While many boxing fans would love to see hated rivals Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney take part in a rematch, the former's promoter clearly has no interest.
A year after a devastating knockout loss to Gervonta Davis, Garcia had a career-changing moment when he scored an upset victory over Haney. Or so we thought. Shortly after his thrilling decision win in April 2024, it was revealed that "King Rae" had tested positive for performance enhancers. This win was soon changed to a no-contest and erased from his resume.
After serving a lengthy suspension, Garcia returned to action in May 2025 and was on the wrong end of a disappointing setback against Rolando Romero. The loss ended any interest in a rematch with the welterweight champion. However, Garcia's career took another sharp turn last month when he scored a decisive victory over Mario Barrios.
His stellar performance generated new interest in a possible rematch with Haney for his WBO title. However, one person who couldn't care less about the two running it back is Garcia's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
During the "Fact or Hat" segment inside boxing De La Hoya was asked by co-host Dan Canobbio if Garcia would fight Haney again, and the boxing legend's response was "Cap."
When Cannobio asked, wide-eyed in surprise, "It's not going to happen?" The Golden Boy boss responded, "Not on my watch. He destroyed it."
In their 2024 scrap, Garcia floored Haney three times. Once in the seventh round, again in the 10th round and then last time in the 11th round. De La Hoya's response will surprise many boxing fans. Especially because a winnable fight with an elite fighter is off the table for Ryan Garcia in 2026.
