The highly anticipated professional boxing bout between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney remains in a precarious state.
Scheduled for April 20th, the 12-round match between ‘KingRy’ and ‘The Dream’ is set to be the main event of a DAZN-promoted spectacle in New York City. For Garcia and Haney, this bout offers a chance to reignite a longstanding rivalry that traces back to their amateur days.
Before their professional careers, the two pugilists clashed six times, with victories evenly split at three each. However, doubts loom over whether Ryan Garcia will step into the ring against Devin Haney as planned. In recent weeks, Garcia’s behavior has become increasingly erratic, raising concerns among fans and officials alike.
In a series of eyebrow-raising statements, Garcia has claimed to possess evidence of extraterrestrial life, professed knowledge about the assassination of Tupac Shakur, and alleged involvement in secretive gatherings like Bohemian Grove.
Speculation, including suggestions from UFC champion Sean O’Malley, has surfaced linking Garcia’s behavior to substance abuse. Nevertheless, the New York State Commission has hinted at a potential mental health angle.
Ryan Garcia notably took a break from boxing in 2021 due to mental health challenges, prompting New York authorities to prioritize his well-being ahead of the impending match with Devin Haney. In a candid revelation on Instagram Live, Garcia disclosed that the commission had requested a mental evaluation, prompting his intention to challenge the decision in court.
Expressing his grievances, Garcia asserted his constitutional right to free speech and condemned the commission’s actions as an infringement on his liberties.
Threatening legal action, he accused the commission of defamation and highlighted what he perceived as preferential treatment toward other fighters, such as Mike Tyson. Garcia’s resolve to contest the commission’s decision underscores the uncertainty surrounding the much-anticipated showdown with Haney.
