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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia: What happened in the first fight? Will there be a rematch?
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Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney contested one of the biggest domestic bouts in America last year, a fight embroiled in drama and intrigue still over a year later.
The former downed the latte multiple times on the way to a marquee win, only for a drugs ban to see the result scotched to a no-contest encounter instead.
After a year out of the ring, Garcia had hoped a victory for both men against Rolly Romero and Jose Ramirez in Times Square this month could set up a rematch.
But a shock loss now means they are facing an uncertain future in regards to their rivalry within the ring itself and here, DAZN News recaps what has transpired so far.
What happened in the first Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia fight?
After numerous encounters as amateurs, a date was set for the first professional meeting between Devin Haney, who was the WBC super lightweight champion, and Ryan Garcia.
The date would be April 20, 2024, with Brooklyn's Barclays Center the venue.
The fight week certainly kept everyone in boxing on their toes.
At the final press conference, Garcia agreed a bet with Haney where for every pound he was over the 140lb super lightweight limit, he would pay 'The Dream' $500,000.
While there were concerns about Garcia's antics, surely he would still make weight in order to challenge for Haney's WBC title.
However, Garcia weighed-in the day before the fight 143.2lbs meaning he was not eligible to challenge for the title and forfeit up to $600,000 of his purse. The fight still went ahead and Garcia was all over Haney, with his left hook troubling the former undisputed lightweight champion from the opening round.
Despite Garcia's punching threat, Haney was boxing the better fight, but in round seven, 'King Ry' flipped the script and knocked down Haney with a left-right combination.
Similar knockdowns followed in rounds 10 and 11 with Garcia's left hook proving to be Haney's kryptonite.
After 12 thrilling rounds, Garcia was declared the winner by majority decision with scores of 114-110 and 115-109, whilst the other judge scored the bout 112-112.
Will there be a Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch?
The result of the first Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia fight has since been ruled a no contest after Garcia tested positive for the performance enhancing drug Ostarine.
This finding has not dampened any excitement for a rematch between the two after an unforgettable first encounter - but it appears a harder sell after their latest bouts.
While Haney defeated Jose Ramirez, Garcia was stunned by Rolly Romero and now faces an uncertain future in regards to his shot at his old rival.
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