“Devin Haney by no means wished it. He don’t need the rematch in any respect. I’m going to return in August. I can’t wait. I solely need Conor,” stated Ryan Garcia to Combat Hub TV.
De La Hoya gave a distinct reply when chatting with Combat Hype, pushing for Haney as an alternative.
“The one which pursuits me probably the most is the rematch with Devin Haney. That may be a blockbuster occasion. I might like to make that struggle occur in Las Vegas on the Allegiant Stadium. That’s how large it may be.
I imagine that struggle is the perfect struggle to make proper now.”
Ryan and Haney fought in April 2024, with Garcia initially successful on factors earlier than the outcome was modified to a no-contest after constructive assessments for Ostarine. That historical past nonetheless provides the rematch worth, particularly now that Garcia owns a title at welterweight.
Benn, although, will be the simpler highway to the ring. He has momentum, public curiosity, and a contemporary U.S. push after becoming a member of Zuffa Boxing. Garcia saying Benn’s identify whereas his promoter sells Haney normally means negotiations are nonetheless transferring behind closed doorways.
Oscar undoubtedly has causes to be hesitant, and it’s seemingly a mixture of tactical concern and promotional ego. Whereas Ryan seems at Conor Benn and sees “meals” due to Benn’s shaky efficiency towards Prograis earlier this month, Oscar seems at Benn and sees a real menace with nothing to lose.
