Ryan Garcia shocked the boxing world in April 2024 by knocking out Devin Haney after a seven-round beating, but after the fight it was announced that he tested positive for doping.
The substance for which he violated the prohibited substance policy was ostarine and this resulted in a one-year ban, which will be completed on April 20.
Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney trilogy in the works
But returning to the fight, King Ryan could restore his image immediately, as it is reported that they are preparing the rematch against Haney (31-0), who after Garcia’s suspension regained his undefeated status when the result was annulled.
The fight between the two would be in October in Saudi Arabia, so King Ry could have a fight before to return to the ring.
But they are even talking about a third fight, this in anticipation that Devin Haney would win the rematch, although the fights are promoted by Sheikh Turki Alalshkikh, so the trilogy could be guaranteed and would be completed in February 2026.
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Ryan Garcia would return to boxing in May
Ryan Garcia (24-1) is scheduled to return to fight in May in a card that would be headlined by Haney himself, probably against Jose Ramirez (29-2), who was the WBC and WBO super lightweight champion.
King Ryan’s opponent has not been confirmed, but it is rumored that he could face Teofimo Lopez (21-1), WBO super lightweight champion.