. Ryan Garcia against Devin Haney makes all the sense in the world. Do not take a tune-up. Let’s make this fight happen,” De La Hoya said 

“I’m looking forward to May 30 here in Las Vegas, Devin beating up Rolly Romero. Then we can get the rematch with the Garcias in September,” Bill Haney stated