“Ryan Garcia Withdraws from Anticipated Showdown Against Devin Haney, Shifts Focus to Rolando Romero

“Former WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia has withdrawn from a potential fight against WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney. Despite teasing a matchup throughout December, ‘KingRy’ announced he is no longer pursuing the fight with Haney and is now seeking a bout against Rolando Romero

Devin Haney Expresses Frustration as Ryan Garcia Cancels Anticipated Fight

Eddie Hearn Initially Thought Ryan Garcia Wanted to Build Legacy with Haney Fight, but It Turns Out to Be the Opposite. Hearn Acknowledges Garcia’s Decision, but Fans Express Disappointment Over Missing Mega Fight. Notably, Garcia’s Recent Hangout with Mayweather Raises Speculation of Influence on the Sudden Change. Hearn Draws Parallels to Mayweather’s History of Avoiding Riskier Fights, Echoing Garcia’s Choice of Rolly Romero. Both Hearn and Haney Share Frustration with the Unexpected Turn of Events.”

Ryan Garcia, initially advocating for a Devin Haney fight, surprises by expressing interest in Ronaldo Romero. This unexpected change follows initial promotion of a bout with Haney, leading to disappointment from Haney’s promoter, Eddie Hearn. Hearn hints at Floyd Mayweather’s influence on Garcia’s decision after their recent hangout, adding a layer of speculation to the sudden shift in fight selection.

In a interview with Matchroom Hearn Says:

“I mistakenly believed Ryan Garcia was a legacy guy. He was a guy that wanted to fight the top guys for the championship. But I can’t blame him for what he’s doing, he’s taking the easy route to a championship. He’s been hanging around with Floyd Mayweather, maybe it was words of advice. I don’t think it’s a terrible decision but I think the fans are disappointed because Haney against Garcia is a tremendous fight. But I’m sure Ryan Garcia looked at Devin Haney and went, ‘That is a really tought fight and I can beat Rolly Romero so I’m gonna fight him and get my belt.“